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Maternity leave while being a hairstylist

knottie28e2d09150a44f05knottie28e2d09150a44f05 Newbie
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I’m a first time mom with my second pregnancy. My first pregnancy I over stressed about work and not knowing how to balance the two I ended up in a place I did not want to be in. Now I am almost 32 weeks pregnant and I’m having a hard time slowing down and I don’t know if it’s because of what I feel like my job requires of me. The reason I say this is because technically I am not obligated to work up until I’m due but I just have no clue how to stop working. My husband is also in the same industry and he sees the toll it has taken lately. Thankfully I have had a pretty healthy pregnancy this time around but All I know is how to work and be available and now just doesn’t seem like the appropriate time to continue giving when I need to prepare. On a lot of forums I’ve read that most times it’s because there is a financial tie to the situation where maternity leave may not be paid for. To be completely honest I don’t even know if it will be covered because I have a pretty awesome boss but I have also been doing preparing since way before I got to this point. I feel confident in being financially stable for a few months. Am I overthinking all of this? I originally thought/planned to work until 38 weeks but baby boy is in head down position and I physically feel more drained every day. As hairdressers we are often people pleasers but my clients aren’t the ones carrying this belly so ugh… just feeling stuck! I would love some advice from any other hair dressers or anyone who has or is experiencing something like this. Also, first time posting something like this so I feel like maybe it’s just my nerves getting to me ? Help! Lol
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Re: Maternity leave while being a hairstylist

  • baileeann409baileeann409 member
    I work in out patent surgery at the hospital and it is super demanding job while pregnant. I planned to work until 3 days before my due date. Though due to the same reasons as you I requested Friday's off for my last month and I'm so thankful I did. My friend who works in the hospital but sometimes floats to my area has also picked up two days my last week and my boss offered them to me to take off so I did. While I'm someone who doesn't call off and has a strong work ethic on low census days I'd take the day off when it was available to me. It has helped so much. Maybe cut down how many days a week you are working and be more selective about what clients you take from here on out? (Only do your favorites) your clients will understand your reasons for slowing down and know its coming. That's what I did anyway I'm not sure how applicable it is to your industry.
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