Telling Employer
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Tell a Perspective Employer I Am PG?
Asked by T. from Denver
on August 9, 2006
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I have been home with my son for over a year, I have been looking for a part-time job because we need the money. I am currently 7 weeks pregnant, should I tell a persp...
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- I would wait because legally someone cannot not hire you because you're pregnant, but trust me people discriminate. Why would they want to hire someone that will be le...
- T., My advice is to not tell them. It is your body and your business as far as they need to know. If they respect you as an employee then they will be able to give yo...
- T., I asked my boss, who is an attorney, if a person should reveal that they are pregnant during an interview. He said no. If it is a job that you are the "It" pe...
Postpartum Depression Accommodation from Employer
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on March 16, 2009
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My daughter has severe postpartum depression that is being treated with medication and therapy. She just recently returned to work full time after working 20-30 hours...
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- I'm not sure if this qualifies under the Americans with Disabilities Act or not, but it possibly might since she has a Doctor's letter. The law just changed, for the b...
- You said she was seeing a psychiatrist, maybe they would know of some resources you could tap into. Chances are some of their other patients might have experienced the...
- you never said where your daughter worked. if she is working with the military she is probably screwed. ive known too many people in that situation. if its a regula...
Need Help with My Overbearing and Cheap Boss
Asked by D.J. from Philadelphia
on January 12, 2007
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I work for a very small company, only 10 people including my boss, and they do not have any type of maternity leave, but I still need some sort of income for the time ...
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- Congratulations on your pregnancy! If I'm reading your post correctly, it sounds like you want to work from home after your 4-month maternity leave. If your boss does ...
- Hi D., I think your proposal was great! My one suggestion is to see if he agrees to pay for the DSL himself for you before you offer to pay automatically out of poc...
- ever thought about being your own boss, working from home part time, and make full time money doing it? i am an independent consultant with arbonne international...an...
Telling the Boss
Asked by T.M. from Chicago
on June 28, 2008
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I hadn't planned on telling my bosses about my pregnancy until the end of the first trimester. Unfortunately, I have been training for a half ironman that is coming u...
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- My opinion is honesty is always the best policy. Lying always causes more trouble than it's worth. I understand about not wanting to say anything so early, maybe you...
- Don't fake an injury. They can subtract and they'll know later that you lied! How about "I have so much going on that I decided to wait until next year." Better yet, "...
- You could say you've decided not to do the race because your body is telling you that you need some extra rest right now. Then, later when you share the great news, th...
Expecting a Girl & Slightly Disappointed
Asked by L.H. from Seattle
on December 24, 2008
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Ok, we found out yesterday that we are expecting a girl. We were hoping for another boy. I can't help but to feel slightly disappointed. I am happy she is healthy &...
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- Good Morning, I am so happy for your family and may your baby be full term and healthy. I am a mom of 4, 3 girls and a boy (#3). (I will also tell you that I had a...
- Come on now those thing should so small for you to worried about being high maintence. I have a girl 10yr, she is and was an easy baby compare to her now one year bro...
- Something to think about. Boys also go through puberty and are high maintenance also. Sports are very costly no matter the gender. Boys are pretty particular now days ...
Confused Mom Expecting Twins
Asked by M.F. from New York
on July 26, 2009
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Hello everybody!
Ladies, I just need to share my feelings so pls. dont judge me. Give me your support.
I am very happy mom of 21 month old son and I am pregnant seco...
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- Dear Monica - I had fraternal twin girls and they are now 35 years old. Motherhood is for a lifetime. Just think you may have a boy and girl or two girls and/or boys...
- Give yourself some time to adjust to the idea. I wasn't expecting my 3rd, but after a few weeks of thinking it through it was a very exciting time for us and her broth...
- Yep, when you get pregnant for the second time, you expect to have your second child, not your second and third child! My daughter was 2.8 years old when her brother ...
Please Help! I Really Dislike My Boss!
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on April 11, 2007
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I really really really do not like him at all. I bite my tongue all day every day. I want to just quit. He has a very unique personalility. My other co workers (2) hav...
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- M., It sounds like you are having a rough time. I am in the process of expanding my business. I am in the field of helping others and looking for moms who would lik...
- M., Why not look into the Temporary employment agencies. They typically pay in the $11 - $13 per hour range. L.
- If it is that big of a deal and causing you this much stress, then you should probably look for another job. Sure, it might seem like a good wage but is it worth the ...
Expecting News
Asked by A.H. from Birmingham
on September 13, 2007
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I am 13 weeks pregnant and have not shared the news with my coworkers or my boss. when is the best time to tell them the news and how?
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- Go into work and ask "Do I look different?" Give everyone a moment to look at you and think and then say "Im going to be a momma!". I did it and it was cute...I ask ...
- I would think it depends on how close you are to everyone. If it is a smaller office and you guys are really close you might do something cute like make a shirt that s...
- I think you are at the safeway mark to announce the pregnancy if you'd like. I believe it's typically ok to announce after 3 months. I agree with the other comment, ...
? On Pregnancy Care W/o Insurance..
Asked by J.B. from Tampa
on September 22, 2008
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I am around 13 weeks pregnant with #2. My job "let me go" a week after I told her I found out. There for no more health insurance. I applied for medicaid and its be...
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- J., Have you tried getting Health Insurance through, COBRA? You would have the same health insurance you had with your employer, but you pay your share & the emplo...
- Ditto on the COBRA comment. If it's been less than 60 days since you were let go you will still be able to elect coverage. You can find out more here http://www.dol....
- I agree.. give them everything thy ask for and anything else that you think will help. I had to apply for the medically needy share of cost program and even the hospi...
Pregnancy & Interviewing
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on August 19, 2009
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Has anyone ever been visibly pregnant & gone on a job interview? How did you handle it? How did the employer react? Is it even possible to get a job while pregnant ...
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- I have had this situation with both of my children. I tend to do things the hard way and have changed jobs both times that I was pregnant. With my first son, who is ...
- I interviewed for a job when I was 8 months pregnant. Luckily I was able to wear blazer/jacket? type thing that pretty much disguised it. I can't say I wasn't hoping...
- K., Honesty is the best policy. A potential employer cannot legally inquire about such things, but if I hired someone and they then announced their pregnancy, a pl...
