The daycare is going to be closed on friday after thanksgiving and i have no one to take care of her. Is it okay to bring her to work or is it asking to much for my boss?
2006-11-22 04:03:27 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The thing is that I do the payroll. It's a small independant office. So pretty much i cant stay home because i'm the only one that does the job.
2006-11-22 04:13:54 · update #1
Oh and I answer the phones too(3 lines only).
2006-11-22 04:14:29 · update #2
Yes, I am a single mom too.
2006-11-22 04:16:15 · update #3
Well, it just depends on your boss. I work as a salesman in the car buisness and I am allowed to bring my son to work with me when ever I need to, however I am up and moving around alot. My work has always been understanding and since he was very little I have brought him to work with me on various occasions. I would ask your boss and explain to him your situation. Also, do you possibly have a family member that could help you out? Maybe if you could work from home for one day..it would help you. Good Luck, I don't see the problem.
2006-11-22 04:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by Sheila M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear you have to work the day after Thanksgiving! At my job we didnt get many holidays, but at least we got the 2 days for Thanksgiving to spend with family. Personally, I think your boss has to be understanding about this one. Either you bring your 9mth old with you, or you have to stay home... perhaps you could present it like this. A compassionate boss shouldnt have a problem with this, it sounds like you are in a smaller office where things like this should be tolerated without a big deal made of it. I hope so for your sake at least.
Yeah, I second that - people here are being too harsh in my opinion. I'm a stay at home mom, so dont have to run around being in multiple places at once, but I have NO ONE I can ask here to babysit if the need arises. If I have a Dr's appt or something that comes up my husband has to either come hm for the time I'm gone or I drop our girl off at his work. His coworkers googoogaga over her the entire time, and while he doesnt get any work done really he isnt an imposition on anyone else. The contrary! Dont be too afraid to talk to your boss about this, s/he has to understand your situation.
2006-11-22 06:58:32 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you work for a daycare or school of some sort you won't be able to give the child the kind of attention she needs. Work is work. I don't think that you should burden others with the problems that a small child can bring to the workplace. If you don't have any close friends or other family members that can babysit for you for the day then I suggest you take the day off also. If you're a single parent, like I am, then your boss should understand whatever the decision is that you choose.
2006-11-22 04:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by Stan4something 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with my fellow ya hooligans! However asking your boss if you can bring your baby should show your boss how dedicated you are to your job and your family!!
In the future I would network with other mothers of the daycare and find out what other alternatives you may have. Try to find a substitute sitter like an older neighbor or a stay at home mom in your community. Good luck I know how hard it can be trying to be a mother and a provider!
2006-11-22 04:14:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt look proffesional and it doesnt seem like a good idea. But if you cant do anything else what other options do you have? It will at worst give your boss a bad impression of you and is there anyway that you can call in sick instead? I would call in sick if it were possible. That looks way better then bringing your baby in to work. If it is not a good idea mabye you can find another job that is more flexible in allowing for sick days, because this sure warrents one. Personally I would never bring my baby into work with me I would not want to deal with peoples condescending attitudes because of it. But if your job is as lax as you think it is then it could be different for you. Its probably a challenge to be a single mom but there are always loopholes to jump through. Good luck either way.
2006-11-22 05:16:30 · answer #5 · answered by jennyve25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your type of work, tell your boss you don't have anyone to take care of the baby so you have to stay home, and ask him or her if you need me at work I'll bring the baby, she won't be any trouble.
2006-11-22 04:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by fourcheeks4 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i might call and ascertain. Many hospitals have a "no baby customer" coverage precise now with the aid of Swine Flu. The L&D unit makes exceptions for the mum's toddlers/babies siblings yet different than that, no toddlers on that unit or the different till they seem to be a affected person themselves. additionally, hospitals are crammed with germs. Your baby is probably to p.c.. something up there. as nicely, 7 hours is a protracted time to anticipate your 9 month previous to be nevertheless adn quiet. you isn't waiting to establish something consisting of a play pen (for secure practices motives- you and that they might desire to be waiting to pass with reference to the room freely) so he will might desire to be saved in a stroller, your lap, motor vehicle seat, and so on. the full time. As a mom of four, i recognize that's sort of impossible.
2016-10-04 06:09:45 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your boss says that it is okay, sure. I owned a cleaners, and I brought my som there from 6 weeks on. I always let my employees bring their children, b/c I needed them to be their. We were like a big family.
2006-11-22 04:10:45 · answer #8 · answered by mistkie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just call your boss and explain your situation. Honesty is really a good thing in a case like this. Hopefully, they'll just say "Stay home"
2006-11-22 04:10:21 · answer #9 · answered by Mel B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your boss and explain the situation. Tell him that you have no problem with bringen in your baby, you would enjoye having her around, of cource only him he is ok with it. If you state that you are willing to work and would even find enjoyment with having your child with you, then he will have to make the decision.
Tipp if you take you baby to work, get there a little earlier so you have to settle yourself and your baby in. Helped when I took my child to work with me.
2006-11-22 04:13:46 · answer #10 · answered by eidunotno 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋