I know this is a controversial topic, but I am appealing to those out there who must have felt this on some level.
We struggled to appoint a new teacher in our department (computer science) .
One of the trainees we had last year applied for the job and she stared in September after her second placement. Winner as she was good and hopefully another female on board will boost the number of girls we get choosing it as an option gcse.
Today she announced she's 4 months pregnant.
Don't get me wrong, I know women are entitled to a family whenever they want, but I can't help but feel frustrated. I waited 8 years to ttc as I wanted to make sure I was comfortable in my job (and happy teaching at the top of the scale), before any life changing events happened. I also couldn't bare the thought of getting pregnant so soon after starting a new job.
I guess I'm nervous at the prospect of having to pick up the slack because of her absence on maternity. Is there anyone that can empathise with me? Or am I just being a moaning myrtle?
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Controversial, new colleague is pregnant. Can't help but feel somewhat miffed.
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alldayeveryday86 · 06/02/2019 17:58
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