Finding a new job?

Question

I took on a new job about the same time I got pregnant. It was the worst decision I could have made. I'm doing really well here, and I've already been promoted and I'm up for a raise next month. It is extremely high stressed an I've been interviewing at other places like CRAZY. No one will hire me. I have become so depressed, I've lost ten pounds. My husband is really determined that I find a new job before I quit. My question is, do you tell potential employees in your interview that your pregnant?

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Some people will tell you it's none of the employers business. But IMHO, it is your employers business because you will be taking maternity leave which does affect them because they will have to pick up your work while you are out. Something else is that depending on what country you live in ( US really) legally speaking you don't qualify for maternity leave until you've worked X number of hours with the company. I wouldn't tell them in the first interview but when they give you an offer that might be an appropriate time. 
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I think it depends what your plans are for mat leave. 
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​In Canada, full time employees (in general) get a year of leave with 55% of their salary from the government and the possibility of top-up from employers. I've heard that it's much less common in the US...I know in New York you get something ridiculous like 3 months??
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​My point is that if you plan on taking a month versus a year, there is a big difference in what you "should" tell a potential employer. I suppose it also depends on what line of work you're in. As a lawyer, an employer wouldn't be too pleased with me if I took on new files for 6 months and then abandoned them for a year...
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​Good luck with the job hunt!

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I know how you feel I haven't been able to find a new one. I lost my first job because of being pregnant and she said I couldn't be pregnant there

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FYI I started my job FT in July after an internship, got pregnant in June and when I told HR in Aug they were so happy for me and informed me about access to an office for pumping if I decide to breast feed and telecommuting 2 weeks before my EDD since I will be  so uncomfortable. My supervisor was happy for me and requested that I made sure I had a plan for who would be taking over my work while I was out. My supervisor has only known me for 3 months. I wish you luck in your job search!

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