I’m about to be offered a freelance contract that sounds like it could be fairly long term. It would start as a couple months to start and then revisit contract. I’m due with my second in May. I don’t feel the need to share that now since it’s remote and I’m only 15 weeks, but I also worry about them investing time in me and wanting me to sign a longer term contract only for me to be like I can’t work past May 1. Thoughts?

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I say take the job. Pregnancy is a fact of life, not a liability. Anyone at any time could walk away from a job for a whole host of reasons. You are providing a skill they need, they will pay you. You’re good. May is a long time away.

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If the end date is prior to your due date, I would absolutely not mention it.

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Take it! We spend too much time worrying about what other people will think. I’m guilty of it too and I continually have to remind myself to stop. A man wouldn’t think twice about it.
Also, if you prove yourself between now and then, and develop a good relationship there, they’ll likely want you back after mat leave. I’ve had two kids and maternity leave always seems like it’ll be so long but it’s over in a flash and when you’re back in the mix, things will probably be pretty close to where you left them!

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Good advice. There’s no guarantee they will extend anyway.

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If they are only starting the contract at a couple months they are protecting their butts to let you go earlier than they are promising. You owe them nothing! Just give them notice a few weeks before the end of the contract so they can be prepared to backfill and you shouldn’t burn bridges

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