12 month vs 18 month mat leave help
Wondering what your thoughts are on 12 month vs 18 month mat leave.
-Wife is due with baby number 2 in 8 weeks.
-Her company does not offer top up
-I am not taking any parental leave, it is all hers
-She likes the possibility of 18 months in case the baby needs her after 12 months, but she won't know that until month 11 or 12.
-Unfortunately you cannot change 12/18 month timeline after you receive the first cheque.
I personally do not see any benefit of 18 months since you do not receive any additional pay. Maybe it is worth while taking 12 month, getting paid in full, then taking an unpaid leave for a short period of time if your company will allow it.
What are your thoughts?
-Wife is due with baby number 2 in 8 weeks.
-Her company does not offer top up
-I am not taking any parental leave, it is all hers
-She likes the possibility of 18 months in case the baby needs her after 12 months, but she won't know that until month 11 or 12.
-Unfortunately you cannot change 12/18 month timeline after you receive the first cheque.
I personally do not see any benefit of 18 months since you do not receive any additional pay. Maybe it is worth while taking 12 month, getting paid in full, then taking an unpaid leave for a short period of time if your company will allow it.
What are your thoughts?