https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 17:44:25 +0000 Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:04:43 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18093&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18093 Author: Bree
Subject: 1064
Posted: 23 October 2005 at 9:04am

Yeah its not a time they wanna hire people thats forsure.
But we are entitled to maternity leave after working for the same company for 6 months now. So that is a bonus.
I went back to my job for two weeks when my son was about 6 weeks old (only for 2hours in the morning).
I gave notice after that i missed him to much.
Now he is 10months and i am going back to work for 2days a week same sort of work, different business.
What sort of job are you going for? if you don't mind me asking? You wont want to be on your feet all day.
Best of luck, hope you get the job us mums deserve the same chance as any women out there. ]]> Sun, 23 Oct 2005 09:04:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18093&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18093 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18064&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18064 Author: meow
Subject: 1064
Posted: 22 October 2005 at 1:56pm

I wouldn't tell them as employers seem to be prejudiced towards pregnant women.. I can understand why, as they don't want to hire someone only to loose them again a little while down the track.. but anyone they hire could leave for some reason or another.

Wait a little while and then tell them. Good luck with job hunting, I had to temp as no one would hire me :P]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 13:56:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18064&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18064 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18051&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18051 Author: Alan Mum
Subject: 1064
Posted: 22 October 2005 at 9:00am

I personally would not tell them that is just me tho I would wait awhile then tell them you had jsut found out you only need to work in a job for 6 months to get paid parental leave. I don't think it is being dishonest I just think that they will be less then likly to emply you I had this problem when I was at an interview and mentioned my son there face's droped and i did not get the job so I am guessing it would be worse if you tell them you are preggy you could always wait till they offer you the job cause they can't take the offer back just cause you a preggy.
Good luck hope it all work's out for you.]]> Sat, 22 Oct 2005 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=18051&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#18051 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17985&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17985 Author: Roksana
Subject: 1064
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 12:34pm

Unfortunately most employers are not too keen on hiring pregnant women......As you will be due around June, they will have too get a temp for the time you are not there...and you have to be off for at least 13 weeks.....I know a girl who was like you and did not tell the employer that she was pregnant....three weeks after she started she told them that she found out she was pregnant....they could not fire her but were not too happy.....I think it is a morale dilemma more than any thing.....


Good luck...you might be surprised...your future employer might be a very understanding person, and not care that you are pregnant. ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:34:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17985&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17985 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17960&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17960 Author: WernerRiekie
Subject: 1064
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 11:05am

Thanks, guys I am just concern that if I tell them in an interview, or before they offer me a job I might loose the opportunity to even start working.

Rieks]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:05:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17960&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17960 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17955&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17955 Author: daikini
Subject: 1064
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 10:58am

I agree with Becs, its best to be upfront. You may need to take a couple of hours off during the day for antenatal appointments and stuff, so its best if your employer knows whats going on.]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:58:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17955&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17955 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17952&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17952 Author: Teenmummy
Subject: 1064
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 10:55am

hey i recommend yeah you tell them as soon as your showing or start feeling unwell,cause he may have time off work etc.....best to be upfront rather then later, they cnt fire you but its up to your boss what he wants in a employee]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:55:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17952&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17952 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17949&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17949 Author: WernerRiekie
Subject: 1064
Posted: 21 October 2005 at 10:12am

I am 6wks pregnang and looking for a job. I just had a gr8 interview. Do I tell them that I am early pregnant or do I wait. Can they fire me if I dont tell them? I plan to go back asap, not taking leave for a very long time. I know it would be difficult, but sometimes you need to do these things.       ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:12:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1064&PID=17949&title=pregnant-and-job-hunting#17949