Is it ok to tell my line manager (who isn’t very much in my corner anyways so not “friends”lol ) that I’m pregnant via message on teams? I’m avoiding a fake animated reaction on a video call. I also want to let her know it’s high risk - so I’ll have loads of appointments

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I think it warrants a call, unfortunately you have to do the courtesy. I hated telling anyone at the firm I was expecting. I just felt like I was telling everyone I successfully did the deed. Lol.

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No. Have a conversation and let her know what you need.

No schedule a meeting to talk to your manager

An associate I supervise told me his wife was pregnant via text — I appreciated the opportunity to process for a second before responding. You could probably also do it on a regular phone call if that would mitigate some of the awkwardness of a video call

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