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I am struggled with caring for a parent in the past and its far more burdensome( mentally and physically) than having a baby( which i also experienced). Why ca

I am struggled with caring for a parent in the past and its far more burdensome( mentally and physically) than having a baby( which i also experienced). Why can't everyone get equal paid time for 'life events' instead of just for having a baby.

jpttsn 8y ago
Could be a hard wired mammalian thing expressing as policy.
- dominotw 8y ago
  Or cater to young families and people they are tying to woo. It another big fuck you to older employees that have to care for their ageing parents, would be a good excuse to fire them.
ohthehugemanate 8y ago
I work at Microsoft (full time employee). We are offered some time for life events, including moving, death of a family member, etc. Also, a part of the benefits package (in Germany) is a company that helps source elder Care. Iirc it's partially funded, too (but don't quote me on that). When you're negotiating your job, ask the recruiter about the HR concept. Some companies, like MS, really try to take care of employees and gear packages for the long term. Others focus on lifestyle, or on cash compensation... The benefits package is one of the more important ways a company should align with your needs.
linuxftw 8y ago
Paid time off is merely a component of salary. Some employers might be willing to pay more $$ for less PTO, others more PTO than $$. Personally, I'd rather have the extra cash, and take only unpaid leave. I'd rather have the extra cash and buy my own health insurance. You are already being paid at your market rate, it's up to you to plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly.
- dominotw 8y ago
  > plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly. why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing.
  - linuxftw 8y ago
    > why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing. I don't disagree. All of these 'benefits' are just compensation for labor in another form. When considering a salary for a position, you have to factor in all these non-cash benefits for your labor. I would prefer a simpler transaction: give me a high cash amount for hours actually worked with the flexibility to take whatever unpaid time I need, within reason.

jpttsn 8y ago

Could be a hard wired mammalian thing expressing as policy.

dominotw 8y ago
Or cater to young families and people they are tying to woo. It another big fuck you to older employees that have to care for their ageing parents, would be a good excuse to fire them.

ohthehugemanate 8y ago

I work at Microsoft (full time employee). We are offered some time for life events, including moving, death of a family member, etc. Also, a part of the benefits package (in Germany) is a company that helps source elder Care. Iirc it's partially funded, too (but don't quote me on that). When you're negotiating your job, ask the recruiter about the HR concept. Some companies, like MS, really try to take care of employees and gear packages for the long term. Others focus on lifestyle, or on cash compensation... The benefits package is one of the more important ways a company should align with your needs.

linuxftw 8y ago

Paid time off is merely a component of salary. Some employers might be willing to pay more $$ for less PTO, others more PTO than $$. Personally, I'd rather have the extra cash, and take only unpaid leave. I'd rather have the extra cash and buy my own health insurance. You are already being paid at your market rate, it's up to you to plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly.

dominotw 8y ago
> plan for these unforeseen life events and save accordingly. why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing.
- linuxftw 8y ago
  > why doesn't this apply to parents? Becoming a parent is no more unforeseen than ageing. I don't disagree. All of these 'benefits' are just compensation for labor in another form. When considering a salary for a position, you have to factor in all these non-cash benefits for your labor. I would prefer a simpler transaction: give me a high cash amount for hours actually worked with the flexibility to take whatever unpaid time I need, within reason.