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mommy2be716
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it? Updated 4/13
I was offered an interview at a very good middle school on Long Island. I scheduled the interview, but now I am having second thoughts about whether or not it is worth it. I feel like once they see I am pregnant, they will find a reason not to hire mt. I also don't have many sick days, and I feel like I'm just wasting it for no reason... Is it wrong to be thinking that it is a waste of time?
4/13 update: I interviewed at the middle and HS yesterday afternoon. I wore a chunky sweater to hide my bump. Just got called from the middle school for a demo lesson! I know I was one of 8 for the interviews yesterday, but I was wondering if anyone knew how many would probably be considered at this round? I will tell them that I am pregnant after my demo lesson is complete
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MrsB12614
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
I would go for the interview. They can't not hire you just because your pregnant
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| Posted 4/5/16 12:50 PM |
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Momma2015
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Posted by MrsB12614
I would go for the interview. They can't not hire you just because your pregnant
Agreed. Plus you're due in the middle of the summer where it wouldn't affect your work schedule nearly as much.
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| Posted 4/5/16 12:52 PM |
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
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Posted by MrsB12614
I would go for the interview. They can't not hire you just because your pregnant
Agreed. Plus you're due in the middle of the summer where it wouldn't affect your work schedule nearly as much.
This exactly. It's a great opportunity!!
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| Posted 4/5/16 1:31 PM |
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Nic1229
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
I wouldn't interview if it meant you weren't going to be able to start the school year in September. But if it wasn't going to affect that then I absolutely would.
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| Posted 4/5/16 1:45 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
If i stay where I am, I was going to go back at the end of Sept. If I got this job, I would start on the first day of school without a doubt. I guess I will go and see what happens
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| Posted 4/5/16 2:20 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Posted by mommy2be716
If i stay where I am, I was going to go back at the end of Sept. If I got this job, I would start on the first day of school without a doubt. I guess I will go and see what happens
To me, for a great opportunity, that is worth it.
I only took 8 weeks off(unpaid too!) when I had DD because I had just started a new job. It sucked, but in the long run, it meant NOTHING.
The opportunity is more important than a few weeks more leave
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JDubs
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
I would say go for it, it couldn't hurt. The worst they can do is not offer you the job- and they can't not offer it to you just because you're pregnant.
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| Posted 4/5/16 3:09 PM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Posted by mommy2be716
If i stay where I am, I was going to go back at the end of Sept. If I got this job, I would start on the first day of school without a doubt. I guess I will go and see what happens
Go, and tell them that. Say, "Look, I'm obviously pregnant, but due in July, and I'm looking to begin a new job at the beginning of the school year."
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| Posted 4/5/16 3:30 PM |
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alli3131
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Go. If they really like you they will talk to you about your after baby plans and worst case they could keep you in mind for future openings.
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| Posted 4/5/16 4:49 PM |
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bunnyluck
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
I say go. If you don't go there is a 100% chance you will not get the job. If you go there is a chance you will. Just be upfront about your start date and tell they you are eager to begin teaching on the first day of school.
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SLPRunner
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Go for it. It's good to know the LI school interviews are like regardless of what happens.
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PitterPatter11
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Go for it! My friend had a July baby and started at a new school in September - no problem!
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| Posted 4/5/16 7:52 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it?
Update: I actually just got called for another interview in the same district. One in the middle school and one in the HS!
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NervousNell
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it? Update at bottom
Posted by mommy2be716
Update: I actually just got called for another interview in the same district. One in the middle school and one in the HS!
That's so awesome! Good luck!
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KatiNoE
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it? Update at bottom
Posted by mommy2be716
Update: I actually just got called for another interview in the same district. One in the middle school and one in the HS!
Wonderful news! I hope to be subbing in the fall and am due in June. A friend was telling me that in her school they hired someone who was out on maternity leave for the first two months that she worked there. She was hired over another teacher that we know in the area who is totally qualified so apparently they didn't blink an eye when she showed up pregnant for the interview. This was in Queens. Good luck!!!
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| Posted 4/6/16 2:16 PM |
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mommy2be716
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Re: Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it? Update at bottom
Posted by KatiNoE
Posted by mommy2be716
Update: I actually just got called for another interview in the same district. One in the middle school and one in the HS!
Wonderful news! I hope to be subbing in the fall and am due in June. A friend was telling me that in her school they hired someone who was out on maternity leave for the first two months that she worked there. She was hired over another teacher that we know in the area who is totally qualified so apparently they didn't blink an eye when she showed up pregnant for the interview. This was in Queens. Good luck!!!
wow that is amazing. wish me luck!
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mommy2be716
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Teaching interview while pregnant.. worth it? Updated 4/13
Bump for update
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