Answered by sammie87uk - Nov. 26, 2014 3:29pm
Im just over 5 weeks and Ive had to tell my boss staright away but only because I have a high risk job.
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Answered by darladybug - Jul. 16, 2014 2:49pm
I had to tell my employer right away. I had a job where I was constantly lifting heavy objects, climbing ladders and using cleaning chemicals. Fortunately for me, she was an understanding boss and kept it to herself until I announced it. Good luck!
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Answered by Rainbowbaby92 - Jul. 15, 2014 9:45pm
Most people wait till 12 weeks to be in the safe zone so to speak.
My boss knew as soon as I had that positive pregnancy test (as did everyone else I work with) as we were doing Ivf and work was aware of it as I work in a small workplace and can't easily take time off. I also work with anaesthetic agents that can cause severe birth defects and X-rays so work had to be aware so I could avoid those situations.
In saying this I had 3 miscarriages last year and because I had to tell work early I also had to tell them when I lost the babies but they were very supportive so it's all down to your personal preference
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Answered by susan44 - Jul. 15, 2014 4:55pm
Depends on your situation but for me i had just started a new job when i found out so told my immediate manager right away (was already almost 8 weeks) he was great and because he knew getting time off for Dr appointments was much easier. We didn't tell the higher managers until i was past the 12 week point. For me i found it much easier and less stressful not to have to keep secrets at work, especially when i was struggling with nausea and other symptoms but it really depends on your situation. Good luck!
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Answered by Bostonmama08 - Jul. 15, 2014 4:53pm
The right time would be probably after 11-12 weeks of pregnancy....to make sure all is okay and going smoothly.
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Answered by hopejosh - Jul. 15, 2014 2:31pm
Its really up to you unless you work in a place that could be hazardous. I had to tell my employer right away because of the chemicals we worked with.
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Answered by Ladysg - Jul. 15, 2014 1:13pm
Thanks [b]prinder[/b] I think the tummy will be showing before I say anything...lol!
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Answered by prinder - Jul. 15, 2014 11:50am
It does come down to an individual preference thing. I'd personally go as long as I could without saying - rather, until it became inconvenient for work to accommodate, but that's just me. Honestly, you should listen to what your gut tells you is right; at least you know you won't be second-guessing yourself that way.
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