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[quote=Anonymous]I started a new job at the beginning of my third trimester. There's a lot of hate on here for pregnant job searchers, but maternity leave just isn't that long in the scheme of things. Any good employer is going to work with you on leave if you tell them before you accept an offer/ start. If they won't work with you, they aren't a good employer and you probably don't want to work there. I didn't qualify for the paid leave at my new job and they weren't able to be flexible (I became a fed), but my supervisor supported me taking 14 weeks of leave. I used my vacation and sick and took unpaid leave. I was surprised that several of my colleagues donated leave. I have a friend who negotiated for a signing bonus equal to about half of the unpaid leave she had to take when she didn't qualify for paid leave based on tenure.

I think that job hunting while TTC is overthinking it a little. It took me three years to make a baby- I really hope it takes you less time, but I know people for whom it took more. However, if you are pregnant before you get a final offer, then I would tell them before accepting the job and negotiate for what you need. A lot of places will be more generous (timing wise) than their handbooks if they are trying to get you to sign the offer letter. If you aren't pregnant yet when you get the offer, you might think about pausing for a few months to get that sweet paid leave.
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