Marriage & Parenthood Package

[Dawnie]

I just delivered my #2 a month ago, so glad that they backdate the package. However, with or without the carrots, I’m stopping at 2 kids. I will not even consider a 3rd one even if they throw in a few thousand more.

[janet88]

MMM:

janet_lee88:

but 2 extra days leave for kids below 12 is indeed very welcoming.

My company currently extends the 6 days leave for kids below 12. They are doing more than what the government offers. They also have dependent sick leave. I appreciate that gesture.

Frankly 2 days for kids below 12 is insufficient. Eg. meet the teachers session is different days for different kids. So with 3 kids, that is like 3 different days and it is only for 1 term. Kids will also fall sick and parents need to bring them to the doc. Not forgetting... exams... Maybe the government should consider PSLE leave :idea:

Singapore companies may not be that welcoming regarding PSLE leave.
6 days leave is very thoughtful though.

[nms1]

janet_lee88:

MMM:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"] but 2 extra days leave for kids below 12 is indeed very welcoming.

My company currently extends the 6 days leave for kids below 12. They are doing more than what the government offers. They also have dependent sick leave. I appreciate that gesture.

Frankly 2 days for kids below 12 is insufficient. Eg. meet the teachers session is different days for different kids. So with 3 kids, that is like 3 different days and it is only for 1 term. Kids will also fall sick and parents need to bring them to the doc. Not forgetting... exams... Maybe the government should consider PSLE leave :idea:

Singapore companies may not be that welcoming regarding PSLE leave.
6 days leave is very thoughtful though.[/quote]I don't think we can expect the government to mandate leave to cover all of these things. We already have annual leave which can be used for this purpose. Yes, the extra days are welcome but we need to be realistic.

[Funz]

limlim:

janet_lee88:

2 or '3' kids?

The last party vying for attention is not a kid lah.. :evil: :evil:

Yah require even more attention than the kids.

[janet88]

Funz:

limlim:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]2 or '3' kids?

The last party vying for attention is not a kid lah.. :evil: :evil:

Yah require even more attention than the kids. [/quote]That particular party requires attention like a kid...so I let the kids do all the talking after school...then when the biggest kid returns home, he can talk all he wants.

[Funz]

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20130123-397224.html


More childcare and infant care subsidies. Based on gross family income of up to $7500.

[octoberbaby]

How much $6000 can last? pay 4 - 5 mths car instalment also finish liao.

[Funz]

octoberbaby:

How much $6000 can last? pay 4 - 5 mths car instalment also finish liao.

Huh? What has this gotta do with car installments? And why would govt be subsidising your car ownership?

[JJ1111]

Funz:

http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/Singapore/Story/A1Story20130123-397224.html


More childcare and infant care subsidies. Based on gross family income of up to $7500.

Although my kids don't go to childcare. But I like this!!! It really help up alot of low income earner!!! Alot of my colleagues will benefit from this.

Now hoping that the childcare centre wouldn't start increasing their price due to this subsidise. :xedfingers: :razz: :rant:

[JJ1111]

MMM:

janet_lee88:

but 2 extra days leave for kids below 12 is indeed very welcoming.

My company currently extends the 6 days leave for kids below 12. They are doing more than what the government offers. They also have dependent sick leave. I appreciate that gesture.

Frankly 2 days for kids below 12 is insufficient. Eg. meet the teachers session is different days for different kids. So with 3 kids, that is like 3 different days and it is only for 1 term. Kids will also fall sick and parents need to bring them to the doc. Not forgetting... exams... Maybe the government should consider PSLE leave :idea:

I am happy with the 2 days. Better than none. oh, from my understand, they are giving 2 days per kid up to maximum 6 days right?

So mean I have 2 kids below 12, I have 4 days per year right?