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A recent study from the UK shows that more than three-quarters (76%) of bosses would not hire a female if they knew she would become pregnant within six months of starting the job (I think we can safely assume that these attitudes pervade in the good ole’ US of A too)!

The study found that during the selection process, 52% of respondents will weigh the chances of a candidate getting pregnant, taking into account age and whether they have just got married. Of the 1,100 bosses and personnel managers of both sexes that were polled, 68% said they would like more rights to quiz candidates about their plans for a family.

In addition, the survey found only 5% of the bosses have employed someone knowing the candidate is pregnant, and 86% said they would feel cheated if someone started a job and announced within weeks they were pregnant.

It just goes to prove my point that women still get the short end of the stick financially in this world and why it’s so important that they know what they’re up against and fight back by making the best financial decisions possible.