tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post4356561326776791450..comments2023-11-02T05:07:14.241-05:00Comments on Wringing Out My Sponge: A Change in Plans.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856517158944872393noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-73427955670633954642009-04-18T22:54:00.000-05:002009-04-18T22:54:00.000-05:00I'm really sorry to hear about this. I think thou...I'm really sorry to hear about this. I think though, it would be important for you to weigh the costs and benefits of staying at home versus working full time, taking into consideration your desire to breastfeed, cost of daycare, how you feel (personally) about dropping your child off to daycare etc... I know from a lot of my friends that these costs outweighed the benefits of having a job and the money they made. In the end, it'll be a tough decision, but making a list always helps.sarahbaishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02294594865211703774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-11687444237161281692009-04-18T21:40:00.000-05:002009-04-18T21:40:00.000-05:00What a shitty way for your boss to conduct busines...What a shitty way for your boss to conduct business. Argh! I felt frustrated for you reading this. Hm. I also suggest you look up the laws and see if there is a way you can casually but firmly request (if you are going to go FT) that your boss provide a clean/private environment, or the time for you to leave and go somewhere else, to pump.<br /><br />What about staying on FT but meanwhile looking for a job where you could telecommute?Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699674732274478502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-6483871089755694322009-04-18T16:11:00.000-05:002009-04-18T16:11:00.000-05:00I have two and half more weeks of bed rest and the...I have two and half more weeks of bed rest and then the doctor will re-evaluate my situation. However, I haven't told a lot of people this but I have had some bleeding and cramping the last couple of days. I am sure that doesn't help my situation. So I would yes I will be on bed rest until 36 or 37 weeks.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406330150466009949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-12325174138840927962009-04-17T19:44:00.000-05:002009-04-17T19:44:00.000-05:00I know I already talked to you about this earlier,...I know I already talked to you about this earlier, but I am saying it again. That SUCKS. I tried writing a proposal once and it got me nowhere, so apparently I shall not be helping you actually write a good one. If I can help in any other way, though...let me know. Your boss's karma is seriously going to come and kick his ass. It will all work out. It always does.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377594606599796121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-76947259137499265512009-04-17T14:10:00.000-05:002009-04-17T14:10:00.000-05:00This is very shady of your boss, at least it is to...This is very shady of your boss, at least it is to me. And I agree. A written proposal about working from home would be best. My husband worked as a graphic designer and I worked as a journalist, and we both could have worked from home easily. And in fact, we did at times. Plus, there are tons of companies switching to this model now, because it saves them money on resources. <br /><br />Ugh. Sorry but this just makes me mad for you. I hate that we have to be made to make these kinds of decisions, as women, you know?Brittany Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04316417410513395767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-44471788076370417312009-04-17T13:12:00.000-05:002009-04-17T13:12:00.000-05:00I am with Anna, a nice wooden screne perhaps? Crai...I am with Anna, a nice wooden screne perhaps? Craigslist, baby! I know this all sucks and you are freaking out but better to find out now than when the baby is here. It will all work out as it should. I also like Anna's idea of a proposal to your boss. Think of a way that it could really benefit him and sell him on the idea. Also let him know you will try to be as flexible as possible to work with him if he does the same for you.---ToniAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-59555748214247523502009-04-17T12:27:00.000-05:002009-04-17T12:27:00.000-05:00What if you do a written proposal to your boss on ...What if you do a written proposal to your boss on how your working from home part time (only for the first year) would benefit him. Maybe putting it all on paper would show him how serious you are and how it will pay in the long run to retain you as an employee.<br />As far as you pumping, I'll ask my LLL leaders to see if there are laws regarding pumping at work and if your boss has any obligations to provide a place.<br />I also thought about this...since you sit in a corner (sort of) could we install a curved shower curtain closing you in when you need to be? Just trying to think out of the box!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949476353146102547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-87654165441811752802009-04-17T12:08:00.000-05:002009-04-17T12:08:00.000-05:00Well I have stressed about the breastfeeding issue...Well I have stressed about the breastfeeding issue too, I want to do and that would mean pumping in the middle of the. However I have a little more room then you do and work with all women so I am sure I could figure it out. Now what do you do for lunch?? Can you leave the office and go so where like a restaurant or a store that you could use their restroom or dressing room?? I don't know, I am sorry about that! If it helps I have no idea if I even have a job next year:) Especially with all this crazy bed rest stuff going on:)Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09406330150466009949noreply@blogger.com