Lie about pregnancy for a job?

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If society were more supportive and didn't discriminate against pregnant people I wouldn't even be considering the following. 
I'm in the process of looking for a job. The few jobs that are looking like strong potential hires probably won't hire until late September early October. My baby is due Nov 17, and I think they'd be less likely to offer me a position if they knew I'd immediately be out for 6 weeks. Here comes the lie. 
I'm super small. My frame allows me to hide my nearly 7 month bump EASILY! I just look a tad chubby. I was contemplating telling my employer, after being hired of course, that I'm 5 mos pregnant. Then when I have my baby in November, just say that my baby is a preemie. (No offense to anyone that has dealt with that) 
 
I'm in desperate need of a job and I'd like to secure meaningful employment before the baby drops. I had a job lined up prior to graduating in May. In October 2016 I had a job on lock at the EPA 😍/😭 Then America decided they hate clean air and voted that fool in and my dream job, 3 years in the making, was gone. I say that to say, I DON'T want lectures on what I should've done etc also, no defending that man. Just yes/no, thoughts on why/why not, and suggestions to help me pull off this finesse.

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You don't have to tell them but how are they going to react when you have your baby and come back from leave? Will your relationship with the company/coworkers be bad because you didn't tell them? And how will that affect your job down the road at that company? I also don't think it's a good idea to lie about the baby being a preemie, that's just the start of a lie that would never end and only get bigger as long as you stay with that company.

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I would not mention it at all however being in the HR field it is very poor manners to take a position knowing you will be out of work soon after you accept the job majority of companies have a probation period and do not need a reason to let you go during that time. You can argue the fact they let you go due to you having a baby however they can come back and say it jus was not this right fit for the company. Companies DI NOT need to give you a reason for letting you go during probation period

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You are not required to tell them. And they can't ask. I'd think about what your relationship with your employer will be like if you take the job and have a baby soon after, without ever having told them. I'd also ask about when you're eligible for benefits. Many employees have a wait period. If your wait period is longer than when you'll deliver, why take the job now? Just my thoughts.

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Truthfully, if you're going to leave that fast after starting, I think you should tell them. It doesn't even give them time to find a temp. I think it's very unprofessional

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I think a lie would not be the best route. I would forget to mention it during interviews if that something you don't want to share right away. If u are hired and then still in probation period they can let u go but u have a better chance in it being discriminatory due to u being pregnant. I would look into all the possible outcomes and how it would effect your relationship with that company. If u are qualified and they only reason is due to pregnancy then that too if discrimination so it's hard one. Just know your powerful and strong and just due to being pregnant does not mean u are not entitled to a good job.

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I would just not mention it until after your hired and just ask about what their options for maternity leave/vacation
I wouldn't lie about being a preemie only because if they look you up on Facebook or ask you how the baby is doing you don't have to constantly lie

Lie about pregnancy for a job?

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