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This happened to me last year. I started a job 4 months before I was due with twins. I was still small enough not to be noticeable during interviews. I was debating and was so nervous on how to bring this to their attention. Like you I didn’t want to be disrespectful by withholding info but I really needed a job. I was given a written offer and I negotiated a price. On my first day I went to HR and disclosed my pregnancy, thankfully they were so sweet. They didn’t have to grant me maternity leave but they did anyway. I worked my butt off and tried to get as many projects done before I left. I was gone for 10 weeks and came back with a fresh mind. Obviously the company I worked for was very supportive which isn’t always the norm, but this could be the case for you as well. They were in contact with me the whole time asking for picturing, sent me flowers, threw me a welcome back party. Still my favorite company I ever worked for.
For this particular company the role had been vacant for a year as it required a special skill set and certification to complete tasks. I would say that was a “green flag” (in terms of my situation being heavily pregnant and needing a job asap) as they really wanted the role filled.
I wouldn’t have done anything differently. If they weren’t going to be able to offer any sort of leave I was prepared to continue my job search after the birth of the babies.
That is absolutely your call. If it interferes with work, best to at least disclose medical issues. However, remember your EMPLOYER IS NOT YOUR FRIEND and while you should have legal protections, women are fired all the time for illegitimate reasons. Congrats and be safe!
Thank you, that’s exactly the problem. Employers can run the gamut from what you describe here to what is described as a lovely experience in the first reply. You rarely know or even get a feel for it until you’re in the door. It’s tricky, for sure.