2nd Trimester

Those who aren't returning to work...

When do you plan on telling them that you're not coming back? I feel kind of bad right now because I know that I'm definitely not coming back to work, so when people ask me about it,it's almost like I'm lying. However, I don't want to tell them just yet because they have been doing some layoffs & while DH & I will be ok on one paycheck, we're not quite ready for that just yet. I'm due 8/26 & will be done with work probably two weeks before my due date, I was thinking about telling them mid July?

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Re: Those who aren't returning to work...

  • Then I would turn in my 2 week's notice at the beginning of August, so you can get your 2 weeks off before you due date. If your company requires more notice than 2 weeks, then just turn in your letter earlier. But I wouldn't feel bad about waiting b/c if anything they will be glad that you aren't taking a maternity leave and not coming back from that, because that would leave them even more short-handed. And don't feel bad about lying, if they ask later why you said you were staying, just say you and DH thought about it and decided you should stay home.
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  • I am in the same boat. I just had my yearly review and they cornered me about my leave and I haven't said anything yet about not coming back. Technically you don't have to give any more than 2 weeks notice, but I am planning on telling them the beginning of July and working till July 31st. If they ask about why I didn't sany anything earlier I'm going to say we just decided on this. I don't want to tell them too early and them let me go early.
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  • Telling mid July for you sounds good. I'm stopping at the end of August and have already told them I'm not coming back. My job is pretty comprehensive and I love it, so I wanted to give them plenty of time to find my replacement and onboard them while I'm still working. They're very happy I gave them this much notice.
  • whenever you give someone your notice, they could opt to lay you off immediately. 2 weeks is standard because its most "fair" to the employeer and you, however, you should be ready to go the day you tell (ie computer has no personal stuff on it, you could throw all your personal photos in your bag, etc) just in case there is a backlash. I would especially be concerned about this happening if there were layoffs at my work. As tempting as it is, its in your best interest to not give your notice earlier than 2 weeks. Most places are scrabbling to replace you with just 2 weeks notice anyways, but its better to be in this position versus being let go before you are ready.

     

  • I have the same dilemma. I want to use all the sick/vaca I have, so I will most likely tell them that once the baby is born and will give them an end date based on how much time i have built up.
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    If you have a good relationship with your employer you can tell them early but if you are worried about them laying you off you can just give them your 2 weeks notice.
  • I'm not telling until after baby comes. I have been paying into short-term disability for the past year and I want my money!! :-P I have made it clear that it could go either way, though, so I'm sure they won't be suprised. My STD will be up at 6-8 weeks, so I'll put in my notice right after that, since they won't plan to have me back until 12 weeks later.
  • I'm lucky - I work for my dad - and he fully supports me being a SAHM.  He knows it's what I've always wanted and he cried when I told him and my mom that I was pregnant.  In fact, for months prior to my bfp, he kept asking when we were going to have a baby!  He's so excited. 

    Good luck to you ladies with the tough situations.  I wish I could pass the ease of my situation on to you!

  • I Wouldn't tell them untill the last possible min becasue they usually let people go right then.  I also know that many places that have short term disability you have to go back and work at least one day or you have to pay it back (At least that is how it works here)
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  • If you are planning on collecting Short term disability or your company offers any type of paid leave- I would not tell them until that is exhausted because they can stop payment if you give notice that you are not returning.

     However, I am returning unless I hit the lotto between now and September first!

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