Difficulty finding a job

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · May 14, 2009

i hear you , job searching is very frustrating and time consuming.. i know i've been there, your pregnancy is more important right now especially with the pih, but of course you know that already... apply for jobs that don't require you to be on your feet at all or much. in your condition you really shouldn't be working, really but i understand your reasoning.. where do you live?... have you checked for jobs online? do you have any family to help? maybe filing unemployment is the best option just for now for you and baby... my prayers are with you. :icon_hug:

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 14, 2009

I think you should apply for some type of aid, until you have your baby. I think you would qualify for it, just because of your condition. I know you don't want to appy for unemployment right now, but you might have too, if you don't have any other income coming in. I don't want to burst your bubble, but maybe you should of applied for jobs online, and made sure you had a job, before you left your job in the state you were living before, I think that would of allowed you to play it safe, before making a big decision to move out of state, when you know you will be having a baby soon, with this economy being uncertained, and the unemployment rate is increasing, everyone needs to hang on to the jobs even more so. God BLess, and congratulations on your pregnacy, I hope you are getting enough rest, you need to stay off your feet, anyway.

NursingStudent5548 · May 14, 2009

The funny thing is I applied online....but called to hear if there had been any updates. They said I could be considered for the clerical positions after a typing test. So I went to take it....got well above the needed standards!!

I wasn't completely stupid in quitting my other job...We didn't move until my BF had found a job up here but his income barely pays the bills!!!

Also I wasn't able to continue working my other job...I had Dr. orders to quit because of the PIH and swelling...

Other job was CNA on my feet lifting and turning patients.

twinner2 · May 15, 2009

In this economy, unless there is a desperate need, it would be very difficult to get a position while pregnant. They probably do not want to hire someone that is pregnant, train them, and then have them go on maternity leave.

Speaking from personal experience, when I was a retail supervisor, I hired several pregnant women. I always got burned from it. They either went light duty or used the health benefits for the delivery then quit. It is unfortunate that you will suffer from other people's actions, but hiring a pregnant person can definitely be risky business, and has virtually no positive gain from a company's perspective.

Best of luck to you in your search!

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

I wanted to ask, did your formal job offer disability insurance. You said that you had a doctor's note to relieve you from working, because of your PIH. I don't know if they offered it, or you had your person disability insurance, but if they didn't, you need to get unemployment insurance from them, to compensate for the disability insurance, remember, the umemployment insurance is your own money you worked for. You are entitled to it. God Bless.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

I would also make one other suggestion, try homecare, or a sitters job, that doesn't require any lifting or pulling patients. Try some homecare or homehealth agencies, do you have your CHHA?. When you apply, tell them of your pregnancy, and that you need a sitter case, or homecare case, that doesn't require you to be on your feet allday. You might be able to work 4 hours a day.

NursingStudent5548 · May 16, 2009

I don't know if they had disability insurance...

I gave them my Dr's note and a copy of the lab results and ED discharge paperwork.

Once I turned in the Dr's note that was the end of my two weeks notice I had already put in because I had to move states.

I wish I could have moved sooner...to prevent this issue all together since then there should have been no reason for my pregnancy to be an issue since it wasn't even visible.

I also wouldn't have felt so guilty not mentioning back them because I could have easily been on the job for 4-5 months before taking maternity leave.

I feel more guilty now since I have less than 3 months.

Also the reason I wasn't able to move sooner is I was enrolled in 19 credit hours of gen. ed's for my BSN. That was alot of money and time wasted to get up and move...

Besides that would look aweful on my transcript when apply for schools here.

Though its harmful now I must say I walked away with only 1 B so it was worth it. Now I just need to apply for a BSN program here.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

You had all the right intentions, you couldn't help, the way your condition prevented you from working, but your doctor, could of requested that they pay disability insurance, since the job was causing your swelling in your legs, by, you staying on your feet allday. He could suggested it, under workers comp.

DemeLVN2009, LVN · May 16, 2009

I had a friend who had cancer in his legs, lower legs exact. He was a hospital tech like me at the time. His feet would swell up like a ballon. He could work on the floor at all, he was given light duty. His doctor requested that he stayed off his feet. He got state disability for his cancer,The job caused the swelling of his ankles, because he was on his feet for 12 hours.

Teacher Sue · May 18, 2009

I would not look for a job at this point if I were you. At seven months pregnant, you would probably not even be able to complete an orientation before you need to take your maternity leave. And when you return to work after the birth, you will probably need to start over from the beginning with orientation. This is a huge waste of time and money for any employer. Most places don't offer disability coverage until you have been employed for 6 months, so your maternity leave would not be covered anyway. I would try to get disability from your old job, or apply for some kind of aid. This may be unappealing to you, but sometimes we need to do things that we don't want to just to make ends meet. After your baby is born, you will be better able to look for a job that suits you, instead of settling for something just to have a job. The economy will get better, and maybe in a few months jobs will be easier to find

NursingStudent5548 · May 18, 2009

I am not doing this to try to get paid maternity leave... I am doing it so I CAN PAY MY BILLS!! I have applied for every type of aid except unemployment or disability. I am waiting on food stamps, and medicaid...maybe even TANF...

Its embarassing yet, I have held my chin up through all of this...We have cut any and ALL unecessary spending.

I havent applied for any jobs I wouldn't want to keep after the baby is born.. Strictly positions I am capable of doing in my condition and that I would want to continue in....

Stuff like receptionist, (just a bunch of clerical work), I have tried to apply at this hospital that offers child care 24/7 that way as soon as I am able I can return to work...

I guess I am most frustrated because I went from 18 hours of college credit, and 36 hours a week of school everyday for the last year and now I am stuck in a house all day that couldn't get any cleaner...

I once read a story about how back in the days they quilted to remain from going crazy. I feel what she meant by "you do that same dishes everyday, wash the same clothes, tend the same floor,etc". I can't hack it, I hope we are approved for food stamps....and I will try for unemployment and disability if this interview this week doesn't go well.

We are close to being able to pay the bills but lack grocery, and gas money....

Not to mention money to obtain all the needed baby items....like diapers, bottles, car seat.... (I honestly couldn't afford garage sell items)!!