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In the first place, YOU are not the one who was unprofessional.
Anyone who'd let you go the way that boss did is a poor example of humanity, a lousy manager, and is likely to be out job hunting more than she's working unless she owns the business... in which case she'll always have so much turnover the place will never run well.
Being pregnant is a temporary condition, and the easy part of the process. Which you'll never believe until your child arrives. You've signed up for a 20-year project, and a lifetime of involvement with this new person. The hormones make you tired and emotional, and having everybody tell you to relax or get some rest just makes it worse.
It's none of their business whether you're married or not. Put on a ring, tell 'em your guy's been deployed and you can't talk about it for security reasons. Or arch one eyebrow and ask "Now, why would you ask such a personal question?" and let them feel embarrassed and in the wrong, which is where they belong.
It is what it is. One day at a time you can manage. Your eyes are on the prize -- your degree, and eventually you'll be thankful for all these challenges. They'll make you strong.
posted by
Pat_B
on November 7, 2007 at 7:08 AM
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Oh, I'm so sorry that happened to you!
I would have cried too, and I'm not pregnant. She's the one who wasn't being professional. Wow, what a bitch.
Once I had the most embarrassing thing happen to me. Tim had dropped his second job and I had been looking for like two months to no avail for a job. I finally got a temporary to permanent position and I was sooooo happy that we were finally getting some money in.
The second day I come in and was fired. The lady that was training me didn't think I was right for the job and the supervisor said I was overqualified. Anyways, I start crying a bit, but that's not the worst part. The worst part is that she leaves me in the empty office to compose myself and I called Tim. I was crying in earnest now, and my feet were hurting so I sat on the carpet for a bit.
The lady barged into the room without knocking and was very nice to me to my face but later told the agency I had acted "hysterical" and she was afraid she was going to have to call the police.... 
posted by
le_divorcee
on November 6, 2007 at 8:16 AM
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This is terrible, Mia Ella.
my heart breaks for you.
posted by
FineYoungSinger
on November 6, 2007 at 6:54 AM
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God bless you ! Take care!
posted by
afzal50
on November 5, 2007 at 8:14 PM
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how rude!!!!!!! I am sorry for your job loss, and finances
but you can work somewhere that the people appreciate and value you
posted by
riri0322
on November 5, 2007 at 7:38 PM
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Mia...
You have NOTHING to be embarrassed about! Your boss obviously doesn't have an ounce of respect or compassion for her employees. You have every right in the book to cry, Honey. How 'bout if I cry with you?
Try not to worry too much...God is always looking after you and this beautiful baby you're carrying. He will provide for you.
posted by
lovelyladymonk
on November 5, 2007 at 7:30 PM
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That sure doesn't sound fair. Hope you find something better!
Some roses
and smiles
from me and Bo =^..^= the wonder dog!
posted by
Whacky
on November 5, 2007 at 7:15 PM
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Mia
She didn't even tell you? How sad! I am sorry that happened to you, but dang you would have thought the woman would have been up front and said she needed you for all the hours or she was replacing you....not just doing it! I pray things will get better for you!
posted by
Offy
on November 5, 2007 at 7:09 PM
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