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Thanks! I was aware of my pregnancy right before getting recruiter's email. At that time I didn't think too much and went though phone interview without mentio

by msmom 11y ago

Thanks! I was aware of my pregnancy right before getting recruiter's email. At that time I didn't think too much and went though phone interview without mentioning pregnancy (plus it is traditionally believed that people should keep it secret within the first three uncertain months of pregnancy in my hometown's old culture). I am not sure who I should talk to in the interview. Because the onsite rounds will be focusing on tech not general chat. Maybe the hiring manager who is going to take me to the lunch? It is also a bit hard for me to start the conversation about pregnancy: I am pretty sure the hiring manager is a man, I feel it is a bit wired to talk about my pregnancy and maybe something about it to a strange man in person. Any suggestion? Also my belly is not that big yet :) so maybe I can avoid the wired talk by waring more/loose cloths?

kleer001 11y ago
> I am not sure who I should talk to in the interview. >It is also a bit hard for me to start the conversation about pregnancy Successful strategies to solve these problems, I think, will show them how you should be a cherished employee. Maybe there's some homework and social hacking you could do to find the right people to talk to. Maybe there's some more experienced moms at Google that could steer you in the right direction on how to breach this. >I feel it is a bit wired to talk about my pregnancy As a man I feel all pregnant ladies are the embodiment of the infinite creativity of nature and as such I try to give them lots and lots of leeway and respect. Be proud, lady. You're not a leper, you're a goddess incarnate. Nothing to be shy or shameful of :) Certainly you spoke with someone in HR or Recruiting during your interview process? Certainly they'll be happy to help you with feels and mommy coordination. Good luck. I'm sure you'll be fine.
kleer001 11y ago
Seems like user vkb shot holes in my Pollyanna advice in a recent reply to me on this topic here. Hmm. Maybe caution is best.

by msmom 11y ago

kleer001 11y ago

> I am not sure who I should talk to in the interview. >It is also a bit hard for me to start the conversation about pregnancy Successful strategies to solve these problems, I think, will show them how you should be a cherished employee. Maybe there's some homework and social hacking you could do to find the right people to talk to. Maybe there's some more experienced moms at Google that could steer you in the right direction on how to breach this. >I feel it is a bit wired to talk about my pregnancy As a man I feel all pregnant ladies are the embodiment of the infinite creativity of nature and as such I try to give them lots and lots of leeway and respect. Be proud, lady. You're not a leper, you're a goddess incarnate. Nothing to be shy or shameful of :) Certainly you spoke with someone in HR or Recruiting during your interview process? Certainly they'll be happy to help you with feels and mommy coordination. Good luck. I'm sure you'll be fine.

kleer001 11y ago

Seems like user vkb shot holes in my Pollyanna advice in a recent reply to me on this topic here. Hmm. Maybe caution is best.