Nanny after maternity. Care for a newborn

Maternity in Bulgaria is one year in which you receive 90% of your average gross wage. After that, you are entitled to a second year for babysitting a young child, during which you receive 380 lv. And the third year in which you can go out on unpaid leave, that is, you do not get anything from the state and the employer, but you keep your workplace.However, many parents, in particular mothers, decide not to use the second and third years of motherhood, and not even the entire first year, and return to work after the sixth month of their child. Or they don't stop working all the time while taking care of their little baby at home.The reasons for this choice can be very, too personal and subjective. There is no wrong or right decision, there is the most appropriate solution for the given mother, child and family. So we can't give common rules, and we don't want to.

We would just like to remind all mothers, whether they have returned to work after six months, a year or two of motherhood, that they have a choice! They have someone to look after their child, they have someone to rely on, they have someone to trust! If they do not have any energetic and responsive grandmother or a good childcare facility, they can always hire a nanny, skilled and experienced, to take care of their infant baby, who they are the first to feed, or take their first steps, or is already alone and self-seeking man.

What are the advantages of getting back to work early?

First of all, financial stability. If you make quite a lot more money if you go to work than being on maternity leave, then this is definitely an important factor.The financial side of things is always important, for many families essential and even vital.Even though we don't live to work, we work to live.

Secondly, we will note professional qualifications, contacts and loss of abilities or achievements in the work sphere. For many professions and positions, the rule is valid that if you leave the industry for a year or more, it will take you a very long time to continue from where you left off before you separate yourself from your professional development.Many mothers are reluctant to risk their careers, staying home for long.

Here we want to add another: motherhood can also be a great opportunity for improving the professional skills of the parent or for retraining. During maternity leave, you can take various courses to help you find a better job or get a better position once you return to the labour market. So, this may be a chance for you!

Mother's rights

Whenever a mother returns to work, she must be aware of her rights as a parent of a young child. If the mother is still breastfeeding, then she has the right to additional rest by law. It cannot take night shifts (after 22h) and is protected from abbreviation if there is a child under 3 years old. Even if her state is cut, it can agree with the employer for greater compensation (more gross wages). If you return to work before the age of 2 years of your child, you are entitled to receive half of the childcare allowance due to you for the second year of maternity.

Here we also open a bracket — even if you are on maternity leave, you have a legal right to perform work to be paid for by signing a civil contract.

Tips for you

Before you return to work, discuss with your partner the babysitting schedule — who and when will take care of them. There is nothing worse about relationships between young parents scandals caused by misunderstanding. If you have another loved one who can help you with the care of the little one or the household, then do not be ashamed to ask for help.Bet on fast-cooked dinners, children's kitchen, takeaway.Rest and sleep as much as possible, take care of your health by eating varied, balanced and healthy.Be on the level, because you are important to your child. And spend as much time as possible with him, and you need it too.

Even if things don't start perfectly, give yourself some time — a few weeks, even months, to see how you're doing.Day by day does not look like it, so sometimes you can feel like a superhero, managed to make a complex report in work, take the child for a walk, and sleep at night. Other times, you might think that the world is falling apart and you're not given anything. However, if you feel constantly tired, exhausted, depressed and unhappy, then it's time for a change. Whether you hire someone to help you not only with the child, but also with the household, or even give up the craving job — the choice remains for you.Everyone decides what his priorities are at this point.

Why choose a babysitter?

Nannies are qualified and trained to care for children — from infant babies to adolescents. They look at the children in their own homes, so the setting is familiar to them.The babysitters come and go whenever you want.Their work schedule is matched with your own, so you can rest assured that your children are in safe hands while you work. You are the ones who dictate the rules — how your child will be raised, how he will be raised, what he will eat, when he will sleep, what he will play with. Even if your child gets sick, you should not be absent from work to care for him, but you can trust the professional care of a nanny who is trained in how to act in similar situations.Your little one must not have reached a certain age in order to benefit from the services of a nanny.The advantages are numerous, so as long as you have the desire to hire a babysitter, you will not be mistaken.As for choosing the right nanny to meet your requirements to the maximum, you can always trust our Nanny Selection Agency to save valuable time and headaches.

Finally, we will wish you success — in parenting, at work, in your personal life!It's all about organization, desire and attitude.

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