My daughters sick..shes throwing up running 101.8 temp and im going to have to call into work for tomorrow...i hate when ihave to call into work. they always make it sound so bad...and then when i get back they grip at me because i called in even tho its because of my daughter...then they complain behind my back...how do you just call in and not let them make you feel so bad about it?!
2006-11-05 09:42:56 · 9 answers · asked by cutenwild1769 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Ignore them. Your family is more important.
2006-11-05 09:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Most enlightened employers don't distinguish between personal days, vacation days, etc etc. Instead, you simply call in and say you need to take the day off and not give a reason. This eliminates the need for an employee to claim they're sick when they want to go fishing, and in your case, the need to explain.
In your case, I'd offer to work from home. Hopefully your employer has their technology in order so that you can use your computer and have your calls forwarded to your house. I find that working from home is a good compromise for parents who need to stay home with a sick kid.
If your employer doesn't understand working parents then I'd start dusting off the resume and looking for another job. I can assure you that there are better employers out there. In fact, I've had a couple who'd send you home if they found out that you had a very sick kid at home (or in the hospital).
2006-11-05 17:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You must not ever feel guilty for taking care of your daughter, that is the most important job in the world! The people at work should be the one's who feel guilty, if any! They have been cruel and mean. I suggest that when you call in, to simply say, My first job is taking care of my daughter and she needs me, therefore I'll be in when she is better!.....What would happen if your daughter had become worse while you are at work? You'ld then be called a unfit mother. Which would be worse? Believe in yourself and pat yourself on the back, for doing the right thing.
2006-11-05 17:56:35 · answer #3 · answered by rainbow4550 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get a big gun and go in and ask who has a problem with you missing a day because of your daughter. if that don't work find someone that can come and look after your daughter. learn to adapt and go to work and pay for someone else to look after her you need to learn to accept she will get sick and learn to deal with it better. have her looked after by some one you trust that don't work. that is what they did in old days. too many peep seem to forget how to adapt to situations and grow up!
2006-11-05 17:54:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who comes first? Your family or them??????
Never feel bad for being a good Mom.
2006-11-05 18:05:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them to shut up.It'n none of their buiness anyway. It's your daughter,not their's.This is just me but family comes before a job,if they have a problem with that they should keep it to themselves.
2006-11-05 17:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Kayla [(Adam)] 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Focus on your daughter. She is the ultimate importance.
2006-11-05 17:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by urbanfossil 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
OMG, they are just being stupid!!!! Ignore them!!! Your daughter is WAY more important. Tell them to bite you and let them think what they want.
2006-11-05 17:53:15 · answer #8 · answered by spaz buddy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People at work can be so selfish.
2006-11-05 17:58:33 · answer #9 · answered by Mattman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋