Virgin Maternity Policy
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From: Bedfordshire
Virgin Maternity Policy
Hi there,
My missus flies shorthaul at the moment; she's been bumping her gums about joining Virgin for a few years now and since they have opened up their recruitment she is keen to give it a shot.
Whilst I'm happy for her to do so,we are also trying to fit in having a family. She doesn't know anyone at Virgin to ask about their policy, can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
My missus flies shorthaul at the moment; she's been bumping her gums about joining Virgin for a few years now and since they have opened up their recruitment she is keen to give it a shot.
Whilst I'm happy for her to do so,we are also trying to fit in having a family. She doesn't know anyone at Virgin to ask about their policy, can anyone help?
Thanks in advance.
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From: UK
yeah perhaps best not to ask that question at the interview.
I suspect it will be near the minimum and bear in mind once she declares herself pregnant she will probably be office bound (so a problem if you don't live close by). The rules on paternity leave are slightly different and can be found easily by searching on line
I suspect it will be near the minimum and bear in mind once she declares herself pregnant she will probably be office bound (so a problem if you don't live close by). The rules on paternity leave are slightly different and can be found easily by searching on line
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From: FUBAR
Get the job, go for it, and if required, see an employment law solicitor (having done your homework in advance)
If they agree to employ those wimmin critters ( and I guesss by law they have to) they have to live with the consequences of nature LIKE THE REST OF US
With no apologies whatsoever for the "smilies?"
If they agree to employ those wimmin critters ( and I guesss by law they have to) they have to live with the consequences of nature LIKE THE REST OF US
With no apologies whatsoever for the "smilies?"
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From: FL410
Just because the law says it, it doesn't make it so. There is at least one very big employer of pilots in the EU (or contract pilots) that has so few women at the controls, its embarrassing...
The law also says that employers shouldn't discriminate against age or youth or where you come from in the EU. Reality is oh so different. Sadly.
The law also says that employers shouldn't discriminate against age or youth or where you come from in the EU. Reality is oh so different. Sadly.
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From: Henley on Thames
Virgin's maternity policy is statutory minimum, 6wks at 90% pay then £123 pw. They allocate a job for you in the office at LGW 2/3 days pw whilst grounded on full pay.
3.5% of pilots are female. I don't know how that compares to the rest of the industry?
3.5% of pilots are female. I don't know how that compares to the rest of the industry?
Heh-heh-heh
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From: At The Bottom of the Garden Amongst the Birds & The Bees
VSFlight & Gunbus ... Very antiquated view.
So, by your standards, it's O.K for dad to leave the kids for a few days but not mum? Why, in your opinion, is it O.K for the father to have a family and a career but not the mother? Why should mum give up eveything to have a family?
You do know that the hundreds of female cabin crew we fly with every day do exactly the same thing (go away with work for a few days) if they have kids, but you don't judge them? Or maybe you do? Maybe it's that you don't agree with any females going back to work after having children in any industry? Have you ever considered the fact that they might have to go back to work becasue they can't afford otherwise? Or maybe they are financially in a better postion than their spouse?
Your posts are embarrassing.
So, by your standards, it's O.K for dad to leave the kids for a few days but not mum? Why, in your opinion, is it O.K for the father to have a family and a career but not the mother? Why should mum give up eveything to have a family?
You do know that the hundreds of female cabin crew we fly with every day do exactly the same thing (go away with work for a few days) if they have kids, but you don't judge them? Or maybe you do? Maybe it's that you don't agree with any females going back to work after having children in any industry? Have you ever considered the fact that they might have to go back to work becasue they can't afford otherwise? Or maybe they are financially in a better postion than their spouse?
Your posts are embarrassing.