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Job Offer and time off - newborn health issues
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 6/29/17 at 2:59 pm
Currently work from home about 75% of the time. Received a job offer today with about a 40% increase in pay and better benefits. Start date is around the time my wife will be delivering our baby.
Our baby has been diagnosed with a major heat defect and may require an immediate open heart surgery but will definitely require one at 3 months and also another at around 3 years. HR is aware of the pregnancy but not the heart issues. We actually found out about the issue ourselves in between the 1st and 2nd interview.
Question is should I make it clear, before accepting the offer and assuming i accept it, that I may need to travel a week or two after starting and periodically in case we experience other issues? Surgeries will be performed in Houston but delivery will be at Womans.
Our baby has been diagnosed with a major heat defect and may require an immediate open heart surgery but will definitely require one at 3 months and also another at around 3 years. HR is aware of the pregnancy but not the heart issues. We actually found out about the issue ourselves in between the 1st and 2nd interview.
Question is should I make it clear, before accepting the offer and assuming i accept it, that I may need to travel a week or two after starting and periodically in case we experience other issues? Surgeries will be performed in Houston but delivery will be at Womans.
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:00 pm
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Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:00 pm to jmorr34
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Question is should I make it clear, before accepting the offer, that I may need to travel a week or two after starting and periodically in case we experience other issues? Surgeries will be performed in Houston but delivery will be at Womans.
Yes absolutely you should be upfront and honest about this. It is fair to both you and your potential employer.
That said, prayers sent for your kid
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:01 pm to jmorr34
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Question is should I make it clear, before accepting the offer and assuming i accept it, that I may need to travel a week or two after starting and periodically in case we experience other issues?
Yes, absolutely
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:01 pm to jmorr34
it needs to be negotiated in and have it in your offer letter that they will allow you 2-3 weeks of paid leave (or whatever the time might be) during that time.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:04 pm to jmorr34
Definitely tell them.
Also, how is your health insurance going to work? Seems like it might be a huge headache to switch to a new policy around this time.
I hope everything turns out ok with the baby.
Also, how is your health insurance going to work? Seems like it might be a huge headache to switch to a new policy around this time.
I hope everything turns out ok with the baby.
This post was edited on 6/29/17 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:04 pm to jmorr34
Yes absolutely. The employer should appreciate you being up front and if he's ok with accomodating your time off needs for the baby, chances are he'll be a good boss to work for. On the flip side, you'd be starting off on the wrong foot if you took the job then dropped the news that you needed extended amount of time off right after you started and you were already aware of it.
Best of luck with the little one
Best of luck with the little one
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:08 pm to jmorr34
That money is certainly enticing, but in that kind of situation, working from home could certainly have its benefits despite not making the same money.
I'm sure there will be more oppurtunities at more opportune times for your life.
I'm sure there will be more oppurtunities at more opportune times for your life.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:10 pm to jmorr34
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Our baby has been diagnosed with a major heat defect and may require an immediate open heart surgery but will definitely require one at 3 months and also another at around 3 years.
Prayers out to you. Wife was born with a defective heart valve and had surgeries at 3 days old, 4 years, 18 years, and her last two weeks ago at 27.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:14 pm to jmorr34
I remember you posting about your baby's heart condition in the preemie thread recently.
I think the poster Respublica88 had two sons born with this condition. He doesn't post much on here though. Check out the "Prayers for Alexander" Facebook page. Hoping for a positive outcome!
I think the poster Respublica88 had two sons born with this condition. He doesn't post much on here though. Check out the "Prayers for Alexander" Facebook page. Hoping for a positive outcome!
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:17 pm to jmorr34
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Our baby has been diagnosed with a major heat defect
HLHS???
It's not uncommon for heart babies to have to stay in the neonatal ICU for several weeks, even a few months. So take that into consideration.
Also make sure your health insurance will be secure should you change jobs.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:19 pm to jmorr34
Be honest and tell them. If they want to be dicks about it and make it an issue, then frick em.'
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:21 pm to CrimsonTideMD
Prayers for you, your wife, and your baby.
Texas Children's does great work.
Texas Children's does great work.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:21 pm to jmorr34
Yes because if they don't hire you because of that then you don't want to be working for them anyway.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:22 pm to CrimsonTideMD
A form of HLHS but with double outlet ventricle (double outlet may be the reason we wont need the first surgery - Norwood)
Ty for answers and prayers.
Ty for answers and prayers.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:23 pm to jmorr34
Makes sure your new insurance covers your kid!
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:25 pm to meeple
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Yes because if they don't hire you because of that then you don't want to be working for them anyway.
And I'm pretty sure they're protected...meaning, if that is the sole reason he is not hired, he would be able to go after them.
We just had a mandatory session for managers on this type of stuff, so I'm pretty up to speed.
Posted on 6/29/17 at 3:29 pm to jmorr34
I have a sick kid as well. It is definitely something I bring up in interviews. I tell them straight up that my son has a medical condition and I will have to be off from time to time for appointments and whatnot. I only mention this when it is going well. No need to bring it up otherwise. And I tell them I don't mean to seem unprofessional by bringing up my kid, but it is my reality and I don't want to waste my time or theirs if it will not work out. The honesty had always been appreciated, though I hace missed some opportunities. The good thing is you usually land some place that really will be understand when you need to be off.
Many prayers for your little one.
Many prayers for your little one.
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