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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can see how people would have been ruffled by the tone of that one post by OP, sure, but that aside, I don't agree that OP "should have investigated" how maternity leave would be handled before "accepting the partnership."  Particularly in a male-dominated partnership.  What was she supposed to say when she offered partnership after working, presumably, very, very hard to earn that offer?  Hmm, let me think about it, and before I accept, what is your maternity leave policy for female partners?  Come on, that would never happen in real life!  If you get a promotion, you take it, assuming you want to stay on track in that field and place of business (and if you don't want to stay on track/there, you leave or reduce schedule or whatever, none of which OP did).  Presumably the promotion came with greater remuneration, and as such she has more cushion to cover a potential 3 months of unpaid leave, if it were to come to that.  [/quote]

Have you never heard the term buyer beware? You don't have to accept a promotion, or a partnership. Ever. And yes, it is up to you -- and you alone -- to look out for you. In OP's case, if she knew she was planning to start a family, she should have looked into the implications accepting that promotion would have, such as not getting paid maternity leave or getting less of a draw. Shame on her for not doing that.[/quote]

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