WWYD re Telling Work?

[raylongivens]

I'm about 11 wks pg with my second. I'm starting to bust out of my clothes, but I haven't told anyone at work.

A few months back, I asked for a pretty big raise. I've earned it. My boss agreed. But I work for a huge company, and unless you're threatening to leave, raises happen twice a year, and the process is slow.

There's a chance the raise could come in October, or it might not happen until March.

I'm trying to decide if I should try and hold off a few more weeks and hope my boss just doesn't notice, and see if the raise comes through; or if I should just tell him. It could work against me to tell, or it could work for me (there is no one that could easily step into my specialized role if I decided not to come back). Or, it might not make a difference at all.

What would you do?

[CloudBee]

My gut says it won't make a difference if you have a good relationship with your direct boss.

I always find it awkward for someone to be visibly showing in the workplace, but not yet announcing.

[drloretta]

IMO it doesn't matter either way, since the raise isn't coming until well after you tell.

do you plan on coming back? If so, I'd go in with "I'm pg, and here are my plans for mat leave and when I come back".