What would you do- pregnant and job interview

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Hi all- will keep this brief as i can.

Ive just found out im pregnant- very early on. I’ve had 2 losses earlier this year.

About a week before I found out about the pregnancy- I applied for a job. It’s a more senior role in my current workplace. Nobody there knows yet.

Im really in two minds about attending the interview- I feel very distracted just now. If this pregnancy ends in another then I feel my head will be like mush for a while afterwards. If this pregnancy ends up ok- I feel I will still spend the entirety of it worried and distracted. At the same time- I’m worried it looks bad if I withdraw with no context. I also don’t really fancy starting a new role and only just getting to grips with it then going on maternity leave. I feel very unprepared for interview as I’ve spent the last week thinking about this pregnancy constantly.

What would you do in my situation?

YABU- go for the job
YANBU- don’t go for it

Go for it. You have nothing to lose.

I personally wouldn’t, I felt quite anxious throughout my pregnancy and so I wouldn’t have wanted to be worrying about and learning a whole new job role on top of that. Plus my baby is 8 months old now so I’m coming to the end of my maternity leave soon and I’m feeling a bit anxious about going back after so long off, I think I’d feel even more anxious if I was going back to a brand new role that I never fully got to grips with before going off.

If you definitely wouldn't want the job either way then pull out, you can have a quiet word with the recruiting manager and explain, then they shouldn't think badly of you.

I did this while pregnant with DS following two losses. I got the job and it was fine, work were supportive and accommodating where required. The job was fine after returning from maternal leave too. I'm glad I applied then rather than waiting until I had a young child, even contemplating doing so then would have been too much.
I'd say go for it, or you'll always be wondering 'what if'.

Go for the job. Your pregnancy might not be viable, though I dearly hope it goes well. Once you have the job, you can tell them you're pregnant and they can't withdraw the offer as itis discrimination.

Speak to Pregnant, Then Screwed for support.

thanks everyone-I went for it and I’m waiting to hear back.

No chance would i do it as it is not fair on anyone else and this dog eat dog look out for yourself i am pregnant so i can do what i like thing people have does not make it right

Good for you OP, let us know how you get on

Go for it.

Hello all- I went for it but didn’t get it. I’m quite at peace with it though as I know I tried at least.