Anyone ever job hunt hunt while pregnant?

burger914 · Apr 25, 2004

hello,

I am really unhappy in my long term care position. I am four months pregnant and doubt that I will be able to find a new job. Has anyone else tried to find a new job while pregnant?

nurseunderwater · Apr 25, 2004

don't ask, don't tell....and in the same reply, I oriented with a woman who was 8 months pg and went from contract prn to full time..in in TX when your benifits kick in pg is not considered a pre-existing cond...she got everyting covered... so, i suppose you never know.

nurseunderwater · Apr 25, 2004

don't ask, don't tell....and in the same reply, I oriented with a woman who was 8 months pg and went from contract prn to full time..in in TX when your benifits kick in pg is not considered a pre-existing cond...she got everyting covered... so, i suppose you never know.

Energizer Bunny · Apr 25, 2004

I tried once, but nothing ever came through...I wasn't showing yet either and didn't tell anyone. The thing is, if you have to lift you sorta have to tell unless you want to take a chance on harming the baby.

Energizer Bunny · Apr 25, 2004

I tried once, but nothing ever came through...I wasn't showing yet either and didn't tell anyone. The thing is, if you have to lift you sorta have to tell unless you want to take a chance on harming the baby.

burger914 · Apr 25, 2004

So I should just sort of not tell? I just wouldn't want them to get mad at me later when they find out I was less then honest during the interview. I am only looking for a part-time position.

burger914 · Apr 25, 2004

So I should just sort of not tell? I just wouldn't want them to get mad at me later when they find out I was less then honest during the interview. I am only looking for a part-time position.

ARmickie · Apr 25, 2004

I have, although it wasn't in the medical field at the time. I was about five months pregnant, and you couldn't tell. I was interviewed and offerred the position, but because I knew the long hours and other circumstances that came along with the positions (slippery floors, etc.), I felt I had to disclose the pregnancy. The interviewer then suggested that I let them know ASAP after delivery and that if they had a position open at that time, I would definitely have the job. I stayed home throughout the rest of the pregnancy and then went to work after I had my son.

ARmickie · Apr 25, 2004

I have, although it wasn't in the medical field at the time. I was about five months pregnant, and you couldn't tell. I was interviewed and offerred the position, but because I knew the long hours and other circumstances that came along with the positions (slippery floors, etc.), I felt I had to disclose the pregnancy. The interviewer then suggested that I let them know ASAP after delivery and that if they had a position open at that time, I would definitely have the job. I stayed home throughout the rest of the pregnancy and then went to work after I had my son.

burger914 · Apr 25, 2004

I wish staying at home was an option, but it isn't. I definately have to work at least part-time. Unfortunately, I feel if I stay at this position, I may be putting way too much stress on myself.

burger914 · Apr 25, 2004

I wish staying at home was an option, but it isn't. I definately have to work at least part-time. Unfortunately, I feel if I stay at this position, I may be putting way too much stress on myself.