If you can use an Xbox controller, you can work for the military flying drones to murder people from the comfort of your desk chair.

Good for you! That time with your family is really important.

I’m from the US and I caused quite a stir when I took 4 weeks off; 3 days paternity leave and the rest was accrued vacation. HR was trying to convince me to break it up because “it would set a bad precedent.” But my boss was supportive and approved it anyway.