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Updated Jul 29, 2010

Q: Starting New Job and Pregnant...Now What??? HELP!!    —Warrington, PA

"I just finished my job hunt, starting a new position within a school district, which I am really excited about. A co..."

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I don't know if you've already told your employer, but I would wait until you are in the 12th week for security issues. Also, keep in mind that it is illegal for them...

Y. - Congratulations!! In my experience, it is best to let them know as soon as possible in order for them to plan on your time recovering. Most people are very unde...

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Q: Regarding Employment and FMLA    —Sugar Grove, IL

"I had a question regarding FMLA. I started working at a company in July. I found out in September I was pregnant. Unf..."

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Congratulations on your pregnancy. I went through the exact same things as I have only been with my company for 5 months. I used up all my vacation/sick time and then...

Hi S., Congrats on your baby! My girlfriend is due any day now and she works for a non profit organization. She's a doula. They don't have maternity leave or short...

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Q: Which Hospital Is Good to Work For?    —Saint Louis, MO

"My family is moving to the St Louis area in the next month or so and I am a registered nurse. I'm going to be looking..."

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I can tell you DO NOT WORK AT ST. ANTHONY'S. They are absolutely terrible with patients!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did medical marketing a...

i am a Rn and I work for christian but they dont have ob. I recommend missouri baptist or st.johns. It really depends on the benifits you want. MO Bap is better in ...

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Q: Possibly Returning to Work... Yea ;D or Sigh ; (    —Oswego, IL

"I have three boys (10,5,&3) When my middle son was born, it was beneficial at the time to stay home. Daycare for 1/2 ..."

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What would you rather have? More time with your kids? My friend works from home. She recently found a reputable company registered with Better Business Bureau and now ...

Do it. You have been given a golden opportunity. Even in good economic times, stories like yours are few and far between. Good luck!!!

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Q: Returning to Work - Does It Get Easier?    —Kyle, TX

"Hi everyone! I recently posted a returning to work question and got some really good responses...But rather than gett..."

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Hi V., I hate to be honest, but I didn't think it got any easier. I thought it was horrible and I always wanted to stay at home. I was a pharmaceutical rep, makin...

It was so hard for me to go back to work after having my son so I found a daycare close to my job and I have lunch with him almost everyday. It has made a HUGE differe...

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Q: Need Direction Back into the Workplace...    —Joliet, IL

"Hi Everyone, For the past, well almost 100 years it feels like, I have been the owner/operator of an in hom..."

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Hi K.! I would definitely take classes in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and maybe a class in either Outlook or Lotus Notes. I hope this helps. Good luck!

I don't have any advice as I'm in the same boat. But, this website may be helpful. www.lifemeetswork.com Info on flexible work schedules, returning to work, ...

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Q: Returning to Work    —Gardners, PA

"Good Morning - Yesterday, I asked everyone advice on a job offer; I declined the job offer, because they would not wo..."

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I agree with the other post. Follow you heart. You already know your answer, just find it. My mom has great advice for making a decision. She always asks "If you h...

I don't think it is wrong for you to change your mind. You need to do what is best for you and your family. If you do decide to decline the offer let them know asap ...

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Q: Stay at Home Mom Vs. Working Mom    —Tampa, FL

"I was prepared to stay home the first year after my son was born. By the time my son was 8 months I felt more comfort..."

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I too am a working mom. For the first 4 months of her life I was home with her. I feared the same thing you do- that your child has 'forgotten' you because you're no...

You probably have not gotten a lot of feedback on this because it is such a HARD question. I chose not to go back to work after my daughter was born. I took 3 mont...

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Q: Seeking Advice: Stay at Home Mom or Working Mom?    —Snohomish, WA

"Based on your experience, please provide me with some insight on the pros and cons of working full time or staying at..."

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Personally I enjoy being a working mom. I know a lot of people disagree with this choice, but being "stuck at home" 24/7 isn't everyone's cup of tea. Personally, lim...

I don't agree with your statement, I think it depends on the type of person you are. I got a high off of my best days at work and wonder why I have kids and a spouse o...

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Q: Advice for Going Back to Work on Monday!    —Delaplane, VA

"I have been staying home since my 2nd and 3rd child were born (3 years ago) and have to go back to work full time sta..."

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It's great you have been able to stay at home with your boys for so long. The economy has affected everyone. I don't know what your husband does but did you look into ...

I'm a single mom so I have no choice but to work and in some ways I'm glad I didn't have to make that difficult decision! I comfort myself with lots of pictures at wo...

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