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What kind of response did you get from your managers and/or your coworkers when you told them you were going on maternity leave? What arrangements did you make to make sure that your responsibilities at work were being covered while you were away?”
Asked by Lylah M. Alphonse on 13th March 2008
Comments so Far...
So they knew.
I did have to tell a short term job that I was Pg and they were less than thrilled.
Sad that people cant be happy for other people.
But I quit that place ASAP! and got hired pg.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by DebR on 16th March 2008
I think it worked out so well because I discussed starting a family during grad school with him before I started in his lab.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by relaxnsmile on 14th March 2008
Well I can't say that my experience was as joyful as Kate (but go Kate!)
I have 4 children so every time I needed to go out on maternity was a little different b/c I worked at diff't place. But, I can honestly say my bosses were happy for me personally, but not as enthusiastic when it was really time for me to go or come back. I always worked up to about 3-4 weeks before my DD and helped get a replacement. I guess my work was appreciated and I could take my bosses hesitation as a good sign.
Coming back was always the hardest thing for me and them, so I finally decided after my 3rd child to step down from my demanding hours of being a director, and I took a pay cut to cut down my hours and be with my baby.
When I had my 4th, my husband told me to just stay home, so I just quit my job to avoid all the hassles.
Flag as inappropriate Posted by caramelsugarberry38 on 14th March 2008
Flag as inappropriate Posted by Kate on 13th March 2008