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Gabgoeshome Feb 3rd 2011 2:00 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 9150773)
Since you ask, I think they should if they're able. If they aren't able, they should provide their own chair... after all, it's not the company's fault she's preggers.

Ian

Do you think they would ALLOW her to bring her own chair ? lol :)

I think what can be possibly managed in early pregnancy,is not so easy to do later on ...well I know that actually !

The reason this interests me ,is so many women have to continue working during the whole 9 months ,surely employers have to make provision for these ladies ???

traceym Feb 3rd 2011 2:43 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 9150773)
Since you ask, I think they should if they're able. If they aren't able, they should provide their own chair... after all, it's not the company's fault she's preggers.

Ian

Well said that man, it's pregnancy not a illness!:rofl:

Bob Feb 3rd 2011 2:51 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by ian-mstm (Post 9150773)
Since you ask, I think they should if they're able. If they aren't able, they should provide their own chair... after all, it's not the company's fault she's preggers.

Ian

So companies shouldn't employ disabled people? Because it's not their fault the person doesn't have a leg?

Gabgoeshome Feb 3rd 2011 3:23 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 9150884)
Well said that man, it's pregnancy not a illness!:rofl:

indeed...??????

Are you joking :blink:

traceym Feb 3rd 2011 3:27 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9150950)
indeed...??????

Are you joking :blink:

No :confused::blink:

Gabgoeshome Feb 3rd 2011 3:42 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 9150960)
No :confused::blink:

Ok,I will take it that you HAVE been pregnant ? if so, that you were not plagued by any typical/extra ailments AT ALL the entire 9 months !!!!! :)

It is not the case for all women .

traceym Feb 3rd 2011 3:46 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9150977)
Ok,I will take it that you HAVE been pregnant ? if so, that you were not plagued by any typical/extra ailments AT ALL the entire 9 months !!!!! :)

It is not the case for all women .

No I'm making it up as I go along and my 3 kids were dropped under the gooseberry bush by the stork!:zzz:

AmerLisa Feb 3rd 2011 3:47 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 9150986)
No I'm making it up as I go along and my 3 kids were dropped under the gooseberry bush by the stork!:zzz:

:rofl:

Mummy in the foothills Feb 3rd 2011 4:28 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 9150986)
No I'm making it up as I go along and my 3 kids were dropped under the gooseberry bush by the stork!:zzz:

Well thats the easy way to have them why didn't I think to do that. :lol:
I was transferring unconscious patients and assisting in Surgery until one week before Ds was born, (he came three weeks early) with the second I could hardly keep my eyes open more than an hour at a time. Between that and worshiping the porcelain throne a lot I was pretty useless for about 8months straight.
Not everyone is healthy while pregnant, you never know the cards you'll be dealt.
Sitting on a chair is the least that can be done and you know people do the least for their employees it seems.

traceym Feb 3rd 2011 4:41 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 9151046)
Well thats the easy way to have them why didn't I think to do that. :lol:
I was transferring unconscious patients and assisting in Surgery until one week before Ds was born, (he came three weeks early) with the second I could hardly keep my eyes open more than an hour at a time. Between that and worshiping the porcelain throne a lot I was pretty useless for about 8months straight.
Not everyone is healthy while pregnant, you never know the cards you'll be dealt.
Sitting on a chair is the least that can be done and you know people do the least for their employees it seems.

Exactly but you were there doing it (feeling like crap or not,) big difference:D PS, can I come out of the norty corner yet :rofl:

Gabgoeshome Feb 3rd 2011 10:37 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by traceym (Post 9150986)
No I'm making it up as I go along and my 3 kids were dropped under the gooseberry bush by the stork!:zzz:

Wow ,just wow .

This( I guess) explains a lot :zzz:

Jerseygirl Feb 3rd 2011 11:58 pm

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Gabgoeshome (Post 9150977)
Ok,I will take it that you HAVE been pregnant ? if so, that you were not plagued by any typical/extra ailments AT ALL the entire 9 months !!!!! :)

It is not the case for all women .

Not all women do...I didn't have any problems...no sickness...no backache...I didn't even have any stretch marks.:p

Gabgoeshome Feb 4th 2011 12:25 am

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl (Post 9151878)
Not all women do...I didn't have any problems...no sickness...no backache...I didn't even have any stretch marks.:p

Cool ..and because I gave birth to 3, 9 pound babies without ANY pain relief ,should Doctors stop catering and offering it to women that DO want/ need it ?


After all ...I did it :rofl:


I don't think it is kind, nor beneficial( to the sisterhood )to brag about what works for one individual in the workplace.

Needs will always be different ,employers need to be aware and listen .

ian-mstm Feb 4th 2011 12:50 am

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 9150899)
So companies shouldn't employ disabled people?

In the US, at least, the law says a company must make reasonable accommodation - but that'd depend on the job, and the definition of "reasonable". That said, pregnancy isn't a disability as defined by the ADA. Further, as opposed to someone without a leg, pregnancy is usually a personal choice.

Ian

Desdemona Feb 4th 2011 1:49 am

Re: Is this really, that terrible compared to UK?
 
*sigh* you Brits are such nice people in your own country (at least the one I've met) . Do you undergo some sort of a sea change when you cross the pond over to our side :confused: I'm amazed at how you lot nitpick about every little thing in your host country even about if checkout clerks should do their jobs standing or seated :ohmy: Mind boggling :rolleyes:


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