nervous about interview-update

I agree with Pumpkin.

Also, I don't know what other mamas would say, but I wouldn't mention being pg. Wait till you get the job...they can't fire you for being pg, but they can NOT hire you. Maybe that's deceptive, but it's what I would do!

I'll be crossing my fingers for you!

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the issue wiht the pregnancy is that i'm 26wks along. I am obviously VERY pregnant. but i dont think it should have an issue in the interview kwim. if they want to talk about it after i'm hired thats fine...

make up for me is powder, a bit of eyeliner, and mascara. i'm just NOT big on make up lol.

thank you so much for the advice i'm starting to calm down a lil bit. i'm way too high strung lol if i were a dog i'd be a chihuahua!

The thing about being pregnant at an interview (from someone who interviewed for several jobs in her third trimester) is to actually be up front about it. Tell them your plans. Your plan is to work until.... You need to have time off for... (medical appointments, etc.) You will need leave that is so many weeks/months (or you won't come back). When you come back (if you do) you will need... (for breastfeeding, pumping, bringing child to work, etc.). Both the employer and the employee go into the situation, then, knowing what is expected of the other. It will be miserable to work in a job, even for a short time, if you are worrying about all the things you need and whether or not you get them. Interviews are not only the chance for the employer to evaluate you, but vice versa- and this is true whether you are applying to work at McDonalds or to be an executive of a fortune 500 company.

Have confidence. I have been on many interview panels. Those doing the interviewing are just as nervous about filling the position with a good and reliable employee as you are about getting a job. If you go in knowing that you are the best person for the job, they will know it too.

it didn't go as bad as I had feared. it was actually pretty good. I didn't do a great job but i'm not embarrassed thinking back on it. they might hire me and they might not. if nothing else it was definately a new experience and one I have learned from. thank you for your help

oh yeah they didn't notice my belly (the shirt i wore actually HID it!) and I didn't know how to bring it up. I'm hoping they will want to do a second interview with me. I have learned a lot and i've got a lot of things I want to ask them and tell them now that i'm not in the *hot seat*! ah well. such is life. if nothing else i will be more prepared for my next interview.

thank you Tracey this is so hard for me. how long should i wait before calling and asking them what's going on. i have heard a week and i have also heard 2-3 days...

I think if i haven't heard from them by wednesday i'm going to call them.

I wanted to buy some *nice* maternity clothes but stbx threw a fit about me spending *his* tax money on stuff for myself and not for Caleb. actually what he threw a fit about was me not giving him every cent but same difference

Sorry you're having a tough time with stbx Sometimes people list cute maternity stuff on the trading post for pretty cheap. Have you tried just asking around friends/family IRL, too? I have lent my maternity clothes around quite a bit...no sense in just letting them rot between babies You could also try Freecycle - it doesn't hurt to ask!

Regarding when to call - did you send a thank you note to whoever you interviewed with? If not, write and send one ASAP!!! I think it is fine to call in a few days...saying that you are just following up to see if they have any questions that you can help them with, and letting them know that you are still very interested in the position. You can also ask how soon they are planning to make a hiring decision - then you can time your next follow up call based on that

nope none of my family members have nice maternity clothes. its all shorts/pants and tshirts.

thank you for the advice!