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Pregnant and Looking for a Job

Onita187·Jan 29, 2021

I just discovered that I am two weeks pregnant and I haven't told my husband yet as I am afraid he won't take the news well. This is because he has been the only one bringing income into the house as I am working on my startup which has not started generating revenue yet. He has been stressed as his income has not been sufficient since I stopped being employed and our two year old will be starting school next summer. I have decide to look for a part-time remote job as a admin assistant or marketing assistant so that when I tell him the news, he can relax and stop thinking about our money woes. I have a degree in Information Technology. I will appreciate any leads or offers from you ladies. Thanks

teresaman·Jan 29, 2021

Congrats on the pregnancy news! ♥️✨If you're in the US, Double is hiring remote EAs: https://withdouble.com/careers#open-positions

Onita187·Jan 29, 2021

Thanks Teresa.I will check them out.

sjlv·Jan 30, 2021

This thread has posts to older ones with the same issue. https://elpha.com/posts/nb0qy1e5/just-completed-final-interview-with-dream-company-also-just-found-out-i-m-pregnant-when-do-i-tell-them

Le39·Feb 03, 2021

Thanks much

ChristineF·Jan 30, 2021

Congrats, and sorry to hear your husband is stressed and may not receive this news well. Feel free to message me more about your marketing skills if you want to discuss possible freelancing.

Le39·Feb 03, 2021

Hi Christine.Thanks very much.I will be reaching out.

LuluTellez·Feb 03, 2021

Hello! I was in a similar situation. Last year, I was informed that I had the option to transfer to Mexico or be let go. This was very stressful as my husband is a teacher and we live in NYC where basic things are expensive. Ultimately everything worked out and I did an internal transition.That being said, I would focus on getting hired before you say anything. I recommend you look into the employee handbook surrounding parental leave before you announce. My company requires approx 3 months notification, but every company is different. Best of luck!!