| Posted By |
Message |
curliegirl
He's here!!!!
Member since 3/06 10128 total posts
Name:
Gina
|
I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
It's for a District Marketing Manager here on LI and sounds like it would be really good.
I would be a fool to refuse the phone interview, but what happens if they want me to proceed?
Should I tell them I'm pregnant or just show up to the interview?
Has anyone taken a new job 5 1/2 months pregnant?
|
Posted 7/19/07 12:30 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
Karen
Just chillin'!!
Member since 1/06 9690 total posts
Name:
Karen
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
Just be careful - you wouldn't be eligible for FMLA, and depending on the company policies, you might not be eligible for maternity benefits either. My old company, you had to be there a year before maternity benefits kicked in.
|
| Posted 7/19/07 12:45 PM |
| |
|
curliegirl
He's here!!!!
Member since 3/06 10128 total posts
Name:
Gina
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
Posted by Karen
Just be careful - you wouldn't be eligible for FMLA, and depending on the company policies, you might not be eligible for maternity benefits either. My old company, you had to be there a year before maternity benefits kicked in.
You're right, but I get zero maternity at my current job anyway. And I would rather not come back to my current job anyway, so I really have nothing to lose.
|
| Posted 7/19/07 12:49 PM |
| |
|
MichelleR
my Becks
Member since 5/05 1772 total posts
Name:
tracyg
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
I am in almost the same situation, but I decided to wait on the job hunt. I have no intention of coming back to this hellhole, but I didn't want to start somewhere, then 4 months later have to take 3 months off. So on leave I will be job hunting.
But if you have the interview set up already, go for it. It couldn't hurt. If they didn't want to hire a preggo, then maybe they will keep you on file and keep you in mind later on.
|
| Posted 7/19/07 12:51 PM |
| |
|
curliegirl
He's here!!!!
Member since 3/06 10128 total posts
Name:
Gina
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
I figured it couldn't hurt, I didn't even apply!!! They have had my resume on file for a while now, at least 6 months.......
|
| Posted 7/19/07 12:57 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
I would go for it. What do you have to lose? If they want to hire you, they are the ones who are going to have to accomodate your leave.
GOOD LUCK!
|
| Posted 7/19/07 1:11 PM |
| |
|
curliegirl
He's here!!!!
Member since 3/06 10128 total posts
Name:
Gina
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
Posted by Mommytimesthree
I would go for it. What do you have to lose? If they want to hire you, they are the ones who are going to have to accomodate your leave.
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you!!! That's what I was just saying to my mom.....
|
| Posted 7/19/07 1:13 PM |
| |
|
MichelleR
my Becks
Member since 5/05 1772 total posts
Name:
tracyg
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
yeah good luck!
|
| Posted 7/19/07 1:15 PM |
| |
|
ckone
LIF Adult
Member since 8/06 3014 total posts
Name:
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
I had a phone interview on Friday and I am meeting them for a face to face next Thursday morning. Luckily, I am only going to be 11 weeks but...........
Do I disclose or not???? I'm apprehensive because I did have a miscarriage at 15 weeks 4 days last year therefore.........who knows what can happen.
I could stay where I am but.....I drive from LI to upper Westchester and I already have a 17 month old. The drive is horrible and it's really hard to handle.
I read that you should not say anything over the phone. If you get a second interview and you go in.....obviously they will see something. If they are professional, they will not say anything. Go through the interview and talk about your capabilities. After that talk about the fact that you are obviously pregnant but this will not interfere with your coming back to work.
|
| Posted 7/19/07 3:14 PM |
| |
|
curliegirl
He's here!!!!
Member since 3/06 10128 total posts
Name:
Gina
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
Posted by ckone
I had a phone interview on Friday and I am meeting them for a face to face next Thursday morning. Luckily, I am only going to be 11 weeks but...........
Do I disclose or not???? I'm apprehensive because I did have a miscarriage at 15 weeks 4 days last year therefore.........who knows what can happen.
I could stay where I am but.....I drive from LI to upper Westchester and I already have a 17 month old. The drive is horrible and it's really hard to handle.
I read that you should not say anything over the phone. If you get a second interview and you go in.....obviously they will see something. If they are professional, they will not say anything. Go through the interview and talk about your capabilities. After that talk about the fact that you are obviously pregnant but this will not interfere with your coming back to work.
Great advice, thank you. I was going to say it right in the beginning if I get another interview, but I think waiting until after would be better.
As for you, I would wait to see if you get an offer, you have a few more months to let them know. If you feel you have to be upfront, do it after the interview.
Good luck to you.
|
| Posted 7/19/07 3:25 PM |
| |
|
|
|
Re: I have a phone interview on Monday!!!!!
I agree, do not mention it at the interview. At 11 weeks, its still early. You do not have to tell them anything until you are ready to.
Good luck to you both!
|
| Posted 7/19/07 3:27 PM |
| |
|
