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Post by sammichcat on Dec 3, 2017 20:35:19 GMT -6
I work part time (no benefits) for my family's business. Recently I was asked what I was planning to do after the baby. At my previous job (part time with benefits) I took off all of the vacation plus sick time I had horded plus some unpaid leave for 8 weeks off (c-section). H and I can't afford to go 8 weeks without pay for me, but I don't have benefits, and the business would need to pay someone to do my job while I am out. I'm not sure what's fair to ask. On one hand, they're family so I can ask for more than I deserve because they're family, and on the other I don't want to take advantage because they are family.
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Post by numbears on Dec 4, 2017 4:44:06 GMT -6
That's tough. Is there anyway you can work from home for a while when you're ready?
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Post by Speedy on Dec 4, 2017 14:45:58 GMT -6
I would probably hoard as much money as I could now, and take at least 6 weeks off. You'll likely need that time for taking baby to appointments and your own recovery. Unless there's a way that you could do, like, part time and bring baby with you, or as numbears said maybe work from home, I'd be taking that time.
As a side note, I may not know wtf I'm talking about since it's so different in the US.
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Post by jessila on Dec 4, 2017 16:29:56 GMT -6
Assuming you have an RCS, you're probably going to want those 8 weeks off. I know that was when I finally started feeling physically normal.
I'd suggest sitting down and talking options with them. Be straightforward and say you can't afford to be unpaid for that long and figure out what can be done so you have some kind of income. Is partial payment possible? Can they manage to pay you and a temp? It will probably take negotiation on both sides. And get something in writing if you can so there is no going back on terms.
My sister is a small business owner so I know that FMLA laws are different in those circumstances.
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Post by tinydancer on Dec 4, 2017 16:38:36 GMT -6
I would also think you'll want the 8 weeks off. I know you said you don't have benefits, but have they ever had another employee (maybe a full time employee) have a baby? What did she get? Perhaps you can start your negotiation from there.
My personal opinion is that everyone should get paid time off, so I don't think you're out of bounds for asking for it. But that's just me.
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Post by Risscaboobs on Dec 4, 2017 20:30:39 GMT -6
I think you deserve more than 8 weeks, so I don’t think that’s too much to ask. I’d take AT LEAST 6. But I don’t think 8 is enough, honestly.
ETA: so my advice would be to save as much money as possible until baby arrives and then take your maternity leave. You are entitled to t and deserve it.
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Post by sammichcat on Dec 4, 2017 21:10:36 GMT -6
Thanks, everyone!
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