Carina O’Brien

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1,722 appearances 9 recordings 1 series first heard May 2026 last heard 4 Aug

Carina O’Brien’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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Working Mumma · Going Back to Work Pregnant? How to Tell Your Employer Without the Guilt or the Panic · 2 Jun 2026 podcast

It also shows that you've thought through the impact on the business and it gives them a practical solution that you can also then completely shift the energy in the matched

room from stress to then also problem solving. matched

And then let them respond. matched

You don't need to feel the silence, particularly sometimes it might be an awkward silence. matched

You've said what you need to say. matched

Just sit there and see what they say. matched

And let's be honest, not every manager is going to take it gracefully. matched

Some will be professional, some will be excited, some may be clearly disappointed. matched

And a few might say that they shouldn't. matched

But if the reaction feels off, don't engage in the moment. matched

You could always say, I understand there might be some logistics to work through. matched

I'm happy to set some time to discuss the plan once you've had a chance to think about matched

it and what you would like to do. matched

And then this is important. matched

Follow up in writing. matched

Send an email after the meeting, confirm what was discussed. matched

Keep records. matched

Not because you're expecting the worst, but also you want to protect yourself. matched

If your manager does or says something that makes you feel discriminated against or disadvantaged from being pregnant, matched

Fair Work Australia is there or also if you're in another country, check what your employee rights and also with your union. matched

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