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Applying for jobs post maternity leave

When should I start applying for a new job for after maternity leave? I posted on 9 to 5 and one person answered with "start now". My plan is 6-8 weeks off...so mid to end of April is when I would want to start.

 

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Re: Applying for jobs post maternity leave

  • I would start casually looking now but be applying by the beginning-middle of Feb at the latest. 
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  • Here is really the bigger thing about applying with a questions.

    1)  Is your medical insurance through your company or through your husbands?

    If your medical insurance and baby is through your company, do not quit while on maternity leave.  If you would quit while on maternity leave, the company has the right to push your departure date back to the first day of maternity leave which means, your insurance will stop the last day of a working day.  This means, your delivery and baby charges at the hospital will not be covered.

    So, if you accept a job while on maternity leave, go back and work 1 day at minimu (I would recommend at least 3 days), then quit.  This way your company takes you out of maternity leave status and all hospital charges are covered because then your last day is after delivery.

    If your medical benefits are through your husband's, apply and have fun.

  • I applied & interviewed for jobs while on maternity leave. I don't think it hurts to star looking for something now as you have no idea how long the application/hiring process will take. Good luck!
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  • Thanks all. My insurance is through my DH so no worries there. I'm working on getting my resume cleaned up right now. Its sad when you practically feel like your kicking and screaming all the way to work anymore :( I hate feeling this way!
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