PSLE leave: For or Against?
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gangnam:
have sent a PM to ask Chief to help me revert...or perhaps can his deputy help to do so? this new nick is working against me :stupid: :stupid:[/quote]Thought the nick is cute... visualising you doing the gangnam and moe-bashing at the same time.Nebbermind:
[quote=\"3Boys\"]I missed the transition... gangnam = ??
janet_lee
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Maybe using this new nick is not so bad after all...you will imagine PSY bashing and NOT me
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Sometimes, I can’t help but blame the media for this. The leave policy is a private organization’s initiative, why should the media report it and put some emphasis on the PSLE leave?
As it is my company also allows us to carry over 50% of our leave entitlement which we can use for anything (and I believe PSLE period included), but there’s no hoo-ha about it.
To be frank, when I first saw the news report, my first thought was : Wah, how much more effort do I have to put in so that my child will not be disadvantaged because my company doesn’t give me PSLE leave?? Then on a very slow hindsight and conscious effort, I have to remind myself that I am a mum who believes in consistent work, so PSLE leave or not, I should not give two hoots about it. -
BlueBells:
To be frank, when I first saw the news report, my first thought was : Wah, how much more effort do I have to put in so that my child will not be disadvantaged because my company doesn't give me PSLE leave?? Then on a very slow hindsight and conscious effort, I have to remind myself that I am a mum who believes in consistent work, so PSLE leave or not, I should not give two hoots about it.
The leave which hubby took was left over from last year...those 9 days have to be utilised before they are forfeited. Can 9 days be of any help to pass PSLE or even any exam ? 抱佛脚都没用. It was a minister who brought up the issue of feeding into fears, not the media. -
kwcllf:
Why not? I think it does.
I don't believe that what OCBC do can put pressure on other companies to follow suit. It is not as if it is sanctioned by the govt like maternity leave or childcare leave. Even for childcare leave, the govt gives ALOT of leeway to companies on how to administer it.
The fact is that some people feel irked when JT challenged it.
Some people feel irked because they like the idea and want it.
If some people like the idea and want it, it puts pressure on other organisations to deliver it.
I agree there is a lot of flexibility in our current leave system, which is good and sufficient, and which is why we shouldn't needlessly go around putting up labels and structural changes where none are warranted. -
3Boys:
Companies and schools are allowed to run their own rules. If PSLE leave makes parents feel uptight, then name it exam leave...I know some companies have 'exam leave' already...so if it is PSLE leave, take the child's entry proof to apply for it.
Why not? I think it does.kwcllf:
Even for childcare leave, the govt gives ALOT of leeway to companies on how to administer it.
The fact is that some people feel irked when JT challenged it.
Some people feel irked because they like the idea and want it.
If some people like the idea and want it, it puts pressure on other organisations to deliver it.
I agree there is a lot of flexibility in our current leave system, which is good and sufficient, and which is why we shouldn't needlessly go around putting up labels and structural changes where none are warranted.
There is flexibility...rules can be modified if more babies are encouraged.
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3Boys:
This is only ONE organisation....................unless it become a widespread practice to follow suit due to PRESSURE from employees, there is no reason to pick on OCBC??
Why not? I think it does.kwcllf:
I don't believe that what OCBC do can put pressure on other companies to follow suit. It is not as if it is sanctioned by the govt like maternity leave or childcare leave. Even for childcare leave, the govt gives ALOT of leeway to companies on how to administer it.
The fact is that some people feel irked when JT challenged it.
Some people feel irked because they like the idea and want it.
If some people like the idea and want it, it puts pressure on other organisations to deliver it.
I agree there is a lot of flexibility in our current leave system, which is good and sufficient, and which is why we shouldn't needlessly go around putting up labels and structural changes where none are warranted.
But have we seen any proof of it?? -
kwcllf:
This is only ONE organisation....................unless it become a widespread practice to follow suit due to PRESSURE from employees, there is no reason to pick on OCBC??
Why not? I think it does.3Boys:
[quote=\"kwcllf\"]
I don't believe that what OCBC do can put pressure on other companies to follow suit. It is not as if it is sanctioned by the govt like maternity leave or childcare leave. Even for childcare leave, the govt gives ALOT of leeway to companies on how to administer it.
The fact is that some people feel irked when JT challenged it.
Some people feel irked because they like the idea and want it.
If some people like the idea and want it, it puts pressure on other organisations to deliver it.
I agree there is a lot of flexibility in our current leave system, which is good and sufficient, and which is why we shouldn't needlessly go around putting up labels and structural changes where none are warranted.
But have we seen any proof of it??[/quote]It is leading the way on an unhealthy practice. It's not picking on OCBC, it's picking on the practice, and so far OCBC is the conspicuous example. And as you see, its already garnered a ton of publicity, the impact goes far beyond a single organisation.
So pick away..... -
Someone mentioned in this forum that those are against are the minority. It also seems that those that are against are people that are in a position to determine HR policies as it makes their job more difficult.
I don’t envy the job they are doing but many people also feels it is a nice gesture. -
janet_lee88:
Companies and schools are allowed to run their own rules. If PSLE leave makes parents feel uptight, then name it exam leave...I know some companies have 'exam leave' already...so if it is PSLE leave, take the child's entry proof to apply for it.
Why not? I think it does.3Boys:
[quote=\"kwcllf\"]
Even for childcare leave, the govt gives ALOT of leeway to companies on how to administer it.
The fact is that some people feel irked when JT challenged it.
Some people feel irked because they like the idea and want it.
If some people like the idea and want it, it puts pressure on other organisations to deliver it.
I agree there is a lot of flexibility in our current leave system, which is good and sufficient, and which is why we shouldn't needlessly go around putting up labels and structural changes where none are warranted.
There is flexibility...rules can be modified if more babies are encouraged.[/quote]yes true... many companies have exam leave, whether it is for themselves or for their kids...
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