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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Set the great example!![/quote]

I would set the example of not dumping all of my work on my colleagues for 3 months, so you have any idea how much this annoys the non-parents around you?[/quote]

First of all, it's earned benefit. She's entitled to it.

Second of all, if the office can barely function without one person being out for 3 months, then it needs better planning, and more staffing.

Third of all, do not make this a parent vs non-parent conflict. People may need to take extended leave for medical events themselves or taking care of loved ones. Anybody who bean counts how much others take (that they've earned) is not a good team player.

Lastly, parental leave in this country is already pretty crappy compared to most developed countries. Let's not shoot for the bottom. Those of you who begrudge a new parent her full leave, just think it this way: her kid will one day pay for your retirement/medical care. Have some grace and long view for the human race.[/quote]

We don’t make it “parent vs non parent”, you do. when non-parents need to take extra time for “medical events and taking care of loved ones” the people who took max child leave never advocate for others to get the same. Leave for me but not for thee![/quote]

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