Of all the people that you have to tell about your pregnancy, I'm not sure that anyone is as frightening to share with as your boss. Of all the horror stories we hear, I thought I'd share this one with you:
"I found out I was pregnant with my 4th child and I admit it was a shock to say the least. My boss of the childcare center I worked at was elated! My employee benefits ensured that my childcare cost would be next to nothing, my child would go to work with me, and as she said laughingly 'babies are good for our business'. Her good humor made me feel much better about my surprise."
Have you had a positive experience of telling your boss about a pregnancy?
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I have! My boss has two children of her own, and she was very supportive. Not only that, she was also very generous with sharing her own experiences. She is a breastfeeding enthusiast, and she had natural births with both of her children, so she gives great advice. Finally, both of my bosses allow me to telecommute on days when I have prenatal appointments, which has been wonderful for allowing me to preserve my vacation time.