📝Writer EggU Counselor Mi-yan
Recently, as more and more companies are working to promote women's participation in the workforce, we have begun to hear that companies are now providing opportunities for employees to talk with their superiors about their life plans. When I provide counseling at EggU, I feel that users who have been given these opportunities tend to think about their future in advance, prepare, and consider various options early on.
However, while it would be great if you were working for a company that provides such opportunities, if not, we often hear women worry about when it is best to talk to their company about their life plans, their desire to have children, or whether they are considering infertility treatment .
This time, we'd like to think about these concerns together.
Is it too late to report pregnancy after it has started?
"I want to get pregnant." Is it okay to talk about such a private matter at work? In fact, should you? You might be worried.
In conclusion, whether or not you should do this depends on the individual's wishes. It also depends on the size of the workplace, the corporate culture, the way of working, and the state of efforts to support employee health.
There's no need to feel obligated to talk about things you don't feel comfortable talking about.
Also, even if you start trying to conceive, there may be cases where you are unable to conceive immediately. Some people conceive immediately, while others may take years to conceive. If there is a possibility that trying to conceive may take a long time, it may be easier for both you and your company to take concrete measures if you start trying to conceive and then determine to some extent when and what kind of support you would like from your company before talking about it. With that in mind, even if you do want to get pregnant, it may be better to wait until you are physically and mentally ready to report it, or once you are pregnant.
On the other hand, trying to conceive can put a strain on the body, change your physical condition, and cause psychological stress, which may have a significant impact on your work performance. In such cases, by talking to your superiors or colleagues at work and gaining their understanding, you may be able to find ways to reduce the impact on your work performance.
For example, if you have been trying to conceive for several years and want to reduce stress and physical strain, being open about it at work may allow you to change your work style or duties. However, even in this case, if you do not want to make your reason public, you can discuss it as a health reason.
Cases where it was good to talk to the company
I'd like to introduce a case where it was good to talk to your workplace. That was my case. By telling my boss that I was starting infertility treatment, I was able to smooth communication between treatment and work. With infertility treatment, there is a possibility that you may have to take time off suddenly due to unexpected tests or treatment. Therefore, by consulting about infertility treatment in advance, my boss was able to respond to the situation by preparing a substitute in advance.
There are some benefits to talking to your workplace in advance like this.
Casually bring it up in conversation with colleagues and superiors
Even if you don't directly tell your coworkers that you want to get pregnant or are trying to conceive, casually mentioning to close colleagues or bosses you find it easy to talk to that you're thinking about having children soon or in the future is one way to go. Even just mentioning life events like marriage or engagement may encourage them to predict that you might be thinking about having children in the next few years.
Also, by offering these casual conversations, you may be able to help create an atmosphere where it's easy to talk about these topics.
It's about your body, but you don't have to deal with it alone.
Concerns about pregnancy, careers, and life plans are very delicate, and I think many people are particularly concerned about how their choices will affect their workplace and their future careers. It's very important to get reliable support rather than dealing with these concerns alone .
The career and life coaching services offered by EggU are a place where they can provide optimal advice and support while taking into account such backgrounds and individual circumstances. In particular, having coaching that specializes in women's life events and career advancement can be a great help, allowing them to proceed at their own pace with peace of mind.
It's important to have this kind of support available to help you find the best timing for yourself. Whatever your choice, it's reassuring to know that there's an environment where you can consult without any pressure so that you can live your life the way you want.
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📝Writer EggU Counselor Mi-yan
After obtaining a nursing qualification in Australia, she experienced marriage, pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy, and childbirth in her late 30s, and struggled with her career and life plans. Currently working as a nurse, she also works as an EggU counselor and career/life coach.
