Taking Mat Leave

[DMof2]

Im hoping its the right thing to do thats why I was asking what the norm was. Most providers in my area do charge 2 weeks paid so it wont be a total shocker that Im now adding that. I REALLY hope everything goes smoothly With the pregnancy scare I've found it hard to really believe that I will have a baby in the end. But as the date approaches its becoming more real and im letting myself get more and more excited.

I have been putting money aside but with my boyfriend taking a pay cut I dont want to deplete everything that was saved. Surprises do happen and I can only save so much! Lol

[mickyc]

Honestly if you don't get paid time off right now if I was one of your families I would be ticked if you all of a sudden added 2 paid holiday days in especially seeing that you knew you were taking 2 weeks off when the baby comes.

I don't get paid time off unless it is a stat day - all of which are listed in my contract.

[Suzie_Homemaker]

I think lot parent be ticked to have two week paid leave added to contract and then all taken within 10 week of change. Parent not stupid. They will know why.

[mickyc]

The thing is too is that you are planning on giving them such short notice too that they need to pay during your 2 weeks off. They have probably made other arrangements while you are closed and will have to pay for that too. Regardless of whether or not you think they can afford it you really don't know their financial situation. You have had 30 weeks to save up for your time off.

That being said you have every right to make changes to your contract. With that type of change though I think more than 1 month notice should be given. You also need to be prepared for them to go elsewhere if they don't agree to your new terms.