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Are you returning to work?

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Yes, after taking the maximum time allowed 88 70.40%
No, staying home until DC enters grade school 7 5.60%
No, I'll be a SAHM 18 14.40%
Not sure yet 12 9.60%
 

Are you returning to work? POLL

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NinaLemon
It's a boy!!!

Member since 10/07

6453 total posts

Name:
Jeannine

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I am trying to work out being able to work from home. It will be tough to take care of the baby full time and work full time from home, but I like that scenario better than going back to the office at 6 weeks Chat Icon

Posted 8/11/08 7:59 AM
 

Jen2999
Baby girls & beagles rock!

Member since 8/06

10356 total posts

Name:
Jen

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I will be returning...

Honestly I cant imagine how some people survive on one salary...I wish that I had that option!!!

Posted 8/11/08 8:23 AM
 

annie
This is how I play basketball!

Member since 6/05

1980 total posts

Name:
Stephanie

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I'll be home for 7 months then return to teaching in September. Most of my leave will be unpaid. I have to go back for financial reasons, but I would choose to go back anyway. I have a great job with a great schedule for being a mom.

Posted 8/11/08 8:42 AM
 

JP826
=)

Member since 9/06

10903 total posts

Name:
Me!! All about ME!

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

If I dont return to work, I think I would drive myself stir crazy!!!!!!!!

Posted 8/11/08 8:54 AM
 

ARIELSMOM
Love my Babes

Member since 8/05

5889 total posts

Name:
MEREDITH

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

ill be going back and picking up a 2nd job.Chat Icon

Posted 8/11/08 8:55 AM
 

twinkletoes807
Mommy's Girls! ♥

Member since 11/07

10116 total posts

Name:
Gabi

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I wish I had the option to work only PT but my salary pays the mortgage. I will be returning to work after taking 6-8 weeks maternity leave [depending on type of delivery] and using up as much vacation time as possible. Probably 12 weeks total. Chat Icon

Posted 8/11/08 9:04 AM
 

betty
My boys

Member since 5/05

4380 total posts

Name:
Beth

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I work 2 days now and I'll continue after this baby. I LOVE my 2 days out of the house and I'm not ready to give that up!

Posted 8/11/08 9:24 AM
 

LuckySV
LIF Adult

Member since 10/05

4675 total posts

Name:

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Well, the "plan" is for me to take an extended leave (6 months) and then go back PT (3 days per week) and my mom will watch Chat Icon

Hopefully our plan will work out but you never know what may happen!

Posted 8/11/08 10:46 AM
 

randella
Love my little man

Member since 8/05

16290 total posts

Name:
Randi

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Well, I have already altered my regular work schedule since quitting my high stress, long hour, job in September. Now I work part to full time freelance-- but mostly, just 3 days a week.

After I have the baby, I plan to take a year off-- during that time we'll probably move, and then I'll look for another FT job close to where we end up living. I refuse to work in advertising again in Manhattan-- it's just too demanding, and I think a job in the burbs is a bit more family friendly with an appropriate work/life balance. I just hope there is enough opportunity.

Posted 8/11/08 11:06 AM
 

BlondeMom
LIF Infant

Member since 8/08

59 total posts

Name:

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I will go back -
I get 8 - 10 weeks paid, and can take up to 6 months, which I most likely will -But after that, back to the grind.

Posted 8/11/08 11:08 AM
 

MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future

Member since 6/06

10258 total posts

Name:
Baby Momma

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Yes, with pleasure...after about 14 weeks...

Posted 8/11/08 11:45 AM
 

tann22
LIF Adult

Member since 6/05

2421 total posts

Name:

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL



Yes I'll be returning.

Posted 8/11/08 11:55 AM
 

MandyK07
LIF Adolescent

Member since 8/07

652 total posts

Name:
Mandy

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I am planning on taking 6 months off then returning back to work P/T.

Posted 8/11/08 11:57 AM
 

ruby
you rang?

Member since 6/08

5573 total posts

Name:

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

We need the two incomes as we're saving for a house still. But, we still haven't figured out a daycare/babysitting situation. If the only situation we can find ends up costing more than I bring home a week, then i'll just stay home. If we get lucky and we can find a nanny/sitter/daycare for a reasonable amount then I'll go back to work afer 12 weeks.

Posted 8/11/08 12:12 PM
 

DRMom
Two in Blue

Member since 5/05

20223 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Posted by MrsRivera

I'll be returning to teaching after taking 12 weeks of leave.

I would LOVE to take the rest of the year off, but I'm under my own insurance and my income pays the mortgage, so we'd be in a bit of a rough spot. Chat Icon



I also carry insurance and my husband is trying to start a new business so don't think we can really do that now. I will be taking 8-10 weeks and returning to work. I work from home though so it is very easy to accomodate my schedule. As long as I keep my sales up no one cares when or how I am working.

Posted 8/11/08 12:19 PM
 

Xelindrya
Mommy's little YouTube Star!

Member since 8/05

14470 total posts

Name:
Veronica

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Posted by Christina

I will be returning to work full-time. Not much of a choice for us since I make alot more than DH.



same here
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No way we could live without my full income.. much less PT.

Posted 8/11/08 1:02 PM
 

CouldItBeA-BFP-
LIF Infant

Member since 6/08

147 total posts

Name:
Karen

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Posted by Xelindrya

Posted by Christina

I will be returning to work full-time. Not much of a choice for us since I make alot more than DH.



same here
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No way we could live without my full income.. much less PT.



DH and I make about the same, but my salary is definitely needed to pay the mortgage!

Posted 8/11/08 1:24 PM
 

JandJ1224

Member since 6/06

5911 total posts

Name:
Jannette

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I will be taking 2 to 3 years off as I am getting my masters. After that I plan on going to work and my mom will be watching the baby or maybe 2 by then, lol for free

Posted 8/11/08 1:40 PM
 

Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy

Member since 3/08

10420 total posts

Name:
Momx100

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

My parents will be watching the little one while I go back to work.

Posted 8/11/08 1:43 PM
 

Dani922
Here's to new beginnings

Member since 10/07

7260 total posts

Name:
Danielle

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I work part-time & I will be returning. I'm also a student. I think I'll be taking the spring semester off (I'm due in April) & I'll return to class either for a summer class or I'll just wait for the fall.

Posted 8/11/08 4:56 PM
 

CkGm
They get so big, so fast :(

Member since 5/05

13848 total posts

Name:
Christine

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

Posted by Goldi0218

12 weeks. Not one day longer. I will NOT, however, teach summer school next year and may never again. I need to put my foot down sometime!



Same except I am not going back until the beginning of the next school year. I am due right at the beginning of the 2nd semester at school so its perfect timing. Chat Icon

Posted 8/11/08 5:00 PM
 

jprimrose
I love my little munchkins!

Member since 10/05

3939 total posts

Name:

Re: Are you returning to work? POLL

I have been a SAHM for a year now. I will also be home this year with baby #2. I am on a leave of absence from teaching in the NYC school system. I can take a unpaid childcare leave for up to 4 years. I am not sure what I will do when my leave is up.

Posted 8/11/08 6:39 PM
 
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