How to go back to work after an extended maternity leave
When Karen Leslie applied for an extra six months off at the end of her third maternity leave, some of her industry peers told her it was career suicide. Truth is, she?d had the same thoughts. She was rattled by the what-ifs, she says. ?What if I lose that seniority" What if I have to go to a different position"?
But Leslie, a supervisor at a child welfare agency in Toronto, ended up taking not just the additional six months but a full year?and it turned out to be the right decision for her family. She returned to work rejuvenated and even successfully negotiated a part-time job-share with a colleague to maintain balance in her life.
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Should you quit your job to be a stay-at-home mom"It?s not uncommon for working moms to extend their maternity leaves?sometimes just for a few extra months, sometimes until their children are in school. But doing so can make it more challenging for them to re-enter the workforce. Why" Employers don?t like to see a long break on a resumé; they wonder whether the candidate?s knowledge and skills are up to date. There may also be an unspoken sentiment that if you spent years away from your job, then maybe you?re just not that passionate about it anymore?perhaps you?re only back for the money. Fin...
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