Just got approved for 4 months paternity leave
Still in shock. My company just greenlit 4 months and I can work from home for the first 8 weeks after. Wife is due in 6 weeks and honestly I was prepared to fight for this or just
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Balancing work, family, and the mental load.
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Still in shock. My company just greenlit 4 months and I can work from home for the first 8 weeks after. Wife is due in 6 weeks and honestly I was prepared to fight for this or just
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