Realistic expectations of getting perm, full time work when 5 months pregnant.

[Sanddollar]

DH and I are, hopefully, moving back to the UK in the next month.
I am 18 weeks pregnant. How realistic is it to expect to get a job when I am 5 months pregnant, given that any future employer will have to then recruit maternity cover within 4 months for at least 6.

I am assuming that even though it is illegal to descriminate on grounds of pregnancy that doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

I had already decided to look for contract work and then take the 6 months and then apply for permanant. I just wondered if folk thought and whether it was worth applying for perm positions too.

Sector is charity fundraising/marketing.

Ta v much in advance.

I do know someone that employed someone who was pregnant but I think it's probably a rarity. If you plan to stay after maternity leave I don't think it should put you off applying.

it is illegal to descriminate on grounds of pregnancy but I think you are right they would find a good reason why a different candidate was "better" for the job.

I think your idea about contract work is a better one or even be applying for jobs speculatively but let them know you aren't available until 9 months after baby is born.

Good luck with your move

Depends what you do and how in demand you and your skills are. IME charities can be more family friendly so I wouldn't let it put you off applying, you're not losing anything by doing so.

Hi Sanddollar, good luck with the move.

I have no knowledge of your sector but wanted to add I know of several people who found employment whilst pregnant Best of luck.

I know someone who got a fabulous job while very pregnant but they did insist she only take 6 weeks mat leave . No harm applying for jobs and, if you do well at interview, they may well bear you in mind but don't think most employers would be keen.

gosh. Was just about to post 'NOOOOO! don't get a perm! This eighties retro thing has gong too far! Perms are bad!'

I employed someone who was 6 months pregnant at the interview and 7 months on her first day in the job. She had very specific skills that I needed, but also I thought she was brave to come for the interview and really liked admired her for it tbh