New job offer, but a baby on the way: Singapore woman fears telling employer will cost her the role

A Singaporean woman has found herself in a difficult situation after receiving two major pieces of news almost simultaneously: she has received a job offer and is expecting a baby. The woman, who had been unemployed for nine months, received the job offer unexpectedly while she was in the process of trying to conceive. She shared her dilemma on a Singapore job forum, explaining that she discovered her pregnancy while waiting to hear back about the interview and was subsequently offered the role through an agency.

The position is a one-year contract, and the woman is now considering whether to accept the job or keep her pregnancy a secret until she begins working. Most commenters urged her to be honest about her pregnancy, as keeping it a secret could potentially damage trust between her and her future employer. They also warned that if her employer later discovered her pregnancy, it could negatively impact her future job prospects.

However, a few commenters argued that keeping her pregnancy a secret might increase her chances of getting the job, as some employers might not appreciate being told about the pregnancy during the hiring process.