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Guess What, Boss?
Telling Work You're Expecting
By Katherine Bontrager
But other timelines need to be considered when making your announcement. DeBroff says you should consider: upcoming deadlines; significant projects you may be assigned; concern about removal from challenging work assignments; how nauseated you feel and whether others have noticed; an impending promotion or salary increase; current restructuring of positions; and complications to your pregnancy that may require you to take leave early.
"Be cautious about who you tell unofficially, so you don't find yourself amazed at how fast your confidential news reaches managers in your office," warns DeBroff. "Tell your manager first and in person. If you've more than one manager, decide who'll be most receptive to your news, accommodating to your leave preferences and persuasive in terms of reaching an agreement among various managers. Ask how he or she recommends informing the rest of the office."
Once you've broken the news, there will still be details to iron out. DeBroff says you'll need to set up a later meeting to go over details of your leave and any changes you'd like in your work schedule when you return. "This will give your manager time to get used to the news of your pregnancy before tackling the details of your leave," she adds.
If you've done your homework, carefully planned the timing of your announcement and prepared yourself for the possible responses, you'll feel more in control over the situation. Remember to take cues from those who've already traveled this road, and find support where and when you need it. After all, telling your boss you're expecting may be nothing compared to those "terrible twos" you get to look forward to!
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