Took 4 Months Paternity Leave and Don't Regret It

1d ago1 min read

A lot of guys at my work thought I was insane for taking the full paternity leave my company offers. They said I'd fall behind, lose momentum, whatever. Honestly? Watching my wife recover from birth while learning to be a parent is something I would've missed and never gotten back. Yeah I had some catching up to do when I came back but my career didn't explode. And I bonded with my son in a way I don't think I would've if I was back in the office after 2 weeks. If your company offers it do it. Your career will be fine.

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BBrianNew Dadjust now

Good for you for taking it. A lot of guys don't realize what they're missing by not being there in those early months. How was the adjustment coming back?

MMike F.Regular1d ago

That's the right call. People don't get it until they're in your shoes. I've got two boys and watching them grow up is worth way more than staying late at the office.

NNoah B.New Dad1d ago

Good on you for taking it. Those first months go fast and you can't get them back. Career momentum is nice but being there for your kid when they're that young is what actually matters.

RRobert T.New Dad8h ago

That's awesome that your company offers it and you actually took it. So many guys are afraid to use the benefits they have. Your kid got a dad who was there when it mattered.

KKevinNew Dadjust now

Four months is a long time and your coworkers are probably just jealous. The bonding you got with your kid in that window is irreplaceable. Worth every bit of static from the office.

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