Taking paternity leave next month and nervous about it

6d ago·1 min read

My company offered 4 weeks and honestly I jumped at it but now I'm second guessing. Will I fall behind at work? What if my boss forgets about me? Also, what do I actually do with a newborn all day? My wife will be around but she needs rest too. Anyone taken extended leave and come back fine? Just looking for some reassurance that the world won't fall apart while I'm gone.

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SSam T.Regular4d ago

You're not going to fall behind. Seriously. The people who matter at your job know you're coming back. Use that time to actually figure out how to change diapers without it looking like a wrestling move and bond with your kid. That stuff matters more than any email.

RRob H.Regular5d ago

4 weeks is huge man don't second guess it. You won't fall behind, trust me. The company will survive without you and your kid will only be this age once. I wish I had taken more time when mine was born instead of stressing about work the whole time.

BBrianRegular4d ago

Just took 3 weeks and honestly it flew by. Don't worry about falling behind everyone else will have moved on to the next crisis by the time you get back. The paternity leave is for you to get your feet under you not to keep working from home while sleep deprived.