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I am pregnant and starting a new job.

I’m hoping someone might have some tips for me, and if I’m posting to the wrong community I apologize. I’m pregnant with our first child, and I never dreamed I would be working while pregnant. I have to, though. We just don’t have it like that. I received a job offer, and having gotten a lot of guidance from the people of r/antiwork about questions to ask in interviews, red flags (we’re like family here, fast paced environment etc.), how to slow down at work, how to document interactions, and so much more—- I am satisfied with the pay and environment. The one thing is that I will not have any legal protections when I have the baby this summer. I’m fairly certain I’m not entitled to FMLA, or maternity leave because I will not have accumulated the hours. I also live in dumbass Arizona (Phoenix area). What would you…


I’m hoping someone might have some tips for me, and if I’m posting to the wrong community I apologize. I’m pregnant with our first child, and I never dreamed I would be working while pregnant. I have to, though. We just don’t have it like that.

I received a job offer, and having gotten a lot of guidance from the people of r/antiwork about questions to ask in interviews, red flags (we’re like family here, fast paced environment etc.), how to slow down at work, how to document interactions, and so much more—- I am satisfied with the pay and environment. The one thing is that I will not have any legal protections when I have the baby this summer. I’m fairly certain I’m not entitled to FMLA, or maternity leave because I will not have accumulated the hours. I also live in dumbass Arizona (Phoenix area).

What would you do if you were me? Would you ask for an accommodation? When would you disclose your pregnancy? Is there anything I should watch for, as far as punitive treatment etc.? I have no idea what to do, so thank you a lot for helping me!

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