Disclosing Pregnancy

[sectorQ]

I have been applying for new jobs recently. My wife is about 10 weeks pregnant. Should I disclose my wife's pregnancy to possible employers?

I'm afraid if I mention it, that it could hurt my chances to land a great job (sad really).

I'm aware that I may not be able to take FMLA since I would be in the new job less than a year by the time she's due (Oct 2010). I would be fine taking a week or two off with no pay. As long as I can keep my job. I just want to be there for my DW, DD, and new baby.

I guess a big factor is at what point I get hired.

[elektra]

I would not mention it at all.
I also want to say that it's great that you are already thinking about taking time off with your wife and new baby. But seriously, there is no need to mention it, IMO.

[sariana]

No, there is no reason to mention it.

While it is admirable that you want to take time off when the baby is born, if that does not work out, know that providing for your family is important too.

Congratulation to you and your DW, and positive thougths on your job search!

[citymama]

I would not mention it! In any case, you're not expected to really break the news at work (even with an established employer) till the beginning of the second trimester (around 14 weeks at the earliest). So don't feel guilty about keeping a lid on it. Hope you get the job!

Isn't FMLA valid for the first year of your child's life? In that case, maybe your wife can front-end her leave and you can take FMLA leave once she is back at work (if she is returning to work) and you hit the one-year mark. In any case, hope it works out!

[Fairy]

Not. Do *not* mention it. It's not their business. End of story.

[wellyes]

Nope, no need. It's too early - you'd be well into the position before having to take any time off. And you're not really wanting much time off anyway. I think you can not disclose it with a completely clear conscious.

[JBaxter]

I wouldnt mention it but depending on how leave time is structured you may not get a week off ( let a lone 2) I wouldnt even ask until your probationary period is over.

[doberbrat]

I wouldnt even mention it if *you* were the pg person.

congrats and hope you get an awsome job

[sunnyside]

I would DEFINITELY NOT mention it. To be honest, they wouldn't want you to. It's illegal to discriminate against you because of it and for that reason most employers would rather not know so that they can't be accused.

[tiapam]

If getting the time off is really important to you, you might want to negotiate it along with salary, vacation, etc., *after* they have already offered you the job. You don't necessarily have to disclose the reason why you want time off then, but they will probably wonder.