<prompt> Human: My wifes employer actually made her write a job description for a role that shed like to do in the company, and then today called her into a meeting and told her shes being laid off. She suspects theyre now going to just use that job description to hire someone else... really slimy. I dont think theyve asked her to sign anything yet... they said thed continue keeping her on payroll for a couple more weeks.The worst is that we just found out shes pregnant 2nd child. She didnt tell anyone at work about the pregnancy. Im wondering how to be supportive at this time. Financial job questions: Should she apply for unemployment now or when they stop paying her? Shes worried about looking for job now that shes pregnant, any advice? Shes also worried that she now wont get any maternity leave in 9 mo even if she joins a new companyIm working full-time and cashflow will likely more than cover all of our monthly expenses right now. I also have a couple years in emergency savings. How can I best be supportive at this time? Shes really bummed... she has been looking for jobs not aggressively but has been discouraged by having to commute, work long hours while pregnant... Im not sure what to do. She definitely could take a year off and keep our first kid in daycare, but if I lost my job we wouldnt be able to sustain that. Any advice?  <response>: I am so sorry for her. I am unsure about unemployment, but if she calls the unemployment office and explains the situation they should be able to tell her when to apply and how long the process usually takes. Theyre used to people calling when theyre feeling upset and suddenly jobless. As for mentioning the pregnancy, jobs cant legally use the fact that she is pregnant as a factor in their hiring decisions. Of course, it happens anyway. The good news is that she wasnt fired, she was laid off. She should discuss with her now ex employer what type of reference they would be willing to provide. She shouldnt mention it at all in an interview, even if shes showing, until she has been offered a job. That is, if she wants to work right now. She may want to be a stay at home mom like you mentioned which may mean she takes a temporary, part time, or freelancing gig and not another full time job. You mention if you lost your job you guys would be in trouble - are you worried about that actually happening? If so you should hunker down obviously and start kicking ass at work. Is there a side hustle she can do in the mean time to keep cash flowing in? You can best support her by being loving, understanding, not pressuring her in her job search, and being the friend she needs right now. 