Thoughts on lateraling while pregnant? It’s early, but I received a pretty good offer for a great group. Concerned about starting taking mat leave and then starting up again.

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I just lateraled and I’m 6 months pregnant. They shouldn’t make it difficult for you. Take your maternity leave and then go back to work!

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I told them after the offer. I had 3 offers and all three of them accommodated a full paid mat leave. One just added a clawback period for my end of year bonus for 2026 (i had to stay with the firm until end of 2027, which i found fair).

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I get the concern but especially if you’re early on they should understand. Don’t keep yourself from what sounds like a good opportunity!

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Coming back here to let let you know I ultimately turned down the offer. I actually never had to disclose as the group as I found out that the group comes in more than the required minimum amount of in office days per week and it was expected that I would do the same. They really weren’t willing to negotiate any of their policies around flexible working and they consider 6pm as leaving the office early so a no go for me! My advice is to always meet associates from the group in person if you. I got so much information that I don’t think I would’ve received over a zoom or a phone call. People are surprisingly candid in person!!

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Thank you for this update!!! I was literally just searching FB to see if you ever updated lol. Those in-office policies are gross! Good call.

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Can you please give us an update if you accept the offer??

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Ah good luck!

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I told them after the offer and the firms were willing to accommodate the request

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People who would be upset would have been upset even if you got pregnant immediately after your first day. If they have a need, they will most likely still have a need after you return from leave, and since you have the offer they figure its better to have you now than have somebody else or nobody for the foreseeable future.

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