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Just took 2 weeks of paternity leave and best decision ever

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2w ago1 min read

My company gives 4 weeks but I was worried about workload. Took 2 anyway because my wife really needed the help. Those two weeks were incredible man. Bottle feedings at 3am, changing diapers, getting to know my newborn. And honestly the work survived fine without me. I came back refreshed. If you're on the fence about taking your full leave, do it. You can't get that time back.

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BBrianRegular2w ago

Smart move taking it now instead of waiting. A lot of dads don't use all their time and honestly it's a disservice to your family. Your wife is recovering from basically having a human pulled out of her body, she needs backup.

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TTravis N.Regular2w ago

This is the truth right here. My company offered 4 weeks too and I took all of it. No regrets. Those early weeks go so fast and you miss so much if you're not there. Glad your manager was cool about it.

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JJoey M.New Dad2w ago

Two weeks is perfect honestly. You're still present for the adjustment period but you're not burning out trying to be a new parent superhero. Those first weeks are chaos and your wife needs the support.

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