paid maternity leave

roxianne15 · August 2011

I noticed in my below post some people disagreed with taking paid leave and then resigning. I don't really see the problem with it but that's just me. Let's discuss this, what are your thoughts?

alison2379 · August 2011

Why did this require another post?

megemoney · August 2011

alison2379:
Why did this require another post?

No. It did not. I know it was rhetorical, but I will answer so that there is no confusion.

ETA: Reading fail. Please ignore.

6to82010 · August 2011

Do you hate your employer that much and want to stick it to them? I would be so happy to have any paid leave, that I would be respectful about it.

Your taking advantage of it could make the company say f*kc it, and cancel the paid leave they offer and then you screw over all of the women that come after you.

Providing paid leave is optional. Providing leave is not optional, but you normally have to collect disability. I think taking advantage like you suggest is just slimy.

Oem617 · August 2011

alison2379:

Why did this require another post?

This. Enough already.

roxianne15 · August 2011

The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.

megemoney · August 2011

These are my thoughts-

MandyBrownNoser:
I think it's rather douchey to take fully paid maternity leave when you have no intention of going back.

roxianne15:
I plan to take the paid leave and just add the money to our savings. Its basically free money so its not douchey.

I agree with MBN that it is wrong to take the paid leave and then not return. It is not free money, it is a benefit that is offered by your company. A benefit that you get for working for them. If you leave and do not come back, you are no longer working for them and should not receive the benefits.

I know that my company does STD for maternity leave, but, the employee must return back to work. If the employee does not return back to work after receiving the paid leave, they must pay back the money earned/received while on STD.

And

roxianne15:
salt78:
roxianne15:
I plan to take the paid leave and just add the money to our savings. Its basically free money so its not douchey.
Actually when you put it this way, it sounds even more douchey.
They are giving you that money in anticipation that you will be returning after your leave is up. It's not just free money that you can take from them and then be like "thanks, see ya!"

I don't see it that way but that's fine. I'm sure people have taken the money and not returned before. I work for a pretty large company so I doubt it will bankrupt them.

You might want to look into what and how your benefits are offered. Like I said, my benefits require you to return back to work or you have to pay back the money you received.

bostonbluejay · August 2011

Yeah, we are still discussing it in the first post you started about this topic.

abfromva · August 2011

roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.

You can't control what people post and where.

6to82010 · August 2011

megemoney:
These are my thoughts-
MandyBrownNoser:
I think it's rather douchey to take fully paid maternity leave when you have no intention of going back.
roxianne15:
I plan to take the paid leave and just add the money to our savings. Its basically free money so its not douchey.
I agree with MBN that it is wrong to take the paid leave and then not return. It is not free money, it is a benefit that is offered by your company. A benefit that you get for working for them. If you leave and do not come back, you are no longer working for them and should not receive the benefits.
I know that my company does STD for maternity leave, but, the employee must return back to work. If the employee does not return back to work after receiving the paid leave, they must pay back the money earned/received while on STD.
And
roxianne15:
salt78:
roxianne15:
I plan to take the paid leave and just add the money to our savings. Its basically free money so its not douchey.
Actually when you put it this way, it sounds even more douchey.
They are giving you that money in anticipation that you will be returning after your leave is up. It's not just free money that you can take from them and then be like "thanks, see ya!"

I don't see it that way but that's fine. I'm sure people have taken the money and not returned before. I work for a pretty large company so I doubt it will bankrupt them.
You might want to look into what and how your benefits are offered. Like I said, my benefits require you to return back to work or you have to pay back the money you received.

Roxiann - Its people like you that bring bogus wrongful termination claims. Employers aren't just bank accounts with unlimited funds. They are running a business and you are their asset, not a child they are required to take care of. Maybe you and your husband should be better about saving money you actually earn.

rrcraz7 · August 2011

I think it's wrong. It says a lot about someone character to purposfully deceive their employer.

If I was not returning I would have told them right away and helped find/train a replacement for my position. To me that's the right thing to do. I never think it's ok to screw anyone over for any reason. But hey, maybe I'm just a nice person.

Rvnsgrl81 · August 2011

My Company offers NO paid leave at all because someone just like you did this to them years and years ago. So yes it is highly messed up and wrong and thanks for being that person who screws things up for others who do things the right way.

bostonbluejay · August 2011

roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.

This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.

See how that works?

rrcraz7 · August 2011

roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.

There is no limit to posting space. It will all be ok

alison2379 · August 2011

abfromva:

roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.

You can't control what people post and where.

Yes, I'm sure now that that your original post is going to get right back on track on discussing SAHMs vs. WMs. CLEARLY this helped.

salt78 · August 2011

My thoughts? It's deceptive and immoral and if you decide to do it, I hope it backfires on you.

jp0129 · August 2011

What is sad is you are talking about taking advantage of your employer and there are thousands in the unemployment line that would take that job.

I agree with OP its douchy. You should either tell your company you plan on not coming back and see what they will do for you (ie make you use vacation or sick leave) or just dont do it at all.

megemoney · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.
This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.
See how that works?

I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP. Crying

megemoney · August 2011

salt78:
My thoughts? It's deceptive and immoral and if you decide to do it, I hope it backfires on you.

Yes

There were a few women that tried to advise against it, and yet you, Roxianne, seem to still think it is ok and seem to still plan to do it.

bostonbluejay · August 2011

megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.
This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.
See how that works?
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.

You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!

megemoney · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!

Pizza it is. Hawaiian Chicago style pizza

Edit: trying to fix big ass pip

Edit x2: ok I quit the piping for now

salt78 · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.
This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.
See how that works?
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!

The possibilities are ENDLESS!!!

mchupie · August 2011

Don't most companies make you pay them back if you do this? I think most have a clause where you have to work for so long after you come back.

Either way, douchey.

6to82010 · August 2011

megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!
Pizza it is. Hawaiian Chicago style pizza
Edit: trying to fix big ass pip

DROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DChunt09 · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.
This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.
See how that works?
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!

Can I make it about Unicorn meat?

Aww, PIP FAIL.

brookelynpaisley · August 2011

This ribbon is now about manicorns

FreyaWin2382 · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
roxianne15:
The topic of my original post was "are you planning to work after baby is born" it seemed like the post was being derailed into a debate about taking maternity leave money. Since some people were discussing that I started a new post. Now those that want to chat about the money can post here instead of clogging up the other post therefor freeing up space for posters that want to answer the original question.
This is the beauty of a public message board. Now this post is about funny penis costumes.
See how that works?
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!

Ohh, fun! Bostonbluejay, I just want to say that I love the Friends PIP in your siggy---makes me laugh every time I see it.

Oh and OP, it's because of people like you that honest, hardworking people get screwed with no maternity leave. Thanks.

bostonbluejay · August 2011

megemoney:
bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
I want to play along... but I am at work and don't think I should be looking up funny penis costumes to PIP.
You could make this post about your favorite kind of pizza, cute cats, what kind of car you want to buy! It can be about anything!
Pizza it is. Hawaiian Chicago style pizza

Edit: trying to fix big ass pip
Edit x2: ok I quit the piping for now

Holy cow, my whole mouth just filled with saliva!

And Salt, you are so right! It can be about anything!!!

bostonbluejay · August 2011

brookelynpaisley:
This ribbon is now about manicorns

This blog is now about scary manicorns

megemoney · August 2011

bostonbluejay:
megemoney:
Pizza it is. Hawaiian Chicago style pizza

Edit: trying to fix big ass pip
Edit x2: ok I quit the piping for now

Holy cow, my whole mouth just filled with saliva!

And Salt, you are so right! It can be about anything!!!

For all things holy... now mine is watering. Thank.You.

gtdubois · August 2011

Is it douchy to leave after maternity leave even if you were already planning on quitting anyways b/c you were moving out of state?

I mean, if you were in the middle of your PG and were ready to move but could wait until after the baby came (b/c you didn't want to change doctors in the middle of it), would that still be douchy? (and assuming you've been with the company for 7 years?!)

chattabox · August 2011

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