Trying for a promotion & baby?
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Topic: Trying for a promotion & baby?
Posted By: Karena
Subject: Trying for a promotion & baby?
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 6:55am
| Hi, I'm new here, and need some advice! Several months ago I was identified by my boss as a possible sucessor for her when she leaves the company in November. since then there have been a couple of other people who have said they are also interested in her role. My husband and I want to try for our first baby, and although I really want the job I also don't want to wait another year to start trying. Do you think it is ok for me to persue this promotion even though I want to start trying for baby shortly after I get it (if I get it), and would take at least 6 mths off work when it's born? I'm worried if I speak to anyone here about it I'll not be considered for the promotion. |
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Posted By: lizzle
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 7:17am
| i think it's okay, but I wouldn't mention that you are trying to anyone. Although they can't legally turn you down for promotion because of pregnancy, they will, and then just say it was something else. |
Posted By: Gracielou
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 7:42am
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I'd pursue the promotion alswell as starting to try to conceive as you don't know how long it will take you to get pregnant. I wouldn't tell anyone at work that you are trying either. ------------- 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 8:36am
i agree with liz and debbie, go for the job and the baby but keep the ttc thing quiet. you could either one before the other ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: Lulu
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 8:51am
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Yep, definately go for the job, I reckon it's good to carry on life as normal as otherwise trying for a baby can become an obsession - like it has for me! ------------- Lou http://www.babysfirstsite.com"> 
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Posted By: Andie
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 9:22am
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Yep, I agree with all of the above. ------------- Andie |
Posted By: Roksana
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 9:35am
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Yap I agree too. Go for the job and keep TTC. I mean who know how long it will take for you to fall pregnant? and pregnancy is 40 weeks...so even you fall pregnant soon you will still be ok.
I also agree ..dont tell any one that you are TTC because tho they are not allowed to not give you the job because of this...they wont and give you other excuses. Get the job and then tell them ...he he ha ha  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ErinC
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 1:20pm
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Posted By: my2angels
Date Posted: 24 May 2006 at 1:22pm
| I agree with everyone and its not like you would have the baby and then leave, you are planning on going back. Good luck with both |
Posted By: Karena
Date Posted: 25 May 2006 at 6:21am
| Thanks everyone! Really appreciate your thoughts. |