Let go today. Thanks Deloitte. 21+ weeks pregnant but due date is 10/20, as I’m high risk and a single mom. What do I do now? It’s all a stressful blur.... here’s to “inclusion!!!” At least I won’t have to hear those scripted sound bites anymore....

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So sorry to hear this OP. Sending hugs and quick hire vibes ❤️ (and healthy baby vibes, of course!)

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Sorry to hear! Can’t imagine what you’re going through. Best of luck with your job search, and most importantly, congratulations of your baby!

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My coach and leadership knew about my pregnancy BEFORE COVID! Said and did nothing.

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Hey OP, I am sorry sorry to hear that. Please take care of yourself and do message me in case of any help I can be. Wishing you good luck.

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What's your focus? We're at near record revenue and still making strategic hires. Feel free to DM.

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Did they indicate that was the reason, OP?

And if the reasoning for you being let go wasn’t due to performance (as they’ve said this is really an expansion of the usual year end layoffs)... are they implying it’s because you’re pregnant? Raise hell, OP!!

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Were you on the bench for a while?

Dang, that is cutthroat! Sorry.

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Starting feel like I need to contact Gloria Allred...

Can the baby’s daddy help out and get you on his insurance?

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