Nzy Twincharged July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 IMO these won't encourage people to have more babies anyway. Those who are willing to have babies would have found a way even without this 6 months maternity leave. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 Dun wan lah. Your experiences dun speak for the majority. "There are bound to be discrimination. Who are we kidding?" ....Sounds familiar? [laugh] of course if possible dont work for SME lah [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 23, 2012 Author Share July 23, 2012 I have come to know one of my wife's friend who started a blog shop selling baby stuff(new) coz she wants to be fully committed to her 2 young children. This is a good example. Having a baby is a life long committment, not some 6 months leave. Some mothers sacrifice even their careers to be fully committted. If want to give incentives to really attract ppl to have babies, the plan has to be fully committed also. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 More and more and more incentives just won't work. Face the inconvenient truth. The younger generation now is aware of and choose to pursue more options in life, rather than being tied down with parenthood. Having children entails a lot of PERSONAL SACRIFICE - which not many of the younger generation now are able to or willing to bear. I hesitate to call this selfishness - but really what's needed is a big mindset change, and realignment of personal priorities. No point blaming stressful lifestyle, career, high cost of living, etc. for not having children. Lifestyle can always be changed, and career too, can always be changed. High cost of living can simply be moderated by opting for less luxuries. Of course, again, all this needs some personal sacrifice. I agree that many 30 somethings now think parenthood is a burden and they would rather enjoy themselves than starting a family. We need more incentives to encourage and give respite those few that are willing to take up the burden and hopefully encourage the others to rethink about parenthood. the society must accept that work-life balance is not a crime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 23, 2012 Author Share July 23, 2012 [laugh] of course if possible dont work for SME lah [laugh] Civil service best lah. Plenty of good bosses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 a convenient reason is IT IS A GLOBAL PROBLEM More and more and more incentives just won't work. Face the inconvenient truth. The younger generation now is aware of and choose to pursue more options in life, rather than being tied down with parenthood. Having children entails a lot of PERSONAL SACRIFICE - which not many of the younger generation now are able to or willing to bear. I hesitate to call this selfishness - but really what's needed is a big mindset change, and realignment of personal priorities. No point blaming stressful lifestyle, career, high cost of living, etc. for not having children. Lifestyle can always be changed, and career too, can always be changed. High cost of living can simply be moderated by opting for less luxuries. Of course, again, all this needs some personal sacrifice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyiet27 Clutched July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 Bro you are so correct in imho my wife will be so happy with this news i also feel that they should give something to the dads we also need to help around at home mah so tiring during the confinement period know but u are very rite! even if they give 1 year paid leave to mum i wun have another 1 in sinkie everything is so ex esp medical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph22 Turbocharged July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 Civil service best lah. Plenty of good bosses. iszi?? I heard the bosses very demanding leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockngbrd Supersonic July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 6 months paid leave... pvt sector sure will fire the women based on 'poor performance' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 IMO these won't encourage people to have more babies anyway. Those who are willing to have babies would have found a way even without this 6 months maternity leave. i think it does encourage those who wish to have 2nd, 3rd child Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 6 months paid leave... pvt sector sure will fire the women based on 'poor performance' soon all school only employ male teacher [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTF 4th Gear July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 I have come to know one of my wife's friend who started a blog shop selling baby stuff(new) coz she wants to be fully committed to her 2 young children. This is a good example. Having a baby is a life long committment, not some 6 months leave. Some mothers sacrifice even their careers to be fully committted. If want to give incentives to really attract ppl to have babies, the plan has to be fully committed also. My friend's sis who highly educated decided to quit her job and take care of her kid, not till 6-7 yrs old but to do home-schooling till his 'O' levels......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 More and more and more incentives just won't work. Face the inconvenient truth. The younger generation now is aware of and choose to pursue more options in life, rather than being tied down with parenthood. Having children entails a lot of PERSONAL SACRIFICE - which not many of the younger generation now are able to or willing to bear. I hesitate to call this selfishness - but really what's needed is a big mindset change, and realignment of personal priorities. No point blaming stressful lifestyle, career, high cost of living, etc. for not having children. Lifestyle can always be changed, and career too, can always be changed. High cost of living can simply be moderated by opting for less luxuries. Of course, again, all this needs some personal sacrifice. True Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watwheels Supersonic July 23, 2012 Author Share July 23, 2012 My friend's sis who highly educated decided to quit her job and take care of her kid, not till 6-7 yrs old but to do home-schooling till his 'O' levels......... As long as the husband can support the whole family on his own, anything is possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 (edited) SME may not support but MNC may LL support. i think im lucky cos my mother has been a housewife since i was born. we are lucky to have mother around day in day out. i understand some of my frens do not have mother around as both parents are working...i wonder if that will make any difference in our childhood. Edited July 23, 2012 by Babyt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronleech 2nd Gear July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 3 months should be more then enough...6 months i guess it will backfire...how come guys dont have such long leave?? We do our parts too mah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westkid 2nd Gear July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 We need to give more to the fathers Like every ejaculation 1 day's paid leave? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator July 23, 2012 Share July 23, 2012 As a employer myself,I dnt like the 6 months idea cos not easy to employ part timer just for that period. No wonder many of my friend do ask those female applicant are they planning for baby this 2yrs during the interview.. But as a father myself,I think it will be good cos the mother can have extra more leave for her slowly take. I think it will be best if the extra can be converted to cash to help many small family.. it is a common question from HR since many years back, sme cannot afford especially their low headcount and no one to cover the staffs duties. would it be good to pro-rate maternity leave? like: work 1-2 years, get 2 months work 3-4 years, get 3 months work 5-6 years, get 4 months ...................... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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