stupid school and mat leave

agreeksmom · Feb 16th, 2010, 18:58 PM

ok so i need to rant my school told me im only allowed 30 days off so they want me to go all the way to my due date then come back 30 days later its like wth!!! they told me the only way i can stay out of school longer than 30 days is to sign out aka drop out.......i dont want to do that i just want a few months off............30 days is not enough i guess im gonna be a college drop out and just return after i put the child daycare what do you think

winterdeep · Feb 16th, 2010, 19:03 PM

I think that sucks, it's almost as if they would prefer new mothers have to drop out.

Sorry to hear you're going through it.

gina8177 · Feb 16th, 2010, 19:08 PM

That is terrible and I find it really shocking. That just doesn't seem in line with maternity benefits in Canada. It does seem like they are encouraging students to drop out.

Linz88 · Feb 16th, 2010, 19:35 PM

Dont drop out hun.try find another way x

Sweetie · Feb 16th, 2010, 19:42 PM

Don't really have any advice but wanted to say I will be thinking of you

Kaitybug · Feb 16th, 2010, 20:14 PM

I don't really know your situation, but is there anyway to take an online class or two or even a once a week (like Saturday) all-day class so that you can keep your feet in school but not feel overwhelmed? I know those type of classes are offered around here, but I don't know your major or anything. I sure hope you figure a way out!

CameraGirl · Feb 16th, 2010, 20:17 PM

Is there a guidance counselor you can speak to? 30 days is pretty ridiculous. Have you spoken to your lecturers? perhaps you can continue to study from home?. If the schools policy is 30 days (which is ridiculous) unfortunately there isn't much you can do.

gina8177 · Feb 16th, 2010, 23:15 PM

I was also wondering if you could bring your baby to class and baby wear. That could be helpful in the beginning. You could wear your baby in a sling to class and even breast feed discretely in the sling.

I agree with cameragirl that you should try to discuss matters with a guidance counselor or see if you can reduce your class load. The school should be able to support you.

Feb 16th, 2010, 18:58 PM	#1
agreeksmom Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,186	stupid school and mat leave ok so i need to rant my school told me im only allowed 30 days off so they want me to go all the way to my due date then come back 30 days later its like wth!!! they told me the only way i can stay out of school longer than 30 days is to sign out aka drop out.......i dont want to do that i just want a few months off............30 days is not enough i guess im gonna be a college drop out and just return after i put the child daycare what do you think

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Feb 16th, 2010, 19:03 PM	#2
winterdeep Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Franklin, TN States Posts: 290	I think that sucks, it's almost as if they would prefer new mothers have to drop out. Sorry to hear you're going through it.

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gina8177 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 1,958	That is terrible and I find it really shocking. That just doesn't seem in line with maternity benefits in Canada. It does seem like they are encouraging students to drop out.

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Linz88 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Brom\Bham, Uk Posts: 1,679	Dont drop out hun.try find another way x

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Sweetie Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 4,674	Don't really have any advice but wanted to say I will be thinking of you

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Kaitybug Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 514	I don't really know your situation, but is there anyway to take an online class or two or even a once a week (like Saturday) all-day class so that you can keep your feet in school but not feel overwhelmed? I know those type of classes are offered around here, but I don't know your major or anything. I sure hope you figure a way out!

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Feb 16th, 2010, 20:17 PM	#7
CameraGirl Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Scottish Lassie in Maryland Posts: 795	Is there a guidance counselor you can speak to? 30 days is pretty ridiculous. Have you spoken to your lecturers? perhaps you can continue to study from home?. If the schools policy is 30 days (which is ridiculous) unfortunately there isn't much you can do.

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Feb 16th, 2010, 23:15 PM	#8
gina8177 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port Coquitlam, BC Posts: 1,958	I was also wondering if you could bring your baby to class and baby wear. That could be helpful in the beginning. You could wear your baby in a sling to class and even breast feed discretely in the sling. I agree with cameragirl that you should try to discuss matters with a guidance counselor or see if you can reduce your class load. The school should be able to support you.

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