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[quote=Anonymous][quote]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? [b]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! [/b]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]

Yes, that is exactly what she should have done, especially if she is the sole breadwinner and planning on a family.

That is the first of OP's mistakes. The second is coming to an anonymous board, apparently seeking guidance and "kind words" from people about a very specific and unusual situation (no pregnant partners in her Big Law firm, ever?) and expecting that only her issue would be addressed in all responses. Her third is then trying to shame posters as being unsupportive women tearing each other down when she was the one who tried to limit discussion to her, specifically, to just her issue (because that is really a supportive attitude towards your fellow women).

OP, go see your HR department. I'm sure they will have an answer for you. If they don't, decide what you and your family need and ask for it.[/quote]

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