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BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 03:43 PM ok well when my invention takes off, ill design and assemble it, hire mutt to market and sell it, hiya cristal to run the place, hire Kc to do the snazzy photo shoot promoting the product, charlie to ship it via boat, ummm ivan to handle the canadian authorities at the boarder and ummm lets see, bigandrew and menace to muscle the competition, hehe... ill start ya all of at 6 figures, how'd that be ? :big_smile: and fly too, not sure what she could do, but im sure we could find something. -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 12:14 PM I'm going to attempt to talk to my boss today about the plans they have for after I have the baby. I am very very VERY nervous as it will pretty much be them letting me bring the baby into work, or me not working for 6 weeks. Keep fingers,toes, anything that can be crossed crossed for me k?!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 12:15 PM YOu got it! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2006/11/16, 12:29 PM Good luck!! Do you get any Mat leave? I fortunately get a year. with 55%pay
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 12:48 PM ohhhh....thats scarey cristal...let us know how it goes...
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 12:51 PM Lonegirl, I don't get any maternity leave, and the company is too small to qualify for FMLA. So it really is either they let me bring the baby into work with me, or I am at home with no pay until he is old enough for daycare and I can go back to work/find another job. :(
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 12:53 PM Just wondering - did the employers not think that you would be out due to having a baby?
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 01:01 PM We haven't talked about it. I don't know what they would assume as I am the only person in the office(which is actually a studio apartment.) I would think they would assume I would want to take a few weeks off at least, but honestly we cannot afford that, so I am going to put out that I take a week or 2 off after the birth, and then come right back to work...if I can bring Paul with me.
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 01:26 PM I think that you should be ok - They may not have talked about it but they had to think about it. They should know that you will need time off....or they already have a replacement.:(
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 01:42 PM Phew, I just talked to my boss, and they had talked about it. They thought they were going to have to hire a temporary part time person to take over while I was gone, and then have me split hours with when I was ready to come back. They thought I would be gone 6weeks to 3 months. When I told her I would be willing to come back after a week or 2 she was happily shocked. I told her that I would need to bring the baby in unless we can get family members to help look after him, and she seemed ok with that, and said she would talk to the other boss(her husband) over it over the weekend. Soooo, I should know on Monday!
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 01:44 PM i sent up a special prayer request for you and the lil bambino, you'll be, i promise.... :) -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 01:45 PM ummmmm you'll be OK, is what i meant to write..... -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 01:47 PM Bill, I put that promise right up there with the ones my hubby gives me.....reading it actually made me feel...more at peace about the situation. Thanks! :)
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 01:47 PM See you were worried over nothing - great news. Everything will work out fine
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 01:55 PM Thats me. I worry...ALOT. But I do feel so much better having talked to her.
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 02:10 PM I'm glad things are working out cristal:):love:
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 02:15 PM Me too. I'll let ya know what answer I get back from them on Monday.
jmknippel Posts: 170 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/11/16, 02:16 PM lonegirl - A WHOLE YEAR OFF? That is unheard of, but it's great!
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/11/16, 02:33 PM That's great news Cristal. In Canada, or at least Ontario, we are aloud to take a minimum of 1 year mat leave while our employers must guarantee our jobs back...it's law. If I remember correctly, we get 27 weeks unemployment insurance pay, and then no suppliment for the remainder of the time off. However, many employers, mine included, suppliment our pay to make up some of the difference. I was lucky enough to get 80% of my salary, but at that time the gov was only giving 6 months mat leave. It's a great country!!
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 02:40 PM Yeah, if my company was bigger, I would have an avenue to legally be able to take off at least 6 weeks and still have my job waiting for me, but we still financially wouldn't be able to do that. And even though this is a great company, everything leading up to the baby has made me realize that soon after, I'm going to need to find a new job. I am "full time" that works less than 40hrs a week. I get paid hourly with no raise for 2 years. No paid holidays,no sick time,no vacation time, no insurance....I'm gonna have to find something to help better take care of my kiddo when he's old enough to be in daycare I do believe.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 02:43 PM What do you do? -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 02:51 PM I'm a "receptionist" who basically runs the company. I take all calls,schedule all jobs,handle customer disputes up to the point of making monetary changes,file the paperwork,take visa payments,route our technitions to jobs,handle their mistakes....and sit on my butt for a good 4 out of 6.5 hours a day doing nothing but looking online and waiting for the phone to ring cause I got everything else done lol.
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 02:54 PM Well then you should be able to find a better job easily -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 02:58 PM Yeah, it won't be a problem I'm sure. I'm well qualified for lots of jobs out there, I just tend to be like KC and don't like going into new situations/meeting new people. I'm thinking I'm just gonna have to get over that right quick!
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 03:02 PM Babies will cure you of just about everything -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
flyonthewall Posts: 1,823 Joined: 2005/01/18	2006/11/16, 03:04 PM You do sound like you'd be qualified to do many jobs. However, the one you have now may be a good option when the baby comes. I don't think too many employers will let you bring your baby to work with you, and if you really need the money, the job you have is probably the best solution. I'd go ahead and try and work with the employer you have, and if it just isn't working, look elsewhere. this way it'll take a load of your mind while you wait for Paul to arrive:big_smile:
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 03:06 PM Good advice Fly! -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 03:23 PM Oh yes...sorry to confuse. I was saying after Paul is old enough for daycare, then I will start looking for another job. Just that getting ready for him had made me realize the areas this job is lacking in.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/11/16, 03:24 PM Its a Fed program Fly. It's run by Employment Insurance Canada (HRDC). And even the spouse is covered for some time off also. Too bad the states don't get with it. Any way Cristal, It will all work out for you and self instinct will guide you. Can't wait to see a photo. -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 03:28 PM The states are bad with giving time off for anything...in Spain the nationals got 2 months of paid leave every year...not to mention all of the holidays...for feria(essentially a fair)they got FIVE days paid time off to attend,the fifth being for a recuperation day!!!!
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 03:32 PM I know Ivan..after what? 5 years of being around, I should probably get a picture up here huh? :big_smile:
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 03:33 PM When my daughter was born, I worked for a bank that let me be off for as long as the doc had my wife under his care. I took 6 weeks off. For pay we could use any sick days that we had alond with any vacation. They gave us 60 sick days per year so the entire 6 weeks, I took sick time and was paid 100%. Not nearly as good at the bank Im at now
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 03:36 PM What irks me about Insurance companies is this. I am almost 100% deaf in my left ear in certain frequencies meaning I drop a lot of what tht ear can hear it is called a "profound" hearing loss. My INS will cover digital hearing aids the kind that would allow me to hear those frequencies I can not. BUT they willonly cover it if there is a Profound loss to both ears. THis year they will cover Sex Change Operations! How is that a medical need? -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 03:45 PM Mutt, just get them to throw in the hearing aid when they give you the sex change bill, could i at least a member of your entourage so I can just sit back, do nothing but still get paid
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 03:46 PM ============ Quoting from bill06: hiya cristal to run the place. ============= Lol, hiya cristal, man o man, i even typing without pronouncing my " R'S " ..... i meant hire cristal, :cool: -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 03:46 PM That is wacky. A sex change isn't a medical nessecity.
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 03:47 PM sure tiger, you could be in charge of transportaion and security when we all go to hawaii for our sales meeting 4 times a year... -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 03:53 PM you mean we would not have the office there?
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 03:54 PM ummmmm....whats the invention again?????
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 03:56 PM a pill to make you loss fat without exercise or watching what you eat
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 04:00 PM Hey Atiger I have thought about it. I have NEVER heard true music, been going deaf in that ear since I was born. I also would lover to hear the movies like normal folks -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 04:04 PM Yeah, I would be more than happy to work with a crew like you guys...but here's the kicker Bill...you have to be prepared,should you ever let me go, you will lose customers....for some reason people love me.... :love:
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 04:11 PM Sorry Mutt but we knew that something had to be up with your hearing when you said that you loved Billy Ray Cyrus :big_smile: Seriuosly, was your hearing loss since birth, since early age, gradual?
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 04:13 PM I like tigers idea...I could use that....bill is your invention for the hearing impaired????My husband always accused me of mumbeling...and I always had to ask if he was deaf...turned out he is in one ear...they found it during his physical when we were getting out of the Navy.. launching all those planes off of an air craft carrier has made him almost completely deaf in one ear...I felt like such a jerk saying to him "what are you deaf"???...and he was:(
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2006/11/16, 04:15 PM Yes atiger from birth there was some nerve damage and it has gotten worse each year -------------- Curl Jockeys, get outta the squat rack! 7707mutt@freetrainers.com
BILL06 Posts: 755 Joined: 2006/08/08	2006/11/16, 04:19 PM cant tell ya what the invention is, cause id have to kill you then, and i cant start killing employees before i hire them..... ok the office will be in hawaii, on the ilse of comeoniwannalayya, hehe, and you get bonuses for having kids... :laugh: -------------- \" Once upon a time there was a light in my life, Now theres only love in the dark \"
CristalBelle Posts: 1,389 Joined: 2003/06/27	2006/11/16, 04:23 PM Cool...that means I could get a bonus every 9 months!!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2006/11/16, 10:08 PM Imagine having the sex change operation and they stick in a hearing aid?? I'd hate to be the one listening!:big_smile: -------------- A little discipline at the table and at the gym might help reduce that belly! Ivan Montreal Canada (City of Festivals)
KC_72 Posts: 3,249 Joined: 2006/05/19	2006/11/16, 04:40 PM :(.....DAM!!!!! If I'd a known that I wouldn't have had my tubes tied!!!!!!! oh....and I want tigers job.....
ATIGER Posts: 992 Joined: 2003/02/26	2006/11/16, 04:44 PM No guys hitting on me here (if you did not get that, read other posts)

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