Loutro-Fift t1_iu9moy7 wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:08 PM

She’s needs to talk to her HR department. They have all the answers. As far as career limiting impacts, in theory, shouldnt be an issue

debbiewith2 t1_iu9n76p wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:11 PM

Well, sure it would. Other than discrimination, it’s the main reason people who care for children make less money than others. That doesn’t mean it’s not worth it, but I think it’s disingenuous to claim otherwise.

mightybangbang OP t1_iu9nkfk wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:14 PM

Yeah she was worried even asking HR about it would be problematic. But it seems she really needs to.

debbiewith2 t1_iu9o5nl wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:18 PM

She can talk to them about part-time, since that should be in a handbook. But she need not bring up other family planning issues.

mightybangbang OP t1_iu9oduq wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:19 PM

Yeah we are just concerned about taking more mat leave during this temporary part time period.

debbiewith2 t1_iu9ok8t wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:21 PM

That question should be answered simply by asking what benefits are available to part-time employees.

mightybangbang OP t1_iu9ow2v wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:23 PM

True. Plus I think she has the option to go back to full time whenever she wants. So could do that before taking more mat leave. Thank you for your advice.

debbiewith2 t1_iu9oz6j wrote on October 29, 2022 at 5:24 PM

You are welcome! Congratulations on your growing family!

Second_breakfastses t1_iu9zegh wrote on October 29, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Theoretically it shouldn’t impact her career. In practice it’s rare that it wouldn’t, especially if she’s hesitant to even discuss it with HR. That said, the career sacrifice is something she’ll need to decide; some women think it’s worth it. She may also face the same career growth limitations just from being a mother and taking parental leave.