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How to explain termination?

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LostThatDay · 01/11/2019 22:00

Looking for some advice so please be gentle.. I have NCd.

I started a part time job the end of summer with a 12 week probation period. A few weeks ago I discovered I was pregnant then the horrendous sickness started.

I had to call work sick and as I'm in my probation period, I told my manager that I was pregnant and has morning sickness so that this wouldn't count as a normal sickness. Manager was so lovely and very excited for me. I didn't admit the truth that it was an unwanted pregnancy.

I've had a termination this week and will be returning to work on Monday. How do I explain that I'm not pregnant anymore. Do I just say that I'm no longer pregnant and don't want to discuss it? I know I'll be severely judged and I might find myself without a job at the end of my probation period.

What a mess!

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HowlinProwlin · 02/11/2019 11:39

I said 'I'm not pregnant any more' or 'the pregnancy ended' and no one ever questioned that at all. I had had a miscarriage but I felt saying that would trigger more drama which I really didn't want.

PicsInRed · 02/11/2019 11:46

"I've lost the baby and don't feel able to discuss it".

Better phrasing towards a manager than "don't want to" discuss it.

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