This is a bit of a dilemma for me. The obvious answer would probably be NO, but the situation is this. i work at a university and my department has been through some hard times and has just been merged with another one, so we have a lot of new procedures to learn. Plus this year we will be working on a completely new curriculum for next academic year (sept 2008) so next year will be challenging too. We have just learned that one of my colleagues is about to take early retirement on health grounds so we are desperately trying to find a replacement at short notice. One other colleague is new this year and learning the ropes. The last of my colleagues has just relinquished a very stressful Head of Departmentship and has been promised a research sabbatical in sept 08. So here's the thing. DH and I want to have another baby, and as I'm not getting any younger we want to start trying soon, so if all goes to plan I'm quite likely to be on maternity leave for the sept 08 academic year. If that happens, the staff will consist of one old timer, two new colleagues and two temporary replacements for me and the one on sabbatical. Not ideal for introducing a new curriculum.
What with all the changes to the curriculum, to staffing and to admin structures (which was basically to save us from being closed down) we have a lot to prove to management, and we are constantly being asked about our plans for 08 and beyond. Should I tell my colleagues what DH and I are planning, so that they can plan accordingly, or should I leave it until / if I get pregnant? I'm feeling really guilty at the moment because they all seem to rely on me as a point of stability and as someone who knows what to do.
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Should I tell work that I want to get pregnant?
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fluffyanimal · 05/09/2007 09:33
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