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@Chloe-summer I also feel so scared to tell my employer i want to extend my maternity leave as she is not the nicest person. I do feel like i need a break as i am with my daughter all the time. I don’t know what to do . My partner is asleep right now and in 3 weeks i will have to leave for work at like 7.
be cautious as most maternity contracts state you must tell them 3 months before returning to make any changes within your contract/job role and the date you will return - with such late notice they would be within their rights to terminate your contract
Knowing my manager thats what she will do @Kya
I’m sorry to hear about this, retuning to work post mat leave and into a new role can be super daunting, I went back into my old role and it was just as hard xx an honest chat with your partner is a good idea. If you are UK based, your employer/manager should have completed a risk assessment around retuning to work for new mums to make it easier to transition back into the workplace. Another thing to consider is whether you have any annual leave that you’ve accrued while being in mat leave that you can use to delay returning to work. Alternatively, perhaps you could discuss with your manager/HR a phased return to work particularly as this will be a new role for you on top of being a new mom.
I'm sorry, it is such a difficult thing. If you are interested, I am holding an online book launch and one of the speakers will be speaking about the transition back to work for mums and giving lots of tips. If you would like to book a free ticket, you can do so here https://thechildcarenavigator.com/book-launch
Oh darling going back to work is really hard especially when you’re returning to a new role. My only advice would be your bubba will never be this small again & your time with them is way more important. Maybe sit down your partner & work out a proposal to extend your maternity, make sacrifices until you return. These last few months with your baby are so precious x