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Woman asks for advice on when to disclose pregnancy to new employer<\/h2>\n

A woman in Singapore has sparked discussion online after sharing her dilemma about when to disclose her pregnancy to a new employer.<\/p>\n

In a 21 April post on r\/askSingapore, she said she had gone through a lengthy hiring process for a government role and had already accepted the offer in writing, though she had yet to formally sign the contract.<\/p>\n

However, she later found out she was pregnant<\/a>, leaving her unsure of how and when to inform her future employer.<\/p>\n

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Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Woman to start work while three months pregnant<\/h3>\n

The Original Poster (OP) shared that by the time she officially starts work, she expects to be around three months pregnant.<\/p>\n

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Source: Aflo Images on Canva. Image for illustration purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

This would mean going on maternity leave roughly six months into the role.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen should I let my employer know that I am pregnant?\u201d she asked.<\/p>\n

Netizens divided over timing and fairness<\/h3>\n

Responses to the post were mixed, with some offering practical advice while others debated the broader implications for workplaces and maternity policies.<\/p>\n

Several netizens suggested that she sign the contract first before disclosing her pregnancy, while also cautioning her to be prepared for possible outcomes.<\/p>\n

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Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Others pointed to gaps in current policies, calling for stronger support for working parents, including measures such as mandated paternity leave.<\/p>\n

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Source: Reddit<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

One commenter noted the irony that while Singapore encourages higher birth rates, workplace structures may not fully support those starting families.<\/p>\n

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