A month away! I envy the ability to do so. It's reasonable, given the new life arriving your home. Here, in the untamed West, its tricky to get a few days off, even if unpaid!
I sometimes think my inbox may call me in the night, slightly intoxicated, muttering, "I just want you to know... I'm still here."
I am glad them that I got the full month and paid to boot. I can't imagine only getting a few days off after that. I should consider myself lucky!
Even my wife received no compensation during her time off. Our employer made her return so unpleasant that she left the company, as did I, once I found other work. The US model for maternity leave is horrid, at best. Paternity leave is nearly nonexistent. My apologies, I've stumbled into a rant. Here's to a pleasant reacclimation, and ever-dwindling inbox!
Inbox cleared!
Rant justified. That's awful. On saying that enters here can be bad too. My wife's last employer did the same to her on her return. Terrible stuff