my little boy is poorly has sickness and diarrhoea, i am meant to be at work this afternoon but rang them and asked if they could cover my shift as he is not well, they said they would try, but suprise suprise there is nobody to cover my shift my son is meant to be going to his nanas but he just wants his mammy what am i suppossed to do i wish i didnt have to work at all but need the money.
2006-11-11 20:16:38 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
anjbingo get a life why bother answering the question what are you on about you fool grow up , u idiot.
2006-11-11 20:27:47 · update #1
just been on the phone they tried to beg me but i aint going in you guys are right i need to be at home with him.
2006-11-11 21:10:16 · update #2
I work for the citizens advice and you are legally allowed appropriate time off for family emergencies like child being ill or no child minder if your employer makes a fuss about this go to labour relations and they will advise you on your next step. Im a single mum and I know what its like to be torn in your responsibilities remember in your job you are only a number, to your child you are number 1.
2006-11-12 08:06:33 · answer #1 · answered by vicky_b812003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Could Nana come to your house? That way your son would be surrounded with his own things, Sickness and diarrhoea is the most horrible bug. There is a good chance that you might pick it up so what will your employer do then? They will just have to manage, won't they.
I know you need the money but your child also needs you. It's a tough call.
Speaking as a mum whose children are grown up, I wish that I could turn the clock back because there are so many things that I would do differently with hindsight.
Children are only children for such a short space of time, enjoy them, the good times and the bad times.
Hope he is soon feeling better. Lots of love, cuddles, keep him warm, let him rest, give sips of water, don't worry if he doesn't want to eat. Hopefully it will be one of these 24hr. bugs.
2006-11-11 20:33:33 · answer #2 · answered by cosmic 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First to anjbinGo, why don't you save your opinion, cause ain't worth the time it takes to read it. Considering your personality, you won't have any kids to worry about.
Dear pi**ed off mom, I'm sorry for the situation you are in. I'm a single mom as well with 2 kids and only God knows how many times I had to face this problem. They too want their mommy when they are not feeling well. However, look at the bright side. Your boy will spend time with his nana, not some stranger at a nursery. It's ok to feel guilty, sad and totally mad. But if not going to work will harm your job, then just go. Try if possible to leave a little early.
Wish you good luck and hope your son get's well soon.
2006-11-11 20:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Mirage 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Ryan, you obviously don't have a child or your partner normally takes time off for their illnesses or you are loaded. I hate it when people pass judgement.
Nicole, don't feel guilty. Do what you think you have to do. ALL working mothers know this feeling very well. We've all been there, but what can you do? If you need the money & they're so unflexible, you don't really have a choice. But perhaps you should look for a new job, because the next bug will turn up sooner or later.
Cheer up! It'll pass! :)
2006-11-11 20:24:02 · answer #4 · answered by Hipira 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry but your little boy is suppose to come first, before work and money. If your work cant find a replacement thats there problem. Your little boy is poorly. Children are the same as us when they are ill, they want to be home where its warm and comfort they know, (not saying nanas isnt as he properley any other time wants to be with nana) but really if you want my honesty i cant believe you need to think.
2006-11-11 20:52:27 · answer #5 · answered by natlou25 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Oh mum, I am so sorry for your little boy. I don't know how to make it easier. The best, I can offer is to let him take favorite teddy and maybe blanket, and promise him some little surprize when you get back.
Being a single mum is hell at times like these. Is there anyway that nana could come to him?
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P.S. It is a crying shame that any mum has to work when childern are so young, and so needing mum's love.
2006-11-11 20:21:52 · answer #6 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
You have to call-in sick. You don't have a choice. Missing one day of work isn't going to put a dent in your savings. Take advantage of your day off and take your child to the doctor and/or walk-in clinic. No one being able to cover your shift is not your problem, it's the employers. And trust me, if you call-in sick, they will find some one to come in for you.
2006-11-11 20:23:20 · answer #7 · answered by Miss Jay 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The health of your child is more importaint. Take him to the doctor, have the doctor look at him and request a note stating he is contageous and cannot be around any children and keep him home. Call in and tell them your child is very ill and you will bring in a doctor's note and that is that. Just tell your job you will not be comming in your child is sick don't ask them. They will manage without you your child cannot!!!!
2006-11-11 20:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by melissa m 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We've all been there! I have learnt now that the job gets done with or without you being at work and you can make the wages up doing a bit of overtime next week. You son needs you and he will get better faster with lots of cuddles from Mummy. Stay off and be there for him.
2006-11-11 20:23:15 · answer #9 · answered by jeeps 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋
in my opnion yes u need the $$ but ur child is more important and if u show up at work on ur scheduled shift and you are a good employee they can't do any thing about it ur child is ur life and world stay with him and help him feel better i have a daughter and when she is sick i know nothing helps but a mommy holding the baby and comforting them!!!
2006-11-12 00:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by hellokitty_19_2002 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋