FinleysMummy
19-05-2010, 08:31 AM
Hi all, i recently found out im pregnant and worried about what im going to do about maternity leave. I think im going to have to have a planned c-section (i had an emergancy one with my son 2 years ago) so cant do anything for 6 weeks. But then i'd like a little more time off than 6 weeks anyway. I was thinking of working up till xmas which will be about 3 weeks before baby arrives and then be off until after the easter holidays.
So i was thinking, what if i employ a assistant to start just before i stop working (so they get to know kids and routine etc) and they cover the maternity leave. Obviously i would state that when adverising, i dont want someone thinking its a permenant job when it will be for 4 months. But can assistants be left alone? Can they do the school runs? Basically do the job i do know, just with me not around? I will be in the house too, but not all the time.
Any advice would be great. Think if this plan doesnt work then my parents will have to use the local nursery (although im hoping they will come back after!)
So i was thinking, what if i employ a assistant to start just before i stop working (so they get to know kids and routine etc) and they cover the maternity leave. Obviously i would state that when adverising, i dont want someone thinking its a permenant job when it will be for 4 months. But can assistants be left alone? Can they do the school runs? Basically do the job i do know, just with me not around? I will be in the house too, but not all the time.
Any advice would be great. Think if this plan doesnt work then my parents will have to use the local nursery (although im hoping they will come back after!)