Hi everyone. It seems like everything has come at once for me!
We bought a new house and are moving next week. Busy times but it's a positive move so I feel happy about it.
I've been having difficulties at work with my manager for a long time for lots of reasons. I've done the whole occupational health, HR and union rep thing but off the record I've been advised to get another job as nothing is going to change, even through official channels. I've applied for another job and waiting to hear back but they are so slow (nhs) that I'm now pregnant (5+1).
I really want this job and have friends in the dept. I won't loose mat leave benefits as it's within same healthboard. But I don't want anyone to know I'm pregnant at this stage. My manager doesn't know I'm pregnant or looking for another job, and I want to keep this info to myself as long as possible.
How the hell do I do it? Has anyone else managed to keep so many secrets? I though I could take an annual leave date for interview. For antenatal appointments I know I'm entitled to paid time off but I don't want him to know I'm pregnant. I do have flexible working so I can take time off for gp/dentist appointments etc so long as I work the time back and I'm wondering if I should just do this?
Any advice? Anyone had a similar issue?!
I think I'm feeling anxious having so much up in the air!