Should I apply for a job while I'm pregnant?

[samlee08]

I'm 9 weeks, I have applied for a few jobs, but I'm not sure if anyone will want to employ me if I did tell them.
I think I should go to the interviews I got and see if they want me, then tell them if I get the job because some places will say no because I'm pregnant but that is the same as saying no because of my age or race, which they shouldn't do!
Any suggestions or ideas?

xXx

 

[angela43]

Legally this can't come up -- but certainly taking a job and not disclosing it is tricky. I guess I would do the interview, and then make a choice once you get a job offer?

I personally hired my best person when she was 8 months pregnant. Yes she almost immediately went on leave, but she is fabulous, and I'd do it again! (It wasn't possible to hide her pregnancy, but I definitely did not ask any questions about it)

 

[Seraphim]

Definiitely apply.
You're so early on, you wouldn't be having to tell any employer yet, old or new.

Then you just have the question of whether to tell them before signing a contract. And that's entirely up to you and your situation.

Hope it goes well

 

[samlee08]

Thank you for both of your replies. I did the interview just waiting now for a phone call to do a trail run for the day to see if they would like to employ me.
Well im 10 weeks and 3 days today! so i got plenty of work in me!!!
Plus the job is part time!
xXx