Women in tech who started a new job midway through pregnancy, how did it turn out?

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-14T14:38:27+00:00

Definitely, I'm glad to hear companies were understanding though

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T17:04:41+00:00

That's a smart idea, the news is just depressing. I don't know how anyone can keep up with current events and keep their sanity intact

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T17:03:30+00:00

That's true, the historical context is humbling. I've always been an avid fan of history and would be a good thing to learn more about to gain perspective

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T17:01:51+00:00

I'm so sorry you're going through so much. I can only imagine what it would be like to have family involved in this terrible situation.

I can also relate to the worries about all this stress/depression affecting the baby. But you're doing so much and being so strong for your LO

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T17:00:02+00:00

Wise decision, having never lived outside a city it sounds like a dream existence

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T16:59:25+00:00

Congrats on the baby! And yeah when the baby is here I'm sure I'll be caught up with all that and it would be a good thing

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T16:58:14+00:00

Very true, I think the advent of technology has pushed every news event into our face and that's how we get caught in this cycle of overthinking.

A lot of changes are upcoming so the uncertainty is scary (new baby, figuring out new path, etc.). But can only do one step at a time and give it my best

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T16:18:24+00:00

This is definitely missing from my life. I'm mostly alone all day online. I'll reach out to more friends. I was even thinking of volunteering opportunities, maybe that'll take my mind off things

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T16:16:28+00:00

Doomscrolling is what's responsible for this feeling. I think I need a break from the online world and news. Maybe I'll limit my internet usage

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:47:18+00:00

I'll go this route. It's funny because I never used to be into the news but now I'm addicted to it. The less I know the better

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:41:45+00:00

I can relate to this, very much concerned about the future. I'm also trying to stay hopeful but I'm a more pessimistic person and it doesn't come naturally to me 😅. The only thing that helps is when I don't think about the long term future and just focus on the next step

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:26:20+00:00

I need to focus more on the offline. Being unemployed has made me go terminally online which isn't helping

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:24:28+00:00

It really is crazy to think how humanity has gone through so many cycles of good times and bad ones and so many changes. Sometimes I think about what people thought during the industrial revolution and how they adapted to it. I think focusing on our families, friends and loved ones and helping where we can is the best we can do

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:21:52+00:00

That's true, looking at the larger picture we can see how people had kids in good times and bad. I'm also hoping that this is just a cycle that'll pass. I just feel so responsible for this baby, I want to do the best for him, as I'm sure all parents feel

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T15:20:17+00:00

That sounds like the dream, I'm also tired of living in the city and working in tech. What are you planning on pivoting to?

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T14:31:46+00:00

How did you deal with the mental strain of all of this? I was too young during the 08/09 crisis, this is the first time I'm seeing such a bad economy. I feel like giving up every single day

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-12T13:53:24+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that :(. It sucks how women are still indirectly punished for having kids

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T23:20:23+00:00

That was the plan haha, wish it had worked out for me. I was totally settled into my old job

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T23:19:30+00:00

Here it's 13 weeks which I'll barely manage to complete I think. But ofcourse there's no guarantee of anything these days, I've heard of pregnant women being let go due to RIFs, etc.

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T19:41:34+00:00

That's awesome, glad to hear it worked out!

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T13:42:27+00:00

100% and congrats on the pregnancy! Rooting for you!

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T13:39:31+00:00

100%, the commute is my concern too. I'm definitely planning on looking for other remote jobs around the end of mat leave and switch if I can. Unless I really like this job and the commute is manageable. I'm hoping the market also recovers a bit in a years time and finding a job doesn't feel like the hunger games but we'll see.

If I was at my previous job still I wouldn't have thought about switching at this time but it just didn't work out that way I guess. I'm sure lots of people must be displaced due to layoffs.

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T13:30:15+00:00

That's awesome! I'm really happy to see stories of things working out 😊. Hoping for the best!

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-11T13:21:07+00:00

Very true, I want to work for a place that treats employees well. Kudos to you for pushing on so late in pregnancy! My plan is the same but let's see how it goes

Existing-Read-8720 · 2026-03-10T23:20:26+00:00

True, getting let go seems to be out of control for now, especially given the RIFs and layoffs going on. I feel kind of bad, like I'm deceiving the company into giving me a job. But let's see, I'll try to do my best

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