I took parental leave for about 2.5 months in the spring and summer of 2022. This article describes my experience with the parental leave and with the work I had to do before I went on leave. As long as the duration of the parental leave is known to all concerned and the work is taken over, you can take your childcare leave with peace of mind. Creating handover documents is especially important. This is because you must take over not only in case of injury or illness, but also if you are transferred to a new position. I recommend that you prepare handover documents in advance to ensure peace of mind for both you and those around you. Also, the more important the task, the more you should work together with people of different ages. The timing of life events is different, making it easier for each other to take a paid leave. The parental leave system changed in October 2022. It is now easier to take parental leave than ever before. I hope this will be helpful to men who are considering taking paternity leave and to managers who are thinking about creating a work environment that makes it easier to take childcare leave.
