| Name: risha | Date: Apr 17th, 2009 9:43 AM |
| im on birth control but i only been on it for a little while but the problem is i think im pregnant but i dont know the real answer i took 3 pregnancy test one came out positive the others came out negative my stomach getting bigger but i dont know if its the baby or the shot making me blow up how do i find out ↑ |
| Name: mdagneau | Date: Apr 17th, 2009 11:49 PM |
Hi!
I would be honest with my boss, or interviewer. When I found out that I was pregnant told my boss. He even took me off of some of the heavy lifting chores and I worked there until i was 6 month and couldnt do it anymore. It was also nightshift and that was so tough on me. Now that I have my son, my husband and I decided it would be better for me to stsy home with him and I started working from home were I don';t have to worry if i gbet pregnant i will still have my work and my business. since it is all online i dont have to go anywhere. ↑ |
| Name: naz | Date: Apr 20th, 2009 5:53 AM |
| Hi there, don't blame you for not telling your employer because you weren't sure what was going to happen then, but i do believe you should not waste time in telling him now. Your employer can't sack you for being pregnant, so just be straight with him ↑ |
| Name: kelly louise | Date: May 15th, 2009 5:49 AM |
| am 5months pregnat and the job center av sent me 4 a interview 4 a packing job i want 2 tell them am pregnant but the job center av told me not 2 say anything am all so worried about starting the new job 4 the lifting and that and long hours ive not had a so gud pregnancy been in and out of hospital wiv sickness and that do u think every thing will b ok if i tell them the turth when i go 4 the interview ↑ |
| Name: Liza | Date: May 28th, 2009 7:19 PM |
I applied for a full-time job in February, and found out I was 13 weeks pregnant in March. I began looking into my responsibilities as a job applicant (to notify potential employers or not) and found a clear consensus that it was a personal situation that need not be revealed. In fact, legally pregnancy can not be a factor considered by potential employers, but people are human and once they know it is difficult for them to not consider it and focus only on job qualifications.
Anyway, the company I applied to had a temporary hiring freeze, and I was offered the job at 25 weeks pregnant! I accepted (by phone call from HR), then called the senior partner and told him I was excited and looking forward to getting started. I then let him know that I am pregnant and so will require some time of in the not-to-distant future. He was supportive and congratulated me! He even said it was not necessary to inform HR unti I wanted to, probably after signing my employment contract. I know every place/job is different, but this was my experience. ↑ |
| Name: Velile | Date: Jun 9th, 2009 11:20 AM |
| I also just told my boss i was pregnant and hes not too pleased am 23weeks now; so now he wants us to meet to decide on whats going to happen to my position during my maternity leave?????will keep you posted definetly. ↑ |
| Name: sophie | Date: Jun 10th, 2009 4:55 PM |
| I am almost 3 months pregnant and just got hired as a new kindergarten teacher. I am a career changer, 31 years old. Though i am excited, I am terrified to tell my boss. I am so scared she is going to treat me differently or try to pull the job offer. I know i have to tell her soon, but i want to wait until papers are signed..etc. We need the money and benefits. ↑ |
| Name: Bounty2009 | Date: Jun 30th, 2009 5:43 AM |
First of all congratulation for your pregnancy hun! And finding a new job is great new too!
But alwau remember to not streessing! You need to relax and take a lot of time for you and your baby. I rememer I spent a lot of time chilling out choosing my baby names. Here a great link http://www.bounty.com/babynames/ Did you already choose yours? I really wish you good luck for your new job and your pregnancy!! xx ↑ |
| Name: kerry | Date: Jul 3rd, 2009 7:46 AM |
| i went to my job interview when i was 2months pregnant i got the job and was worried about telling my boss but i did and he was not happy he said i knew i was pregnant when i had my interview and he was very rude he told me to get rid of the baby because it would ruin my life and my job was more important (er no) so i kept the baby and im still on maternity leave and im now expecting my second so i will be 3 months preg when i go back lol i cant wait to tel him again haha ↑ |
| Name: ee | Date: Jul 3rd, 2009 7:46 AM |
| Name: Lucy | Date: Jul 15th, 2009 12:30 PM |
| Does anyone know any massage therapists who have worked throughout their entire pregnancy? ↑ |
| Name: GiggleGirl | Date: Jul 20th, 2009 12:44 PM |
| ok, so I was almost 8 months pregnant, 17 years old and looking for a new job, My name Is Caroline by the way. I was a paper-girl when i was 14 till i was 16 then they said I was too old and sacked me. I have since got pregnant and my boyfriend has moved to america with his family. I worked in a packing company, lifting heavy boxes and the a couple of days ago I slipped at work and fell on my stomach at work , I hadn't told my boss I was pregnant, it was only when I had to go to first aid to get checked out that my boss walked in and saw my huge bump, as i'm in the 2nd trimester already almost the 3rd, he took one look at me and told me to go to home and dont ever come back to work for him. So i'm now 8 and a half months pregnant, and i have a lil money that my boyfriend sends me, around 600 a month, for the baby which goes on bills, food, and clothes. He may be coming back to the UK soon, but as hes only 15 he can't travel alone till he's 16, he txt's me and wants 2 be with me all the time and says he will be at home for the birth, but since the accident a couple of days ago, I have been getting sharp jolts in my womb, and last night the pain had me doubled over, I live at least 3 hours from the nearest hospital, and 2 hours from a doctors, and I have no car so I couldn't have any help and early this morning it felt like the baby was moving into the birth position, and about 3 hours ago I slipped down the stairs and smacked my belly on the coffe table but appered to be fine, I'm scared, im going to go into labour alone, the pain is really bad and I keep being sick every 15 minutes, Im scared, i live alone in the countryside, there is only 1 neighbour and they are on holiday at the moment and don;t get back till december. The baby is really pushing on my bladder and my bump is really BIG! I feel tired a lot, and there is a storm outside thats knocked the phone lines out and I have lost my mobile, I think my labour is starting 2, my waters are gonna break soon plz help me somebody, wat do i do? ↑ |
| Name: Emily @ thecareerpioneer.com | Date: Aug 18th, 2009 11:30 AM |
Hi Samie, it was wise for you to wait until you'd reached your 3-month mark before informing your employer. In this case, when you do inform them, you can simply let them know that. Besides, most women don't tell anyone they're pregnant until after three months anyway.
I think it's reasonable to say that your employer will understand and even if they do have a problem with it, then I think they'd be completely inconsiderate.
Your pregnancy is your personal business and I don't think it's necessary to inform a future employer of a pregnancy during the interview process, unless it might interfere with your actual job duties.
I also was pregnant when I started a new job last year and didn't let them know because it hadn't even been a week or so since I found out.
My recommendation is: don't be hard on yourself for not informing them. Go ahead and pull your supervisor aside and let him or her know that you're pregnant. If they as you how many months, then tell them. Afterward, ask if there's someone you need to speak with (Human Resources) to outline maternity leave/short-term disability leave when it's time to deliver the baby.
You can say something like: "Even though my due date is several months away, I want to be prepared." If you feel the need to, you can ensure them that your level of work will not be compromised simply because you're pregnant. And assure them that you will continue to deliver quality work. That should put them at ease. Hope this helps!
You can read more free inspirational, career-related articles and other practical advice at www.thecareerpioneer.com ↑ |
| Name: Lorietta | Date: Aug 24th, 2009 1:18 PM |
Hi, I am 21 weeks now and just got hired. I start work tomorrow and reading this forum does make me feel a litle better. We pregnant women whould not have to feel this way....:(
My boss does not know I am pregnant and I am also very nervous about the whole things. Who nows, she may understand or not...when I have the courage to tell her! ↑ |
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