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Did anyone work out a transition plan with employer after ML?

NicoleWINicoleWI member
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I am really struggling with what we will do about my job. I know I don't want to keep working FT and really don't think the PT Options at my current employer will work for me right now. We wrap up our annual campaign RIGHT when I would be going on leave, and I feel like I'd be willing to go back for a bit to clean up, notify volunteers of the change in my status and help get the next year started, before leaving to SAH. Did anyone do anything like this? A planned short term return? HOw did it turn out? Also not sure whether I'd find out that it was a HUGE pain and I'd rather have just left.
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Re: Did anyone work out a transition plan with employer after ML?

  • kcisthebombdotcomkcisthebombdotcom member

    I think it depends on who would be watching your children while you did all this. I probably wouldn't enroll my youngest in a daycare center for a few weeks just to pull her out. If you had a family member to watch while you helped out your former employer I'd probably do it just so you left on a positive note. Even if it ends up being hellish, it's only a few weeks and will be some extra money in savings so worth it I think.

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  • melissa0726melissa0726 member

    I did do something like this, the only difference being that I didn't know I was going to want to SAH until after the baby was born.  I never had any intention of being a SAHM - I loved my job! - until the baby was actually here.

    Mid way through my maternity leave, I met with my boss and we decided any part time options I might have considered wouldn't work.  I gave my notice, but went back to work part time for a month after my leave would have ended.  I trained my replacement, finished up a bunch of pending projects, and made calls to talk the clients through the transition. 

    I am very happy that I chose to return for that short period of time, it really helped to give me a sense of closure as I transitioned to SAH.  My employer was really grateful as well, and it went a long way towards maintaining a good relationship with them, should I ever decide to return to work in the future. 

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  • Que*SyrahQue*Syrah member
    I think it's a great idea, especially if figuring out childcare for your LO won't be a big hassle. It would go a long way toward maintaining a good relationship with your employer in the even that you choose/need to return to work in the future. It also might help you feel more at ease transitioning to SAH knowing that you didn't leave anyone in the lurch or any projects or loose ends up in the air.
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  • alli2672alli2672 member

    Are you definitely leaving?  Does everyone know this? 

    Or are you planning on announcing your intention not to return during a ML?

    I don't see any good reason to leave for 2-3 months, then come back for a couple of weeks to "tie up loose ends."  Just tell everyone you are leaving before you go.

     

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