thread: Would u wait till...

  1. #1
    Platinum Member. Love a friend xxx

    Jan 2008
    hoppers crossing
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    Would u wait till...

    Im 6 mths preg and im umming and arring abt looking for work.

    could use the extra cash and itd be nice to help out with xmas stuff

    But seriously would someone hire Me being so far along?


    just looking for part time

  2. #2
    Registered User

    Dec 2006
    Melbourne
    3,041

    I looked for part time work when I was 3 months pg and no one would hire me. One guy even told me that I would have been a no brainer if I wasn't pg but wasn't employing me for that reason

    I'm sure there are people that would though hun, you just need to find the right place xo

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Adelaide, SA
    3,962

    I guess it depends on what you're looking for? You may get something temporary but I don't think you'd be considered for more permanent roles. Good luck!

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Dec 2008
    8,986

    Apply for Christmas casual positions. I think they come out around now for Coles Myer etc.

  5. #5
    Registered User

    Nov 2010
    Perth, WA
    3,172

    That or find an office temping agency or similar if you have admin skills. They'll often have fixed short term positions that they're fine with having you with a definite end date.

    I'd look at more permanent roles once you're ready after bubs is born

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Aug 2008
    Ouiinslano
    5,303

    I would. I tried to hire a pregnant person once and she wouldn't take the job (had applied then got pg)

    Can't hurt to try!

  7. #7
    Registered User

    Oct 2007
    Middle Victoria
    8,924

    I got work when i was pregnant with my DD. I stopped applying for the permanent/long term positions in my field but looked for employers close to me geographically (to reduce fatigue factor) who were semi-relevant to my experience. I wrote a cover letter and hand delivered my CV with the cover letter. Chatted to whoever was at reception, and got a tour at a couple of places. I got offered two interviews, and was offered position at one. I worked there up until baby 1 was due, and then started back again (casual) when she was 12 months of age. Got pregnant soon after and will hopefully work again until close to due date. It works well for me and them, i am happy to do whatever work is available, and they are getting lots of loose ends tied up.

    good luck