To accept a promotion when a tiny bit pregnant?

[princessconsuelobananahammock]

That's it really. Very slightly pregnant. Had a MMC in the summer hols last year, headteacher doesn't know. Been verbally offered a more senior role from sept. Just blustered through the conversation today but I feel bad. I'll know in June if all looks ok so I guess I'll tell him then. Can he rescind the offer? Should I tell him now & then he can plan for me not being there? It's just so early :( I think he'll be really cross that I've agreed to the job whilst knowingly pregnant. Any thoughts?

Terrible response there from Goblin. Sorry OP. Hope you're ignoring it all. It's a wonder we ever made it out of the kitchen with attitudes like that.

Take the job! They will have to find maternity cover so it doesn't matter whether they look for someone at your current level or the more senior job. Don't feel guilty, what if they hire someone instead of you who stays for years and you don't get another chance at the promotion?! Congrats on the pregnancy

Blimey - this is a MN first - 100% agreement with an OP

Take the job! And congratulations!

And so say all of us!

Take it and double congrats to you

I just wanted to update as I'm sure there have been/will be lots in the same position. I verbally accepted the promotion - it was more of a chat but it's clear. I had a miscarriage over the weekend so I'm glad that i didn't say anything. I'm ok about the MC, it was very early & nothing like my last one. My point really is that I'll never quibble over something like this again & nor should anyone else. You never know what is going to happen. Thanks all for the advice & if this update convinces someone else to accept & keep quiet for a few weeks then good! I also thought it might help those who find it 'deceitful' that pregnant women keep quiet to understand why xx

Sorry to hear about your loss. You're right sometimes things don't work out and you shouldn't hesitate when opportunities come your way like this.

I have been shortlisted for a job. I'm early days pregnant too. However I've decided to withdraw and the training will be impossible and if childcare found so expensive with existing children. The pregnancy will be tough if I take it too. I was having doubts when I applied. I should have listened to instinct.

I am so sorry. It is one reason I never told work until I was 4 or 5 months pregnant - I didn['t really show early on as so sick in first 3 months I lost weight never mind gained it. We didn't even tell our parents until I was at least 4 months' pregnant in case of a miscarriage.

I'm sorry to hear that princess

so sorry to hear this x

Ah I'm sorry OP. Hopefully you are getting appropriate care.

Thanks all. Going to eat blue steak & drink tonight!

Sorry for your loss.

Hope you enjoyed your steak. Sorry about your loss and congratulations on your promotion.