NewMrs07

JenniferTCU

Hey girl! I wanted to check in with you to see how it's going at work today. You've been on my mind!

NewMrs07

That's sweet of you! Well, my supervisor said she talked to HR and since I don't qualify for FMLA it's up to her and the company to determine length of leave. So they're going to give me 8 weeks (unpaid of course) and then I go back to work. I guess it's not too bad considering a started working there being 16 weeks pregnant already. I just wish I lived in another country where women get 6 months of paid leave. Oh well, at least I still have a job, right? Thanks for asking

JenniferTCU

Were they at least nicer about it? I'm just so glad your job is safe and you can come back post-baby.

robynlesley

For a small company and since you don't quality for the FMLA, I think they're being very reasonable. Of course you want more time?we all do?but I'm so glad you're getting the 8 weeks and will have your job!

I hope you find a good daycare center or someone to watch your baby someplace close by. It's hard to have to work full time.

I work for my family business and don't qualify for FMLA either. Though since my parents are my bosses, they wouldn't quibble. But since times are tight and I know it, I'm only taking 8 weeks (though they will still pay me) and when I go back I'll be bringing my baby with me until he's mobile. I'm lucky for that, but it won't last for long.

 

NewMrs07

Yeah, I'm OK with 8 weeks and keeping my job. My parents live 5 minutes away so I'm hoping they will babysit a couple days a week and then I'll hire a nanny or take the baby to daycare for the other days. What I actually want to do is eventually work only 4 days but I'll bring that up after I come back from maternity leave and work a couple months full-time. We'll see what the workload is like.