Working while Pregnant
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Pregnant Mom Seeking Dallas Job
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on August 11, 2009
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I just lost my job and im 7 months pregnant, any ideas on who would be likely to hire me??
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- J.! Hey woman. I feel for you. But I am absolutely positive you can get a job at a daycare! And if it works out...some daycares offer free childcare for the chil...
- J., Do you have medical benefits? If not, I might be able to help you with that as well as making a living from home. Email me at ____@____.com.
- Have you ever considered Mary Kay Cosmetics. I started this business when I was pregnant with my 4 baby and it has turned into a BIG BUSINESS that supports my family ...
Pregnant Mama Confused About What My Job!
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on October 18, 2007
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I am 6 months pregnant and as expected, I'm overly hormonal. I'm in the stage where I am wondering what I'm going to do after the new baby is born. We have figured ou...
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- Here are a few ideas for ya .... 1. http://www.mypowermall.com/mall/34529 and here are some that are through 'ds' companies, but do not require keeping inventory...
- Perhaps your company would be open to a personal work arrangement - part-time/telecommuting. There are many references online on how to approach this topic but if your...
- Hi M., May I suggest to you what's worked for me over the past 3 years? Call toll free 866-673-8937 and someone will call you back immediately. Like me, you probabl...
Seeking Light Work While Pregnant
Asked by S.E. from San Antonio
on October 10, 2006
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well i am 6 1/2 months pregnant and just recently my doctor said i couldnt work in stressfull environments, or no more than 5 hrs. so i was wondering if anyone has any...
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- I am a stay at home mom and I sell Mary Kay. If you need any questions on it I am happy to help. It is a funny and pretty easy job. ____@____.com
- Have you ever considered Mary Kay. I sell Mary Kay and I work a full time job and right now I am a pretend single mom. It is a lot of fun and you can set your own ho...
- are you familiar with west? its not the best place to work but they will work with your schedule especially if you are pregnant! i work there now and i worked there wh...
Work
Asked by M.S. from Phoenix
on October 6, 2010
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So first of all thanks for all the good questions AND answers Mammas!
My little girl is 9 months old now. Daddy works 9-6 and I can't help but be bored sitting at ...
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- Since you have a VA certification what about working in an emergency animal hospital? Are there any open 24 hours in your area that need a VA for the night shift? Ju...
- As for the bored part... The local libraries have story time. They have it by age group which makes it easier to meet moms with kids the same age. No, she is not to...
- If you can't find a job that you like, then you can at least try to make some friends. It is hard, I know, and I am finally starting to make friends where I live. I ...
When Should I Quite My Job?
Asked by M.B. from Stationed Overseas
on November 24, 2008
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I just recently started working again, we kinda needed the money (would have been able to get by without me working though)
Now I am 20 weeks pregnant, and I am not v...
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- Hi M., congrats on the new baby! I usualy don't reply to most of these because I can't relate or help. But when I got your email, my heart went out to you. I can't tel...
- I agree with Nikki, though if you decide you need to stay working there are some laws regarding maternity leave. At least where I was at in the states they were requi...
- Hi M., Personally, I would last absolutely as long as you can then definately quit once the baby is born. You will never ever get that time back plus everytime the b...
Have You Ever Started a New Job While Pregnant?
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on October 1, 2011
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Has anyone out there ever started a new job while pregnant? Or maybe looked for a job while pregnant? How far along were you, were you showing, did you tell potential ...
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- I interviewed when I was 3-4 months showing and not showing. When I was offered three different jobs and I told them I was pregnant they told me they would not hire m...
- I started a job while pregnant, however I had already accepted the job a couple of months before I got pregnant. I was about 4 weeks along when I started and didn't kn...
- Great question, one I have "personnel" experience with! First of all it's great you can survive on one income! I so envy that. Anyway, I went on job interviews in...
Pregnant and Having Trouble at Work
Asked by H.H. from Scranton
on September 16, 2011
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I am 24 weeks pregnant and work a full time job as a pharmacy tech in a mail order pharmacy where I work 10 hour night shifts, 3 days a week. I've been there for over ...
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- Exactly what Stacy B said. You can and will be fired if you do not get them the paperwork. Perhaps they received it and lost it(maybe even intentionally) but if you ...
- I would document every instance that something like you describe happens. Keep a file of each instance so you have a record of exact dates and times. It wouldn't hurt...
- Do not quit!!! Follow-up on the paperwork and document everything. I would also be discussing these issues with your HR department. This is rude and as another po...
Job Problems
Asked by V.W. from Minneapolis
on June 14, 2010
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Ever since I've become pregnant, I've been having problems with fainting or almost fainting whenever I stand or walk around for long periods of time. I work as a cashi...
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- Are you still fainting? If so then I think Shauna B. is on the right course of thought. Focus on getting treatment to stop the fainting. She asked many good questio...
- Why are people so damn "sue happy".....you are fainting!!!!!!! why would they want to take the liability of scheduling you for more work if you are fainting & having ...
- Well, V., I'm not sure you can sue your company for not scheduling you. They haven't fired you and offered to let you have a stool, but you still had your fainting p...
Picking a Job!?
Asked by M.M. from Eau Claire
on May 22, 2013
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Hello Ladies! My husband just got a job on the pipeline and moved out of state for it. My 2girls and I are at home and I currently work 2 jobs. I don't really need t...
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- Totally would go with the restaurant. You'll burn out in no time at the gas station. I know Rice Lake is a small town, so there probably aren't a ton of options fo...
- Honestly I would quit both. You stated that you don't need to work, you just want to. I get that, but the thing is both jobs are putting undue stress and strain on y...
- First, and this is just my opinion - you're playing with your health!!! A body needs sleep and when you're not getting enough, it wreaks havoc and you may not even re...
How Soon to Get Pregnant After New Job
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on June 9, 2010
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After I lost my job last year, our baby plans were put on hold. I finally was able to get a job toward the end of February this year. My daughter will be 3 in August, ...
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- You don't say what field your job is in, and certainly some places are more accepting of the fact of family and gestation. That said, I have several friends who have g...
- First, I would check your benefit package and see what the rules are for maternity leave. Also, I would check to see if there are any probationary periods. I perso...
- It totally depends on your employer. Where I work we don't discriminate based on maternity. We have in the past even hired women in their 7th and 8th months of pregnan...
