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Do it right after baby is born. I just did this and you realize how incredibly important it is to be there for both your wife right after birth as well as to help bond with your baby. The first few weeks are hard especially if it’s your first and that initial time will give you and your wife a chance to get into a cadence of feeding, changing diapers, and bonding with the three of you. It’s incredible and the time flies. Best of luck!
I’ve been told to take it when the baby is older/when they’re more interactive
I’ve done it both ways (right after and staggered with my wife). I would say it depends on a few factors.
- First kid, lack of family support, any labor/birth complications speak to immediate leave
- Second kid, local/involved family, and working spouse speak to deferred/staggered leave
Either way, plan to get off the road ~6 weeks out and take 2 weeks off after the birth (vacation or split leave) to take of baby AND mom
I timed mine right at the opening day of last year’s World Cup
And I’m not joking :) I took the 1st 3 weeks off, and then took the 4 months after my wife exhausted her maternity leave. I think you just let your wife decide when it’s best for you to take your leave.
I took the first two weeks off and then my wife took her 12 weeks and then I took my remaining 12 weeks plus some additional vacations days. It was worth it as the first two weeks were rough. The baby was up every other hour (we later found out it wasn’t getting enough from breast milk) and then my was was hospitalized for a week after with some heart issue but all is good and I enjoyed every minute of it. I also traveled during my wife’s pregnancy so I also took leave to bond with the baby since I know traveling is an inherent part of consulting and I’d probably miss some moments but it’s truly valuable. If you can space it out how I did then I’d say that’s the best bang for your buck as it extended the amount of time he was with a parent and not a babysitter or nanny. If your wife doesn’t work then no harm in doing it right away
Taking my time now (twins). I heard the same thing OP but at birth was the better option. Wife had a difficult pregnancy and we both felt being together as a family now was the better option.
Throughout the course of the year to make sure you have coverage and your wife and kids have you when they need you. Ideally, 3-4 weeks when baby was born, 2 weeks before wife starts working to help her transition and 1 week after. In between when kids/family gets sick or doctor’s appointments. 3-4 weeks towards the end of first year to really enjoy time with your kid as he/she learns to respond, crawl and does funny things.
Not true, with counselor approval you can get up to 12 months
I took 2 weeks of PTO at birth, and will be taking my actual Paternity Leave when the baby is about 7 months old (for 2 months). I agree with others that support is needed at first - I wouldn't have been able to start traveling again after 2 weeks if my MIL hadn't been present.
Right away, help the mom. 1st two months are hard
Right away... moms need the help.. right after havung the baby os the most stressful especially for new mums.. take the time off, and own the house and let wifey know how awesome of a man you are by handling all the business.. Participate in burping, feeding, rocking, diapering and make sure to run all the errands needed so she can get her rest up. Thats all we can do as we didnt carry the baby for nine months and birth the baby.... Own the shit out of it.. she will love your more for it, and you will love your kid more for it too... rock on brother!