I have a MAJOR job interview!!! ;)

[heatherrae]

I have a job interview with a boutique firm that does high profile criminal defense and asylum cases. Yes, this lawyer called me on Sunday at 9 p.m. to talk...lol. You think it will be high pressure?

He said that I can expect to be doing murder cases, supreme court cases, LOTS of appelate work right away.

He LOVED my resume and my interview over the phone.

Only one catch. He said he needed someone ASAP because his right hand associate attorney is going to have a baby soon, and his other male attorney is intimidated by the high pressure death penalty cases and such. I didn't throw in "hey, I'm going to be giving birth soon too." I'm going to go to the interview and just try to convince him that it will be okay and I won't take much time off. I didn't want to ruin my shot at the interview.

Anyway, WOO HOO! I'm not going to let this one slip out of my grips. I've never done a job interview that I didn't land the job.

 

[EnderJE]

Aren't you preggers or something? Doesn't the fact that you're going to take some time off right away go against your favour? Is this a way to get JS arrested in put into a high profile death penalty case?

 

[Bikini Mod]

I hope that everything works in your favor momma! Keepin our fingers crossed for you.

 

[heatherrae]

Yes, it weighs against me. That is why I have to go in there and convince them that I can work around it and not take too much time off. I will schedule an induction at 38 weeks and only take a week off if that will work.

I really NEED to get this job.

Naw, I don't want my little shmoopie dead. Even though we aren't together anymore, he's still my shmoop.

 

[heatherrae]

I hope that everything works in your favor momma! Keepin our fingers crossed for you.

THANKS! I'm really just happy to get a face to face with someone. Face to face I do well.

 

[EnderJE]

Whaa? You aren't together anymore? Was it over that girl?

 

[heatherrae]

Whaa? You aren't together anymore? Was it over that girl?

No, it was just that we were going in different directions in life. However, he is still welcome in my home anytime.

 

[Bikini Mod]

THANKS! I'm really just happy to get a face to face with someone. Face to face I do well.

You need to wear an outfit that REALLY accentuates your boobs... Maybe then they won't notice the belly and you can just call out with the flu.

When you get back to work imagine the comments -

"Damn that flu must have been BAD! Wear'd your belly go?!"

*giggle*

 

[stilleto]

Whaa? You aren't together anymore? Was it over that girl?

jack found out heather was having a lesbian affair with a horse.

obviously, a female horse.

they had a big fight, and she hit him with a drumstick. she's awaiting trial.

 

[stilleto]

oh, and good luck heather!
do you have... a maternity suit?
what are you going to say if he asks who will be watching your baby when you go back to work?

 

[heatherrae]

You need to wear an outfit that REALLY accentuates your boobs... Maybe then they won't notice the belly and you can just call out with the flu.

When you get back to work imagine the comments -

"Damn that flu must have been BAD! Wear'd your belly go?!"

*giggle*

LOL...I sent a writing sample from a firm newsletter that I did at the large firm. It had a picture of me as a blond and weighing 100 lbs. Won't they be surprised to see me now. LOL.

 

[heatherrae]

oh, and good luck heather!
do you have... a maternity suit?
what are you going to say if he asks who will be watching your baby when you go back to work?

No, I don't have any suits that fit me anymore. I gotta go find one. Black..my signature. I always wore black.

My sister will be watching him and I plan to live downtown within walking distance to the job. It is in cincinnati.

 

[stilleto]

My sister will be watching him and I plan to live downtown within walking distance to the job. It is in cincinnati.

a. do you have a sister? if not, do you want to borrow mine? she charges $10 an hour and will do anything. i mean, anything.

b. i guess you'd move to cincinnati? cause, that's not within walking distance of podunk.

 

[GoldenDelicious]

you want to be a major now? wtffffffff

 

[heatherrae]

a. do you have a sister? if not, do you want to borrow mine? she charges $10 an hour and will do anything. i mean, anything.

b. i guess you'd move to cincinnati? cause, that's not within walking distance of podunk.

yes, I really would have my sister watching him during the day.

Yeah, I can get out of this place easily because of the way the deal is structured and move to cincy again if I get the job.

I'm so excited! The work sounds really EXCITING and not something 99% of lawyers get to do.

 

[jh1]

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Signed,
KB

 

[heatherrae]

you want to be a major now? wtffffffff

I want to be a major hottie. However, my ass is standing in the way.

 

[gotmojo]

http://www.gizmoz.com/video/1642621_luckstat

 

[heavy_duty]

You really need to take 1 year off with the baby!

I have a job interview with a boutique firm that does high profile criminal defense and asylum cases. Yes, this lawyer called me on Sunday at 9 p.m. to talk...lol. You think it will be high pressure?

He said that I can expect to be doing murder cases, supreme court cases, LOTS of appelate work right away.

He LOVED my resume and my interview over the phone.

Only one catch. He said he needed someone ASAP because his right hand associate attorney is going to have a baby soon, and his other male attorney is intimidated by the high pressure death penalty cases and such. I didn't throw in "hey, I'm going to be giving birth soon too." I'm going to go to the interview and just try to convince him that it will be okay and I won't take much time off. I didn't want to ruin my shot at the interview.

Anyway, WOO HOO! I'm not going to let this one slip out of my grips. I've never done a job interview that I didn't land the job.

 

[heatherrae]

http://www.gizmoz.com/video/1642621_luckstat

Thanks.

 

[heatherrae]

You really need to take 1 year off with the baby!

I'm a single mommy. It isn't possible. If it were, I would.

 

[b0und]

I really hope you get it. Best of luck Heather. And I think you're a major hottie.




b0und (shameless buttkisser)

 

[heavy_duty]

motherhood is more exciting!

yes, I really would have my sister watching him during the day.

Yeah, I can get out of this place easily because of the way the deal is structured and move to cincy again if I get the job.

I'm so excited! The work sounds really EXCITING and not something 99% of lawyers get to do.

 

[heatherrae]

I really hope you get it. Best of luck Heather. And I think you're a major hottie.




b0und (shameless buttkisser)

Thank you!

 

[heatherrae]

motherhood is more exciting!

Yes, it is. Part of being a good mommy is putting a roof over his head and food on the table, though. I have to work.

I agree with this lady:

http://ivillage.feedroom.com/index.jsp?fr_story=1ae2f820d47a2a8777d526c26ccd8721a8368663&rf=mrss

 

[the_clockwork]

awesome.. maybe he won't notice your prego?

good luck

 

[javaguru]

awesome.. maybe he won't notice your prego?

good luck

She should just play it off as being really really fat...

 

[heatherrae]

She should just play it off as being really really fat...

Hope the pregnancy doesn't make him take someone else.

I'm biting my nails now. I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep.

 

[Mavafanculo]

good luck HR - I'm sure you'll do great.

and tell him you're friends with a photochopper who can fabricate evidence whenever you need it. that'll clinch the deal.

 

[Cal_21]

Hope the pregnancy doesn't make him take someone else.

I'm biting my nails now. I don't think I'm going to be able to sleep.

Just say it's tapeworm and you have a distended belly...

 

[biteme]

I have a job interview with a boutique firm that does high profile criminal defense and asylum cases. Yes, this lawyer called me on Sunday at 9 p.m. to talk...lol. You think it will be high pressure?

He said that I can expect to be doing murder cases, supreme court cases, LOTS of appelate work right away.

He LOVED my resume and my interview over the phone.

Only one catch. He said he needed someone ASAP because his right hand associate attorney is going to have a baby soon, and his other male attorney is intimidated by the high pressure death penalty cases and such. I didn't throw in "hey, I'm going to be giving birth soon too." I'm going to go to the interview and just try to convince him that it will be okay and I won't take much time off. I didn't want to ruin my shot at the interview.

Anyway, WOO HOO! I'm not going to let this one slip out of my grips. I've never done a job interview that I didn't land the job.

I don't think that you are really an attorney. I'll apologize if I'm wrong.

 

[heavy_duty]

Interviewer might trip out when he sees that she is pregnant and be pissed that she was not up front about it over the phone even when pregnancy did come up in the phone interview.


~just sayin~

 

[heatherrae]

Interviewer might trip out when he sees that she is pregnant and be pissed that she was not up front about it over the phone even when pregnancy did come up in the phone interview.


~just sayin~

Well, in that case the result would have been the same anyway.

 

[heatherrae]

I don't think that you are really an attorney. I'll apologize if I'm wrong.

I don't really give a fuck whether you believe it or not, biteme.

 

[heatherrae]

good luck HR - I'm sure you'll do great.

and tell him you're friends with a photochopper who can fabricate evidence whenever you need it. that'll clinch the deal.

LOL....wow!

 

[Faizakafez]

I don't really give a fuck whether you believe it or not, biteme.

 

[heatherrae]

I REALLY believe he's a sexist idiot who can't believe that there are women attorneys out in the world.

I really believe he needs to get back to his rake and STFU...lol.

 

[stilleto]

I don't think that you are really an attorney. I'll apologize if I'm wrong.

then you owe her an apology.

 

[Faizakafez]

I REALLY believe he's a sexist idiot who can't believe that there are women attorneys out in the world.

I really believe he needs to get back to his rake and STFU...lol.

wait wait....


there women attorneys? wtf... lol

is for that behind you showed me

 

[BNG]

Best o' Luck to you.

I personally am impressed quite a bit by determined single mommies. In fact,...I married one. As long as you have a real plan in place for child care, ect. you have a much better chance than if you walk in there just looking good.

 

[heatherrae]

Best o' Luck to you.

I personally am impressed quite a bit by determined single mommies. In fact,...I married one. As long as you have a real plan in place for child care, ect. you have a much better chance than if you walk in there just looking good.

Thanks, BNG.

 

[heatherrae]

then you owe her an apology.

LOL...I won't hold my breath for an apology, but, yeah, he does owe me one.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Going back to work a WEEK after giving birth? Aye Chihuahua. More power to you, but there is no way in HELL I could have gone back to working full time a WEEK after birthing a baby.

 

[heatherrae]

Going back to work a WEEK after giving birth? Aye Chihuahua. More power to you, but there is no way in HELL I could have gone back to working full time a WEEK after birthing a baby.

Yeah, maybe unrealistic as hell. I just don't want to lose the job. Maybe I should say that I need 2 weeks. I think that I stay in the hospital for 2 days alone. My interview is on Thursday night. I have to find something to wear. That is going to be a challenge.

 

[yonkers weights]

The high pressure might induce labor!
GOOD LUCK!!!

I have a job interview with a boutique firm that does high profile criminal defense and asylum cases. Yes, this lawyer called me on Sunday at 9 p.m. to talk...lol. You think it will be high pressure?

He said that I can expect to be doing murder cases, supreme court cases, LOTS of appelate work right away.

He LOVED my resume and my interview over the phone.

Only one catch. He said he needed someone ASAP because his right hand associate attorney is going to have a baby soon, and his other male attorney is intimidated by the high pressure death penalty cases and such. I didn't throw in "hey, I'm going to be giving birth soon too." I'm going to go to the interview and just try to convince him that it will be okay and I won't take much time off. I didn't want to ruin my shot at the interview.

Anyway, WOO HOO! I'm not going to let this one slip out of my grips. I've never done a job interview that I didn't land the job.

 

[heatherrae]

The high pressure might induce labor!
GOOD LUCK!!!

I'm scheduling my labor to be induced...lol.

 

[Faizakafez]

This thursday?^^^

 

[Smurfy]

Yeah, maybe unrealistic as hell. I just don't want to lose the job. Maybe I should say that I need 2 weeks. I think that I stay in the hospital for 2 days alone. My interview is on Thursday night. I have to find something to wear. That is going to be a challenge.

No doctor would release someone to return to work a week after childbirth. Dont you think once they realize you are giving birth, they will ask for a release from your physician?

 

[heatherrae]

This thursday?^^^

No...lol.

My interview is this Thursday.

 

[Faizakafez]

get to shopping women!

may i suggest this unsomble

 

[Smurfy]

oh, BTW, I hope you get the job - sounds exciting!

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Yeah, maybe unrealistic as hell. I just don't want to lose the job. Maybe I should say that I need 2 weeks. I think that I stay in the hospital for 2 days alone. My interview is on Thursday night. I have to find something to wear. That is going to be a challenge.

SHOPPING TIME!

You might be able to do it, but in all honesty, I can't imagine it is possible. With sleep deprivation, hormones all over the place, sleep deprivation, soreness, sleep deprivation, a biological NEED to be with your baby, sleep deprivation, overwhelmed because you are now responsible for another life, sleep deprivation ..... Did I mention sleep deprivation? lol

You have NO IDEA what sleep deprivation is until you have a newborn. Maybe you can't sleep now, maybe you have always been an insomniac ... but it is NOTHING compared to caring for a newborn who has his days/nights mixed up and needs constant feedings. Holy cow.

Maybe you could say you need 2 weeks, and then will work part time to get into the swing of things for 2 weeks, then go full time? That way, you get a couple weeks to ease into things and maybe that can make the transition better.

 

[billfred]

Heather,

Please don't underestimate the maternal instincts that are going to kick in. I know I never had a baby but I have witnessed this with my wife. The first child, it killed her to go back to work in 6 weeks. Second child - she quit work, said there was no way she could do that again.

Those first few months are way important for the childs development. Give the job some time - you are smart and will find one. A few more weeks will make very little difference in the big picture of your career.

Just sayin...

 

[heatherrae]

Heather,

Please don't underestimate the maternal instincts that are going to kick in. I know I never had a baby but I have witnessed this with my wife. The first child, it killed her to go back to work in 6 weeks. Second child - she quit work, said there was no way she could do that again.

Those first few months are way important for the childs development. Give the job some time - you are smart and will find one. A few more weeks will make very little difference in the big picture of your career.

Just sayin...

That is good advice.

I guess I'm chomping at the bit because I have been trying since January to get a job. Never in my life since I was 15 have I been without a job. Usually, I land them so easily it is crazy. I'm terrified that if I don't land this job, it will be another 9 months. I haven't even been able to afford a haircut in 9 months, and I have a baby to clothe, feed and provide for by myself. So, I'm as nervous as can be.

 

[jd_uk]

Good luck. It'll be tough to convince them but you'll be fine either in this int or others.

 

[heavy_duty]

my maternal instincts kicked in and the baby didnt even come out of my body LOL
I went work late every day.
came home at lunch.
and came home early from work.

I dont know how men can leave for work before the babies wake up then get home at the end of the day when baby is already in bed - that is so fucked - (but hell they prolly make way more money that me)

In Ontario Canada, we have a pretty awesome "mat leave"...

check it out:

How much time off can parents take for pregnancy and parental leave?
A birth mother can take both pregnancy and parental leave. Birth mothers are entitled to 17 weeks of unpaid, job-protected pregnancy leave. Those who take pregnancy leave are entitled to up to 35 weeks' parental leave. Birth mothers who don't take pregnancy leave, and all other new parents, are entitled to up to 37 weeks' parental leave.

If each parent of a newborn took the maximum leave allowed at separate times, the baby would have a parent at home for 89 consecutive weeks (17 weeks of pregnancy leave for the birth mother, plus 35 weeks of parental leave for the birth mother, plus 37 weeks of parental leave for the other parent).

Parents may also choose to go on leave at the same time: for example, a father could take parental leave at the same time a mother is on pregnancy or parental leave.

 

[heatherrae]

my maternal instincts kicked in and the baby didnt even come out of my body LOL
I went work late every day.
came home at lunch.
and came home early from work.

I dont know how men can leave for work before the babies wake up then get home at the end of the day when baby is already in bed - that is so fucked - (but hell they prolly make way more money that me)

In Ontario Canada, we have a pretty awesome "mat leave"...

check it out:

How much time off can parents take for pregnancy and parental leave?
A birth mother can take both pregnancy and parental leave. Birth mothers are entitled to 17 weeks of unpaid, job-protected pregnancy leave. Those who take pregnancy leave are entitled to up to 35 weeks' parental leave. Birth mothers who don't take pregnancy leave, and all other new parents, are entitled to up to 37 weeks' parental leave.

If each parent of a newborn took the maximum leave allowed at separate times, the baby would have a parent at home for 89 consecutive weeks (17 weeks of pregnancy leave for the birth mother, plus 35 weeks of parental leave for the birth mother, plus 37 weeks of parental leave for the other parent).

Parents may also choose to go on leave at the same time: for example, a father could take parental leave at the same time a mother is on pregnancy or parental leave.

Yeah, Sweden has awesome maternity leave as well. I have NO maternity leave because in America you have to be with an employer for a year.

I wonder if in countries where they have long paid maternity leaves if it makes employers less likely to hire women. ??? Seems like some would not hire young women because of the potential time off.

 

[heavy_duty]

oh and the province paid my wife $500.00/week whe she was off. it's called employment insurance.

 

[heatherrae]

oh and the province paid my wife $500.00/week whe she was off. it's called employment insurance.

Yeah, that is good. I wish I could do that. Unfortunately, the prefession I chose means long hours to put food on the table. Such is life sometimes.

 

[heavy_duty]

good question, unlike your profession my wifes profession is 99.9% women.

here you have to have been hired at least 13 WEEKS proir to baby's "due date"
if he's born early, it's all good still.

 

[heavy_duty]

see HR
if you would have moved to Toronto got pregnant by me then got a job 13 weeks before baby was born you would not have had all these issues to deal with now!

which head were you thinking with?

Yeah, that is good. I wish I could do that. Unfortunately, the prefession I chose means long hours to put food on the table. Such is life sometimes.

 

[heatherrae]

see HR
if you would have moved to Toronto got pregnant by me then got a job 13 weeks before baby was born you would not have had all these issues to deal with now!

which head were you thinking with?

I only have one head.


You should have told me this earlier! Would you pay for my clothes, manicures, hair, etc. Oh yeah, and for the baby's stuff?