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Changing jobs during pregnancy: Secrets to success

Everything you need to know about switching roles when pregnant (number one: it's possible!)
February 15, 2022

Starting a new job always comes with its challenges. But imagine doing it when you’re growing a tiny human inside you.

It isn’t exactly an ideal situation. Besides the fact that you’re nauseous and tired all the time, you’re also facing some tough decisions like revealing your pregnancy to potential employers and proving your worth in a limited time before you go on parental leave.

This is why it is uniquely difficult for pregnant people to change jobs. But it can be done, and successfully! Here I’m sharing my personal experience of how I did it in the hope that it can help you on your own journey.

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