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If I get referred at IBM, get a mail for details from the HR but do not reply as I currently don't want to switch because of some reasons, can I get referred again after say 3 months?
Asking cuz the profile blocks for an year after applying/getting referred at Accenture.
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Don’t say anything to potential future employers until you have an offer in writing
In this current climate self preservation is essential if you’re not in upper management. Interview, secure the offer and then tell them. If you tell them earlier you risk being overlooked, and you have to put yourself and your child first. Especially now.
I was in a similar situation as you: I started a new job during my first trimester, didn’t tell them about my pregnancy during the interview/hiring (since I was still in first trimester), and I was nervous when/how to share the news. I told myself I’d wait as long as possible — until my NIPT results came back all clear — and that way, my company would have time to get to know me, my work ethic, and talent BEFORE making unfounded judgments based on the fact that I’m pregnant. I finally shared the news with my company at 16 weeks. I told my boss first, and he was supportive, though I could tell he had some anxiety about it. My conversation with HR went surprisingly much better — very supportive, congratulatory, and reassuring.
My tips for when you share the news:
1. Do NOT apologize. Apologizing gives your boss the impression you think you did something wrong. You’ve done nothing wrong. Be excited, and that will set the tone for how they will react.
2. Reiterate your commitment to your job, and reassure them of your intention to come back to work after your leave (although don’t make any promises.) Tell then you’ll love this baby, but you love your job, too. And you’ll work hard to keep both in your life.
3. They probably won’t, but if they do ask you “Why didn’t you tell us sooner?” You have two options. A) “I wanted to wait until I knew this pregnancy was completely viable before sharing the news.” Or B) Turn the question around on them: “Are you suggesting that knowing I was pregnant would have affected your decision to hire me?” Cutthroat, I know. But this will have them sweating that they’re treading into pregnancy discrimination lawsuit territory, and they’ll back off.
If I could have done anything differently, I just wouldn’t have told them how far along I was. Their eyes popped out of their heads when I said “16 weeks.” Instead, just tell them your due date. They won’t do the math to figure out how long you’ve been keeping this a secret.
Good luck to you!
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This is great advice. Although I wouldn’t feel as though you are “keeping it a secret” honestly it’s a medical and personal condition and you have a right to talk about it when and how you feel most comfortable. I was so anxious my entire pregnancy with my third (I was very sick the whole time, had developed asthma and was convinced something was wrong- it was very stressful) and honestly did not feel comfortable talking about it with anyone except my spouse, OB and closest friends. At work, I just wanted to do my job then go home and sleep. So when I eventually told them I stuck to the facts. I’m expecting- I’m anticipated to be out the date and plan to take full leave.
Do not tell anyone you’re expecting to keep equal footing with other applicants. Personally, I opted for contract work when I was expecting because I didn’t want to create tension with the company. I was 20 wks and did not tell them. I told them I won’t be available starting with a certain date because I booked a project. It worked out well and I was hired back as a full-time employee when baby was 4 months. Don’t give up. 😀
If it’s your first you hopefully won’t start really showing till 20 weeks. Do not say a word till you have a signed contract.
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I don’t think you’ll be seeing anyone in person anytime soon