Telling Employer: First Response
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When Do You Tell a Prospective Employer That You Are Pregnant?
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on April 7, 2010
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I am 12 weeks pregnant, have my 2nd interview for a possible new job this afternoon. Do I tell them in this interview, or wait until I get an offer? I don't want to ...
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- I don't think "right" or "wrong" applies here. Don't tell them until you get the job. Don't tell them until your benefits kick in. Don't tell them until you've gott...
- It is illegal for an employer to ask you about marital or family status on an application or an interview. If you decide to volunteer this information, you have put yo...
- I am in the camp of get the offer and then disclose the information when you believe it's appropriate. My company laid me off last year when they restructured the s...
Should I Buy Another Pregnancy Test or Just Wait?
Asked by A.C. from Jacksonville
on March 13, 2010
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I have never in my life missed a period or had a late period except for when I became pregnant with my daughter(3yrs old). Well, this month, no period! My husband an...
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- Save your money.. In my experiance, when the test is negative, your not pregnant.. Unless of course you may have miscalculated when your period was due. Have you been ...
- Hi A., Well, the rule is that a positive pregnancy test can't be wrong but a negetive one can be! I would recommend using an EPT test- they are the most accurate tes...
- I would go see my doctor. If your period is usually like clock work (never late or missed) then get it checked out. Good luck!!!
Running Low on Milk Supply
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on June 10, 2009
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I am breast feeding my almost three month old 14lb son and I am not producing enough to feed him. I have an excellent supply, almost over supply, but I recently went...
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- Mothers Milk tea. For me, after two days of using it, my supply came back up. I pumped for 3 months when my daughter was 4-7 mos old and a big sized baby. I was str...
- Fenugreek helped me but I also got a prescription from my obgyn called domperidone. It's to increase milk supply and it has worked wonders for my daughter and I!!! M...
- Sorry about your employment situation. Maybe a letter from the pediatrician or OB will also help your employer be more willing to work with you. Good luck!
While Breastfeeding Could I Be Pregnant??
Asked by M.R. from Dallas
on March 18, 2007
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I just had a baby 10 weeks ago and have been breastfeeding. I feel a little different and don't know if I might be pregnant again. I have taken a couple of pregnancy...
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- Yes, you can get pregnant when breastfeeding. I would continue your research.
- Yes, you can get pregnant while breastfeeding.....I have 2 friends who ended up pregnant 6-8 weeks after giving birth so yep, it's possible!
- You could absolutely become pregnant! It happened to my friend and she just assumed that she couldn't become pregnant while nursing but then one day felt some wierd g...
Unsure About Getting My Tubes Tied, Thinking People Who Ask Me Are OFFENSIVE!
Asked by D.L. from Philadelphia
on August 26, 2010
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Ok so this is my 4th baby we are expecting, and everytime someone asks me "SO ARE YOU GETTING YOUR TUBES TIED THIS TIME" I know i make a face, I still can't believe AN...
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- My personal opinion is that--as long as you and your hubby/significant other are able to support your family and are not relying on others or the public/welfare system...
- As long as you and your husband agree, that the possibility of another child wont absolutely make life harder for you and the rest of your children then, don't mind th...
- I would just say, "wow." and leave it at that with a big open eyed stare and shock on my face that anyone could say that. I'd wait for that person to say the next thi...
Political Question - What Are You Looking for in a Candidate?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 31, 2011
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Since we are voting next week - have any of you done research on your potential candidates or what your incumbents have been doing while they were in office? This is m...
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- personally I think that a persons' integrity is importnat. If he'll lie to his wife he'll lie to the citizens. If he'll steal from an employer or take bribes on a sm...
- C. C. C., lol. I don't really have a response to this other than this. My stepson (11) asked me what if a candidate promised not to raise taxes, promised to get peop...
- 2012 elections are 12 MONTHS away. I don't see why any campaigning season should be longer than 6 weeks, and that's being generous about it. I truly like the way t...
Child Support Dilemma...
Asked by M.K. from New York
on September 18, 2010
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I hope you are familiar with my previous post...I am currently living at home with my family to finish school. My boyfriend and I are still together and trying to wor...
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- Dear M., I think you should stay where you are and keep with your plans for finishing school while you have a stable place with your family and their support. If you ...
- Well let's get rid of that wool!!!! Still work on working things out, in the long run if that works out it is best for everyone. So you put your child on medicai...
- I say drop the dud. You said it best. "all the joy of being a father without the financial responsibility" He has to pay and should want to because you are living a...
Need Advice About Mother
Asked by L.D. from Houston
on April 18, 2009
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My mother was recently laid off from her job which was a shock to all of us. Since then, we have been trying to be as supportive as possible. She lives by herself and ...
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- Mom, It is so great to have you around to help out with the kids, but I’m afraid that we are taking up too much of your time and energy that could be better spent o...
- Hi LD, Your Mom needs your help. I can understand your frustrations but she needs help! Give her a helping hand. Always remember that what goes around comes around...
- There are a few things you do not mention about your mom's situation...which is fine as they are really non of our business, but they may have a HUGE impact on your mo...
Do We Have a Right to Know About Why a Teacher Wasn't in School?
Asked by C.P. from New York
on March 16, 2012
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And please, before you respond, take a deep breath and carefully read what I wrote before you answer. Most of the responses that I have received have been very reacti...
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- I taught for 12 years at both private and public schools. A private school sent out a letter explaining another teacher's personal problems. It was a violation of law...
- No, you don't have a right to know. It's none of your business. I'm not sure why this would keep you up at night. Ughhh, rumors!!! ETA: I was breathing just fin...
- Legally, they can't tell you anything and it is unfair to ask an employer to reveal personal information about an employee. What if she was receiving medical care, or ...
Need Ideas for Effective, Reasonable Consequences
Asked by B.A. from Sacramento
on March 17, 2010
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Help! I need ideas. I have 4 children ages 7, almost 6, 4 and 2. My oldest 3 are girls. I am having a hard time coming up with consequences when they misbehave, pa...
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- It's always hard to know what to do. i think for the morning problem, I would get them up earlier and let them know that when they can start being ready early, then t...
- You've received good answers. Just wanted to add that natural consequences are so so good. As adults, nobody is going to put us in time out b/c we are late to work,...
- One thing that may work is to take away one of their favorite toys for a short time. Telling the child that they can have it back when they start behaving the way they...
