https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:53:03 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2009 09:53:25 +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=26447 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=26447&PID=686779&title=what-would-you-do#686779 Author: shelleybean
Subject: 26447
Posted: 15 May 2009 at 9:53am

Great stuff - You just never know eh!]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 09:53:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=686779&title=what-would-you-do#686779 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684242&title=what-would-you-do#684242 Author: minik8e
Subject: 26447
Posted: 12 May 2009 at 12:58pm

Having heard further about it, it's VERY unlikely I'll get it - they want someone to start in July, which I definitely can't, but at least they will know my intentions are good.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 12:58:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684242&title=what-would-you-do#684242 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684073&title=what-would-you-do#684073 Author: jazzy
Subject: 26447
Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:39am

Yip apply, go in there with your I's dotted & T x'd. Go that little extra. Give them no reason not to give you the job. We all know that you might not get it because of being preggy, & that you will never know for sure. If it comes up say that you have child care all arrange for your return. Good luck.]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:39:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684073&title=what-would-you-do#684073 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684049&title=what-would-you-do#684049 Author: pepsi
Subject: 26447
Posted: 12 May 2009 at 10:22am

Agree with what everyone else said. I reckon a lot of employers are wary of whether or not staff will come back from maternity leave, so it is a good indication to them for sure. Good luck! ]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 10:22:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=684049&title=what-would-you-do#684049 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683418&title=what-would-you-do#683418 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 2:46pm

Definitely apply for it.  Also make it clear that you will be returning in December (not that it should make a difference but it does).  When I was preg with Michaela I went for a new job (within the same company) and got it over some people who had been here longer and who weren't going on 'extended' leave.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:46:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683418&title=what-would-you-do#683418 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683379&title=what-would-you-do#683379 Author: minik8e
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 2:17pm

They've always known I'm interested in further advancement - I took this position on the basis I could advance, as I'm not about doing a boring mundane job for years on end - I just can't do it, personally. And T - no they aren't getting anyone to cover for me while I'm away

Ok, I'll apply...what have I got to lose!!!]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:17:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683379&title=what-would-you-do#683379 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683367&title=what-would-you-do#683367 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 2:00pm

As the others have said apply for it that way they know you are interested in further advancement.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683367&title=what-would-you-do#683367 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683328&title=what-would-you-do#683328 Author: busymum
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 1:33pm

You have nothing to lose by applying for it. Applying for it may even convince them that you do intend to come back after not too long. Maternity leave does feel like a bother but they will have to have someone cover you for that time regardless of your role, so just go for it anyway.]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 13:33:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683328&title=what-would-you-do#683328 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683322&title=what-would-you-do#683322 Author: myfullhouse
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 1:31pm

I would apply for it, what have you got to lose? They already know your situation and that may mean they don't give you the job but as crakars said they will know that you are keen to return. Good luck!]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 13:31:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683322&title=what-would-you-do#683322 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683284&title=what-would-you-do#683284 Author: crakars
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 12:57pm

apply for it that way they know you are interested and keen to come back - they probably wont give it to you - but wont say its because of the pregnancy
IYKWIM. ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:57:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683284&title=what-would-you-do#683284 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683275&title=what-would-you-do#683275 Author: minik8e
Subject: 26447
Posted: 11 May 2009 at 12:54pm

I'm going on maternity leave at the start of July, returning to work at the start of December.

Our branch has just got permission to hire a new staff member for our local office, and I want to apply. When I started this job, it was on the understanding that I would work here for a couple of years and then move up to the next position, as I was originally intended to be the person who moved up through the ranks. Things changed a little and the position I was supposed to move into came available a year earlier than intended, and I didn't have the knowledge or experience required to take it on at that time. This new position is a step down from that one, but a step up from where I am now - and it's highly unlikely that this position or the next higher one will come up again at any time soon.

Would you apply, or just accept that the timing sucks and it's kind of an omen that it isn't for you....]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 12:54:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=26447&PID=683275&title=what-would-you-do#683275