tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post2179423319948386254..comments2023-04-22T14:32:37.571-05:00Comments on All You Knew Was Love...: Conflictedanonomityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07545417876262273845noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post-43483474011274968902011-04-19T23:48:12.646-05:002011-04-19T23:48:12.646-05:00And if we can't swing me staying home, of cour...And if we can't swing me staying home, of course. ;-) Although I have a feeling, that would be quite the stretch...anonomityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545417876262273845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post-71914276989483138792011-04-19T23:47:10.410-05:002011-04-19T23:47:10.410-05:00Thank you all who responded! :-) The problem wit...Thank you all who responded! :-) The problem with my current job is that my boss has no control whatsoever over the situation. She is just waiting to hear from the state whether they are funding the grant or not. She did tell me that if my job gets cut, she can hire me part-time... but I in that case, I wouldn't get to keep my insurance. So its basically just a big waiting game.<br /><br />Mary, you made some excellent points about life after baby. The more I think about it, the more I think staying in my current position is the best decision, as long as it remains an option. :-)anonomityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07545417876262273845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post-77519591677413543192011-04-19T20:29:20.483-05:002011-04-19T20:29:20.483-05:00I sort of feel the same on some of this. I've ...I sort of feel the same on some of this. I've been talking to DH because I too would like to stay home. Unfortunately that won't be able to happen since I'm the one that brings in the most $$$ and has the insurance. If I don't go back we'd stay without insurance which would be no bueno. <br /><br />I think the best option might be to stay where you are. Only because you are able to qualify for FMLA and you know for sure that you will get some time off to spend with LO. You also like your boss and the people you work with which is a plus. After having baby you will be trying to adjust to your new life :) I wouldn't want to also be trying to adjust to a new job. That's just my opinion. If the new job does offer you time off etc then maybe it might be a good consideration. Although I agree with pp if you do get an offer for the new job definitely talk to your boss and see if your current job is safe or not.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11811352839352343105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post-30779518580333443482011-04-19T12:37:00.078-05:002011-04-19T12:37:00.078-05:00I know that this is easier said than done, but it ...I know that this is easier said than done, but it sounds like there is not much point in worrying about this until a-you get the new job [wishing you lots of luck] or b-until you speak to you current employer. Having worked in HR a bit, I'd say that if you like your current boss, be honest with her. If the job opportunity materializes, you don't have to reply instantly, ask for a day or two to think about it. During that time, have a candid talk with your current boss, explaining that you have another offer, and you'd like to know if your current job is 'safe' and if you would qualify for mat leave. If the answer is favourable, then your problems might be solved...or at least postponed for a while. I hope it all works out!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05823767091787001229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5899910642162315304.post-4368668944040205322011-04-19T05:57:25.477-05:002011-04-19T05:57:25.477-05:00I feel you on this one! I am freaking out about go...I feel you on this one! I am freaking out about going back too. I keep telling my SO can't you just work another job too? Which he would without blinking but the economy is so bad it's lucky we both have jobs at this point. I have been trying to save up my time so I can take vacation after my maternity leave is up. Then I realized with all the morning appointments I have, then not making up the time because I am already exhausted I have used almost all of it! I am so upset. I work for medical billing and sometimes we get the option of working from home. I would have to ask our office courier to bring my mail to my house though. Everyday I get things from the bank here. <br /><br />Sorry now I went off in a rant. I know how you feel though! Hopefully we will have it all figured out soon. Good Luck!BellaStephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08129157299412942108noreply@blogger.com