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Job has come up - should I go for it?

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Millypad · 29/05/2018 18:30

I work for a large charity and have done for the past two and a half years. We don’t promote as a matter of course, rather support you when another role in the company comes up. I’ve been waiting for this particular role for over a year but it’s not been open, and now - suddenly- it is. But obviously, I’m pregnant! 😂 17 weeks to be precise. My line manager says I should go for it and explain the situation but if by some miracle I were to get it, I’d only be there two or three months before I’d be on mat leave. I know legally they can’t discriminate, but what do you think the ethics are of it? Should I ignore or try? Life brings along buses, sometimes!

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Havetothink · 29/05/2018 19:20

If it's within the same company i think you'd be ok as it's a change of role rather than a new job with a new company. Don't worry about ethics, if it's something you want I think it's worth going for, maternity leave is temporary.

Tilliebean · 29/05/2018 19:21

If you’ve been waiting a year than go for it! Worst thing that will happen is you will get interview experience for next time, if unsuccessful.

laurG · 29/05/2018 21:24

Go for it! Good luck! You already work for the charity so they won’t begrudge you going on leave.

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