I'm considering switching jobs but I'm 12 weeks pregnant. My current agency is a mess, we've lost a lot of key people on my client in the last 3 months and it's a total shit show. Anyone have any experience taking a new position while pregnant? I already lined up one interview but don't know how to ask about leave benefits without giving it away. I know it's illegal to deny someone a position because they're pregnant but I've definitely seen it done at my previous in house job.

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I switched agencies when I was 5 months pregnant. Your resume and interview will speak for itself, and you’ll have plenty of time to onboard someone prior to mat leave. Personally, I would research and compare maternity leave policies and try to make a move that is beneficial in that area - be upfront about being pregnant with HR, and ask them for the leave policy stating it will be a consideration factor for you. I definitely received an extra month and a half at the new agency than I would have at my old one.

Remember, they need you more than you need them. You have a job still. They have an opening. Good luck!

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Thank you so much for this. I've started applying, good point on bringing up the leave with HR, it is a huge factor for me right now.

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Similar boat don’t feel comfortable “giving it away” in early interviews. I ask HR to send me a full list of benefits (medical, transportation, 401k, etc) so hopefully the parental leave details are in there too.

It’s been my experience that it’s not volunteered unless you ask for it. However you’re comfortable doing so, but you may have to.

At a new place many don’t guarantee additional leave on top of what you get from the state. I would be very straightforward with expectations

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