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To apply for a job when I am 10 weeks pregnant?

Position is in the public service. It would be an interesting move in terms of my career.

If I wasn't pregnant I would think twice about applying.

The hours are much better suited to having a family. In my current position when I go back I'll have to do some serious negotiating on hours (not hopeful) or only be part time (£ would be an issue). It would be doable to go back full in the new position.

I'm aware I'll loose my maternity benefits and end up on SMP.

I just would feel a bit shit about buggering off after a few months if I were to get it.

WIBU to apply?

Apply but be honest. Good luck

When? At the interview if I get one?

Or before an interview?

I know they can't not offer me the job because I'm pregnant, but it seems risky.

I would apply and not say a word about it...Reason being is while its unlawful to not offer you the job due to pregnancy, you will never be able to prove you weren't hired due to pregnancy..Keep it to yourself

I'd consider being honest because while they can't discriminate against you for being pregnant it will create bad feeling if you only reveal something like this once you start the job. Depends if you feel you could brazen it out or not.

Once you accept the job. Tell them.

I’m always curious at this as see it come up a lot on here that the pregnant mum should keep quiet till she gets the job. Is that not deceitful? Does it not create bad atmosphere at work with managers etc?
Also what about the businesses who train someone and then a few months later loose that person and have to retrain a cover person? Then 9 times out of 10 the new mother wants different hours when they return? Just seems such a lot of work for the company.

This is no way a dig op I’m just always curious at these situations I wish you good luck for the future.

@RosePetalss

I completely agree and that was my initial thinking.

But.

I'd put money on not getting it if they knew, and that doesn't strike me as fair either.

I'm really in two minds about applying.

My work has just employed a women 6 weeks before she starts mat leave. She has come from within the same organisation and will have almost a year of mar/annual leave, so it is entirely possible. Congratulations on your pregnancy