littlelysser
Brilliant_Rock
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Hi ladies -
I''m looking for some insight here.
Long story long - I was an attorney for the past 8 years. In December of 2007, I left the law to design jewelry. Well, I found out I was pregnant on Christmas Eve - which means no more jewelry making for the next 7 months, due to the chemicals used in the jewelry making processes.
Also, considering the rather dismal state of the economy, I''ve decided it''d be best to pad our coffers as much as possible until the kid comes.
So, I''m applying for some temporary/contract legal work - and I feel absolutely no need to tell those folks that I am knocked up. These positions are temporary in nature.
However, I''m also applying for some part time legal work. These are permanent positions. I know that according to US employment discrimination law, it is illegal to refuse to hire someone because they are pregnant. I also know it is silly to think that that fact won''t be included in the ultimate decision hiring decision.
My initial reaction is to be upfront. I''m currently 8 weeks pregnant. Which means that I may begin showing at some point in the near-ish future. Also, it seems deceitful not to disclose the information. I may really like working at one of these places and I''d hate to start out on the wrong foot.
What do you guys think?
I''m looking for some insight here.
Long story long - I was an attorney for the past 8 years. In December of 2007, I left the law to design jewelry. Well, I found out I was pregnant on Christmas Eve - which means no more jewelry making for the next 7 months, due to the chemicals used in the jewelry making processes.
Also, considering the rather dismal state of the economy, I''ve decided it''d be best to pad our coffers as much as possible until the kid comes.
So, I''m applying for some temporary/contract legal work - and I feel absolutely no need to tell those folks that I am knocked up. These positions are temporary in nature.
However, I''m also applying for some part time legal work. These are permanent positions. I know that according to US employment discrimination law, it is illegal to refuse to hire someone because they are pregnant. I also know it is silly to think that that fact won''t be included in the ultimate decision hiring decision.
My initial reaction is to be upfront. I''m currently 8 weeks pregnant. Which means that I may begin showing at some point in the near-ish future. Also, it seems deceitful not to disclose the information. I may really like working at one of these places and I''d hate to start out on the wrong foot.
What do you guys think?