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channa (257.7 days ago)
I think it all depends on your financial situation. Since you haven`t worked in 5 months, you need to see what you can do. You may want a few more weeks off, but being able to provide a home for the baby is most important. If your finances can allow you another couple weeks, it can`t hurt to ask them. However, you don`t know what kind of situation they are in either. They may really need someone to be able to start at that time, and then would retract their offer if you refuse to come at 6 weeks. Maybe you could see if you could start part time for a couple weeks and then move to full time?

cko1522 (261.4 days ago)
If the job is federal and they have already offered it to you, they could get in a world of trouble if rescinding the offer based on the fact you are having a baby. If you want to re-negotiate, I say go for what you want. I`m a government worker and I know my employer really would tread lightly on anything that could be considered discrimination. Its probably uncomfortable making demands since you haven`t started working there yet, but I don`t think it would hurt to ask tactfully, feel them out, and I bet you will get exactly what you want.

mommymeg (261.6 days ago)
Depending on your post birth experience I would do it (if needed)....I went back to work for a little while before becoming a `stay at homer` after 2 weeks post birth, it wasnt the most ideal thing to do(i missed the family) but physically I was fine, I worked full time nights for about 2-3 months and had no problems. If physically you are still less than ideal, i would request more time or maybe half days.

ashleyp35 (261.7 days ago)
i think you should go for it. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do to support your family. I plan on returning back to work with 6-8 weeks after delivery. I do not want to put any pressure on my boyfriend to take care of everything himself. It is a 2-way street!

JessH (261.7 days ago)
I should also add, I havent worked in 5 months and my husband and I cant really afford for me to not work for many more months. The job is Federal & pays high wages so I dont want to lose the position. they wanted me now, and I couldnt do now. Im just wondering how much more I could push them.

jessicahedden (261.7 days ago)
Definitely try to renegotiate. You shouldn`t settle on anything under 8 weeks.

RobinG (261.9 days ago)
I would negotiate a further out date but not to far ~ they may fill it with someone else if you delay to far out. Where I live in the US 6 weeks is standard for vaginal 8 weeks for section deliveries to return to work. I think it is horrible and should be much further out but the boss may go by what would be the norm should you already be working there and returning from maternity leave. If where you live it is further out go with what is considered normal maternity leave time and use that as a start date ~ ((()))

Nan639 (261.9 days ago)
6-weeks is NOT enough time. Trust me. And your having twins?! 6-weeks is NOT enough time. I took 12-weeks with my first pregnancy and that wasn`t even enough. If you can re-negotiate, you absolutely should! You are going to be a new mom, more important than any other `job` you could possibly have. You are going to be exhausted and trying to adjust your entire life for these new little people in it. Hon, I honestly wouldn`t take less than 12-weeks off. Good luck in whatever you decide! :)



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