Tips on getting a job while pregnant?

[VerbingNoun]

Been trying for a while. Just found out one of my applications was placed on the back burner because the manager is on vacation

My husband was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and...has been missing a lot of work from his new job while we try and get medication all sorted out. That and he keeps injuring himself

So a lot is falling back on me. Emergency! Even trying seasonal and getting nothing.

 

[AnneD]

I was heavily pregnant when I got my current lousy job.
You don't have to tell them you're pregnant and they shouldn't ask you. If you do tell them, or if they notice, there's a 99.9% chance you won't get the job, no matter how good you are. Dress carefully for the interview if you're showing and fingers crossed they won't notice. Never let on that you think that at a certain time of the year, you'll be on maternity leave - if they say they have x going on in, say, February, and they ask you how you'd handle it. Just treat it as a theoretical question.
I'd be careful to not apply for jobs that I wouldn't be able to do while pregnant such as heavy physical jobs or working with chemicals.
Other than that, I don't really have any useful advice, sorry.

Just one more thing - don't take it to heart if people bang on about how it's dishonest if you don't tell the possible employer you're preg before or during the interview. That's BS, but sadly a very common point of view among those who have never been in your shoes, or have always had the safety net of someone else providing for them. The employer should be assessing your qualifications and abilities and not discriminating against you because you're pregnant.

I wish you the very best of luck!

 

[VerbingNoun]

I really appreciate it. I'm hoping I can get on with the state. Until then, I did apply for some crazy seasonal things. Hope all is well.