Congratulations, Sparky!
Good luck. Try not to kill people. Hands! Hands!
Willow ,'Storyteller'
Natter 62: The 62nd Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jessica - Dec 10, 2008 4:57:54 am PST #5227 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Sparky1 - Dec 10, 2008 5:00:03 am PST #5228 of 10002
Librarian Warlord
I believe I actually used the word gobsmacked.
Yes you did. Considering I was rather surprised myself, I can't blame anyone for that kind of reaction.
not that baby will probably actually be born on due date
The baby and I have to discuss, because 5/25 is my nephew's birthday. And since my U. gives me NO MATERNITY LEAVE, and I am the family breadwinner, I have to at least consider planning Babyfras' arrival.
Amy - Dec 10, 2008 5:01:53 am PST #5229 of 10002
Because books.
No maternity leave? Seriously?!
flea - Dec 10, 2008 5:03:00 am PST #5230 of 10002
information libertarian
They must have FMLA, though, right? I mean, there's no religious exemption for that or anything.
Jessica - Dec 10, 2008 5:03:56 am PST #5231 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
They must have FMLA, though, right? I mean, there's no religious exemption for that or anything.
FMLA just means they can't fire you, though. It's unpaid.
Nilly - Dec 10, 2008 5:05:27 am PST #5232 of 10002
Swouncing
Oh, Sparky! I just skipped sadly-too-many-posts in Natter, just in time to congratulate you on your wonderful news!
Is it OK to ask how you're feeling? Or are you tired of being medically asked about it and don't wanna talk about it any more?
Also, hello, everybody! Today is the first day in, oh, near two months in which I didn't have to teach any class, at all. I'm trying to design Simpsons patterns for a kipa I was asked to make for a friend's wedding.
Cashmere - Dec 10, 2008 5:07:31 am PST #5233 of 10002
Now tagless for your comfort.
Congrats, Sparky! That's awesome!
Sparky1 - Dec 10, 2008 5:08:59 am PST #5234 of 10002
Librarian Warlord
No maternity leave. If I manage things well, I'll have 28 days of annual leave and about 20 days of sick leave that I'll be able to take paid. After that, it's unpaid.
While HR is a cave of trolls, the BigBoss and the people I work with are wonderful, so I am hoping to be able to fudge some comp time, too.
However, upon hearing the due date one of my first thoughts was, "Hurrah! I won't have to go to graduation!" (We all hate going to graduation, because it's terribly run by someone who lacks organizational skills.)
eta:
Is it OK to ask how you're feeling? Or are you tired of being medically asked about it and don't wanna talk about it any more?
I am feeling much more like myself now that I am through the queasiness. While I know I had it much easier than many women, I still puked in every public restroom while in Poland, and wasn't a happy camper.
flea - Dec 10, 2008 5:11:32 am PST #5235 of 10002
information libertarian
Believe me, I well know the unpaidness of FMLA. Does anywhere actually have paid maternity leave? But usually people have at least some banked sick and vacation leave - some places even let coworkers give donations. I managed 6 weeks paid with each kid, I think.
Jessica - Dec 10, 2008 5:15:46 am PST #5236 of 10002
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Does anywhere actually have paid maternity leave?
My company gives 8 weeks parental leave, which can be extended up to 12 using PTO or FMLA (but you have to use up your PTO before they'll let you take any unpaid leave).