Just added on another month to my maternity so I'm not going back until mid April (with 4 weeks annul leave as well). The money will be a loss but it means I get to spend a bit more time at home with Lt Tiggs.
How about volunteering to do a project from home - at least that could bring in some dosh.......and also demonstrates you 'enthusiasm' to re-enter the work place with your manager et al..?