I don't have babysitter today, I have to be at work in a bit and don't know how to tell my boss that........suggestions?
2006-12-08 07:25:35 · 12 answers · asked by imalostcause..searching569 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Tell him just that, no babysitter.
2006-12-08 07:27:48 · answer #1 · answered by vanman8u 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You say, "I have no child care today," and accept your employer is not going to be happy and will say, "Don't make this a regular occurrence."
It's the bane of working women all over. I'm very sorry your babysitter couldn't make it. Is it possible a family member can take child care for you (sister, aunt, mother, anyone) so you can at least go in late (to show your sincerity about wanting to work).
I'd spend the day trying to find reliable child care. The one thing I would never do is lie that I'm sick, because they will sometimes demand a doctor's note.
2006-12-08 07:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jess B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Always tell your boss the truth. If you have got no babysitter, just tell the truth. You will only be hurting your position if you are lying.
2006-12-08 09:11:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them that you don't have a babysitter! They should understand that! If they don't then you need to find a new job and they should take some management ethics classes.
2006-12-08 07:34:08 · answer #4 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on a number of things, including state and city law and the type of job you have. No one will be able to give you a definitive answer unless they are an HR lawyer in your city.
I generally don't ask, but people usually volunteer something. A good employer won't go off the deep end if you tell him/her something came up unless it's a pattern or you are vital to the business.
2006-12-08 07:29:42 · answer #5 · answered by MithrilHawk 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to work you must make yourself available.
Your company needs you. That was why you were hired.
It might have been a good idea to have several baby sitters
available just in case.
I do know from personel experience that day care centers
have "drop by" options.
The important part is to make it to work.
2006-12-08 07:39:05 · answer #6 · answered by Jack G 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be honest. I think your employer will understand, as long as you don't make it a habit of being frequently absent. What you divulge may depend on your workplace absentee policies. Some places require valid explanations/medical proof when missing work.
2006-12-08 07:38:45 · answer #7 · answered by angelicjolie2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell them you dont have a babysitter!
2006-12-08 07:29:11 · answer #8 · answered by rmadd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "im really sorry but something came up, and I cant come in" I dont think you should have to explain the situation. Good luck I hate calling in!
2006-12-08 07:34:34 · answer #9 · answered by BOOTS! 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tell the truth. It's better to not have to keep up with a lie.
2006-12-08 07:32:07 · answer #10 · answered by monica f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋