Fmla - going back to work Part time? Not going back to work?

hankhunter

Just wondering if there are any working mommas on Fmla that are not going back to work? Or that will be reducing their hours to part time? Anyone nervous about the transition?

AziaNick

I'm not going back to work and I know it might sound not right...but I miss work! I tell my husband all the time that sometimes I wished I was the one going to work all day and coming home. And the reason is because he goes to work and when he comes home, time with the baby is happy time. I'm with the baby all day and that is by work, and when he comes home, I hand her off to him and being by myself is my happy time haha BUT of course I am happy to be a SAHM I also do photography and writing on the side so it's a nice balance. The transition? Just like this entire experience...day by day

oneblessedmess

I'm considering it. We can live off DH's salary but the complete loss of that extra financial cushion is still a little daunting. Honestly though, with the cost of childcare most of my paycheck would be going towards that and I'm not sure the money I would be taking home is worth it. We are giving it some time before we make a decision.

ecloho

FTM- Public school kindergarten teacher... Not going back till January 4th! Will be reducing from full time & taking a 1/2 time afternoon position when I do return. Basically working 1/2 the year & 1/2 the day YAY! =D> Planning to use family for childcare in the afternoons when I return

VToman

I am not going back to work. Sometimes, I wish I was going back just to have some adult interaction. But, I don't want to miss out on all the firsts. I will probably start thinking about going back to work in a year or so. And then, only part time.

JHaworth84

I'm lucky that in the UK we are allowed to take a year of maternity leave. It is paid but the amount depends on how much you earn and whether your employer pays extra on top. For me it is reasonably well paid for the first six months then tapers off after that with no pay for the last 3 months. I initially planned to take 9 months but now thinking I might go back after a year and just try to cope financially. So I will be a SAHM for a year but at least know I will be going back to work eventually. I have three children now so have made the transition before but I'm so busy now I'm not really missing it being honest. I love my job but combining it with family life is really stressful- it's nice just worrying about simple everyday things and nothing more x

corndogrobot

I'm taking a taking a year off. We have 2 kids and we can't afford daycare for both. I'll go back when the oldest starts K next fall. We would loose money if I worked and we paid for daycare. I miss my job already and it's only been a month. I'm a dental assistant and my office is amazing enough to give me my job back next fall.

Ckorines

Taking 6 months off, but hoping my hubby gets his promotion soon (we are waiting for his # to be called) and extending my leave. I would be happy never going back and being with my girls!

hankhunter

It's so nice hearing everyone's plans, I feel the same way and want to stay home with my girl yet am terribly nervous about the loss of the second income. I'm a social worker, and don't make that much and when the cost of childcare and/or nanny is factored in it just doesn't really make sense for me to work.

randa923

I'm taking 12 weeks off (using all of my vacation time) then going back to work every Saturday and Sunday for 12 hour days. I'm dreading being away from him for 14+ hours a day(factor in driving) but at least I'll be home with him 5 days a week. And because of me working every weekend we won't need to pay for childcare. It should work out really well for us. The US needs to get on the paid maternity leave wagon! It would be better for the kids and the moms. I'm an ER nurse and already have no idea how I'm going to slip away to pump while I'm at work! Thankfully my hubby had 2 weeks paid paternity leave. We definitely needed him home since I had a c-section and Owen had to go to the lab daily for his first three days home to have his little heel pricked due to high bilirubin levels.

rcsuds

I'm going to stay home, but I found an online job with Amazon. It's seasonal, but hopefully I can stay on afterwards. It would be a great balance for us, because work doesn't cover daycare or babysitting expenses, but just staying home wouldn't cover the bills...

klirwin82

I'm going back at the end of September. I love my job but I'm sad about leaving my baby boy. Thankfully he'll be with his grandma. I earn the bigger paycheck so I don't have the option to not go back. I'm trying to convince my husband to be a SAHD but he's not biting.

kinseymason

Im only taking 6 weeks of leave. So I'll be back working early sept. I don't want to go back. With my first two I didn't have to work but now we are at the point where we kind of need my extra income. My moms retired so she will be babysitting. I'm not looking forward to it, I know it's going to be tough between pumping and balancing three kids and a job.

hankhunter

Just got to say, all of you women weather working or SAHM are amazing! I'm going to slowly be cutting back on work throughout the next few months. I told my boss, I am going to be a SAHM but, since I work for a small non-profit there are certain things I have to do before leaving. Hoping to work from home most days of the week and only go in sporadically to check on tasks. I feel so sad when I think about leaving my baby girl... It's tough!

cmorden1114

I'm staying home, child care would defiantly cost more than my paychecks and not to mention Id have a really hard time leaving my little guy to go to work. I am starting school online on Monday! I need that for myself and I'm super excited about it!

dunn1678

I will be going back to work the beginning of November, I make the bigger paycheck so no choice there. DH wants to stay at home but he also has the good health care, such a catch 22, plus we wouldn't be able to afford the bills we have taken on. My MIL will be staying with us for 2-3 months to delay DD going to daycare until she is 6 months or older.

I dread the thought of leaving her and potentially missing all the milestones but I know it's best for our family right now. We talk about multiple kids and how it will be easier for one of us to justify staying home then. We will see!

beccer123

I will be heading back to work. I get 13 weeks paid leave but I'm bringing in the bigger check so back to work I go! I wish I could stay home but it's just not possible

ecloho

Props to all the hardworking, breadwinning mamas!!! =D>

Handree

I'm going back to work. If I could I would stay home for at least a year but we live in one of the most expensive city's in the U.S. Although hubby and me make very close to the same amount of $, I have the benefits and life insurance through work. His company offers really expensive plans only. We have been talking about making a move to someplace more affordable but that's in the far distant future. Grandma (his mom) will be watching he baby.