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Based on anecdotal evidence from a friend who came back after a lengthy maternity leave, it's hard to find a contract that isn't five days a week in some sectors (in her case financial services) so bear that in mind perhaps. Working from home with a young baby would be very challenging indeed.
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Congratulations! Don't forget your partner's entitlement to shared parental leave, if that may be beneficial to you.
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Originally posted by psychocandy View PostIm pregnant too and NLUK is the father
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostThough on a more serious note it does point out the disadvantage of contracting when circumstances mean you may not be able or willing to work for a period of time, where permanent employment usually means some financial cover and flexibility in the working situation.
paid for up to 39 weeks. You get: 90% of your average weekly earnings (before tax) for the first 6 weeks. £145.18 or 90% of your average weekly earnings (whichever is lower) for the next 33 weeks.
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Originally posted by PurpleGorilla View PostThat’s very deceitful.
Though on a more serious note it does point out the disadvantage of contracting when circumstances mean you may not be able or willing to work for a period of time, where permanent employment usually means some financial cover and flexibility in the working situation.
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostSee if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
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Working from home with a new baby is not going to work
Get extension until Feb next year and take a year off would be my advice
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostCongratulations!
Be honest with the client for the happiest outcome. I'd not advise trying a permie application only to tell them you're on leave a few months later, that negative emotion will drain you in the end.
You've a good amount of time ahead to plan things out with the client. 4 years tell me they like what they've got, they've got reason to work something out. Use that to argue a good deal for both of you.
Best of luck (on both counts) and Congratulations.
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Congratulations!
Be honest with the client for the happiest outcome. I'd not advise trying a permie application only to tell them you're on leave a few months later, that negative emotion will drain you in the end.
You've a good amount of time ahead to plan things out with the client. 4 years tell me they like what they've got, they've got reason to work something out. Use that to argue a good deal for both of you.
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Originally posted by Hobosapien View PostSee if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
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See if client is willing to take you on as a permie (obviously don't tell them your current state yet), then you get paid maternity leave, then go back to contracting when ready, or stay permie if the more predictable income suits your situation better.
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We've had this topic pop up a couple of times with some good advice for you to read. Might also be worth dropping the posters a line to see how they went on.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=pr...obile&ie=UTF-8
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Pregnant Contractors
Hi All,
I've been a contract Project Manager for 4 years and I have just discovered I'm pregnant, due March 2019. I'm currently under contract with a client until September 2018 (likely to be extended).
I just wondered if anyone has any advice/thoughts around this scenario in terms of; when to tell the client, working from home contact jobs (if they exist?). Dealing with recruitment agents.
I understand that I can claim maternity pay via my company? (I'll need to get in contact with my accountant about this one)
Just any advice or things to consider would be really handy.
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