https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 13 May 2026 07:08:13 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120988 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 09:00:02 +0000 prettylizy 2120988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: yikes!! And it's not like you can call HR and be like "Hey guys, how much time can I take off before I mic drop you all?" </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120969 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:54:03 +0000 babycanuck 2120969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@getjazzy: this whole ordeal has taught me that about HR - they don't give a damn about the employees. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120967 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:53:11 +0000 avivoca 2120967@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I would take the contract and get out of that stressful environment. I was in a similar situation while pregnant and wasn't able to get out (I'm still there, too, because I haven't found another job) because I needed to be able to take maternity leave and job-protected leave isn't on the table if you've worked anywhere for less than 12 months here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120963 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:51:38 +0000 getjazzy 2120963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, how stressful!! I would take the 6 month contract because I couldn't live with the stress for the next 6 months. Plus, what if during that time they find a way to get rid of you for no reason? I think the nature of HR is changing, my workplace is out to protect and benefit the managers and the organization rather than any employees too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120962 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:51:35 +0000 babycanuck 2120962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@prettylizy: I do, and I've considering using it all, but if I leave and I use what I haven't accrued then I would have to pay it back </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120961 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:51:02 +0000 prettylizy 2120961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Do you have any vacation or sick time saved up by any chance? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120959 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:45:48 +0000 Synchronicity 2120959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: You need to do whatever you can to keep your sanity right now! I'd take the contract and get the hell out of dodge... your current boss sounds like a total A-hole. Sorry you've been under so much stress! :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120957 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:43:54 +0000 babycanuck 2120957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: the position is going backwards for what I've done so far, but you know what? i don't care. I just want to be happy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120955 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:42:53 +0000 LindsayInNY 2120955@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Eh, I've sorta been there. He may not be able to understand or relate but I'm sure he'll be supportive. At the end of the day, I think a less stressful environment will be best while pregnant. And I say that as someone who went from stress or stress-less a year ago :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120945 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:40:45 +0000 babycanuck 2120945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LindsayInNY: honestly having to explain the whole situation to DH. i'm dreading it but if I get this new position then it's all about staying healthy and calm during this pregnancy with no stress. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120944 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:39:55 +0000 LindsayInNY 2120944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel like option 1 is a no brainer. Why would you NOT take it? What's making you consider staying? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120886 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:59:38 +0000 babycanuck 2120886@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: @NorthStar: @yellowbird: Thanks everyone. I've really been struggling with this - I can't talk to DH because he has never worked in a corporate office environment and thinks if your boss makes it difficult for you to do work, then just sit there and get paid for doing nothing. If only!</p> <p>I am going to pursue the contract this week and hopefully something comes of it. I'm sure I'll be able to sell my skills to get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120856 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:46:52 +0000 NorthStar 2120856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I agree with Looch. If you are going to leave anyway, why even bother staying, especially, if you have the option of the 6 month contract work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120854 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:46:44 +0000 yellowbird 2120854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: i'ddefinitely take option 1.get out of that stressful environment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120845 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:42:48 +0000 looch 2120845@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Then I'd take the 6 month contract, no question! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120839 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:41:20 +0000 babycanuck 2120839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I had already decided I wasn't going back to this company after mat leave. I have been too unhappy for too long, I'm smart and will be able to find a job elsewhere, would start looking about 7-8 months into mat leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120838 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:40:34 +0000 looch 2120838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I tend to take the long view, so I would be thinking about what I'd want to do after my maternity leave...if you take the 6 month contract, what are your options post leave? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120822 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:32:14 +0000 babycanuck 2120822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorthStar: It doesn't matter where I go to work as long as I get 600 working hours within the last 52 weeks. I already have that, and I would quit if I didn't need the income before mat leave. I would likely work no matter where I am until end of Sept and then be off on mat leave.</p> <p>A friend of mine said change your point of view - HR gave you a second chance, but I personally feel like the stress of that thought all day every day of "did I do something wrong" is worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120820 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:29:14 +0000 NorthStar 2120820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: If you stay on, would you get any sort of paid maternity leave? If not, I'm not so sure that it is worth it. Why put yourself (and your baby) through that stress? It's not good to work in a toxic environment, even if you do want to stick it to them..what a sucky situation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2120815 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 07:26:15 +0000 babycanuck 2120815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Alright ladies. I've dealt with HR, with a corrective action notice (with honestly some unreasonable items, but whatever. it's HR, why bother arguing.)</p> <p>Now a WWYD question:</p> <p>- Six months out from mat leave</p> <p>- You have an opportunity to take a 6 month contract elsewhere<br /> OR<br /> - You stay where you are, waking up every day wondering "did I do anything to upset my manager and today is the day she fires me since she can at any time?"</p> <p>I'm in a high stress environment to begin with and the thought of option 2 is eating away at me. I am also going to speak to my RE about short term disability so I have some time to get my health back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2108227 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:17:02 +0000 ALV91711 2108227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you are going through this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2108215 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 07:07:45 +0000 brownie 2108215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wasn't fired but he tried. Look into the anti discrimination laws ( I did a lot of reading). Pretense is illegal too. Go to eeo ( this isn't always hr) and make the complaint (after reading and understanding). Or since there is a law you may want to consult with a lawyer. It sucks so good luck. Also start looking for new jobs because you don't want to be there long term. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2108146 Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:26:45 +0000 lamariniere 2108146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience, but I hope everything works out. </p> <p>Where I live it is illegal to fire a pregnant woman. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107839 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 19:07:51 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2107839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I'm so sorry! HR at my company is similar. I really hope you can get your hours in (or find something awesome to get the remaining hours in). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107801 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 18:30:52 +0000 regberadaisy 2107801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I was part of a 6 person lay off while pregnant. I'm sure my pregnancy played into why I was chosen since i was the first to be pregnant in probably 8 years? So that would mean more $$$ for them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107467 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:58:56 +0000 mrswin 2107467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: I agree with the other ladies, make sure you are documenting everything, meeting times, comments, emails, etc. Also please make sure you contact the ON Employment Standards Centre and speak with someone there about what you need to know/can do </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107465 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:57:25 +0000 mrs. wagon 2107465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely document everything, and if it happens, apply for unemployment immediately. So sorry this is happening to you :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107463 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:56:35 +0000 NorthStar 2107463@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OMG :( Seriously, haven't you been through enough and now this..yes, document everything! keep us updated.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107457 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:54:04 +0000 babycanuck 2107457@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would quit if I didn't need the hours and the income. I'm so miserable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-been-let-go-while-ku#post-2107453 Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:53:10 +0000 2PeasinaPod 2107453@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Maysprout: This!</p> <p>@babycanuck: Protect yourself and document EVERYTHING! Should you get fired while pregnant, I'd lawyer up with a great employment lawyer. </p>