My project ends at the end of May and I'm planning on going on maternity leave in mid August. As a result, I may have to sit on the bench for 2.5 months given that it's been difficult finding another short term opportunity with those exact dates. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to navigate this? I asked my manager but he said he's never had that scenario before and wasn't able to provide much help.

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Just look for a project like normal and inform your supervisor that you will be on leave in a couple months. Projects are normally phased and can accommodate staffing changes. People leave with 2 weeks notice all the time.

I joined a 12 week project and left during week 8 for a scheduled c-section and everything was fine.

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What if you Work only on proposals? Let a few partners know you can help w proposal writing. It will give you visibility into working styles of Ps. If you end up on the bench enjoy!

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We have a staffing person that reminds me every few days that I need to find a new billable project.

My manager also said that it helps me for future promotions/performance reviews to stay billable as much as possible during this awkward 2.5 month gap.

Should I disclose that I will be on leave when interviewing for a new role or should I only disclose that information after I get the opportunity? I'd like to be upfront but sometimes I feel that I'm automatically not considered due to the fact that I'll have to be on leave after 2.5 months of joining a project

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I interviewed and then disclosed. If they’re not going to penalize you for going on leave soon, then that’s probably not a project you want to be on. Doctors appts become more frequent the last couple months so someone understanding will help.

Internal role for a few weeks?

Yes, for an internal project opportunity

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