Message #4089

[jadegrniiz]

I'm really sorry to hear what you went through at that former job. But I can relate, because something very similar happened to me during my first pregnancy. Perhaps this is the reason I am so hesitant of what will happen. I did notice this morning that I'm not gonna be able to hide it much longer because things are beginning to get tight.



Ten years ago when I was pregnant with my first child, I was fresh out of high school, and barely 18. I was working my first full-time Admin job at the management office to the local mall. Shortly after learning of my pregnancy, I was told that they no longer needed the *additional* office help, and was offered a full-time slot working at the "Information Desk" in the public area of the mall. In a bind for work, I accepted. As my belly began to grow, my hours at the desk decreased from 40hrs down to 30, then 20... then 5, then I was off the schedule all together. The mall manager refused to even talk to me face to face, and told me over the telephone I was officially laid off, because they just didn't need me any longer. I thought it was off... because others were working overtime to cover where I was *slacking* in hours. While shopping at that mall a week later, I noticed a big ol "HELP WANTED" sign on the info desk. I shouted foul ball, and went right to my attorney. I didn't get a payoff, but I could have... all I wanted was the manager's head on the proverbial platter. And that I got.



Thanks to all for all the well-wishes and advice.



Lori