I'm off on weekends. I just started a new job and I'm still on probation. As soon as a morning shift opens I'm taking it. Does anybody have any advice on what to do ? Any strategies or advice. My kids are 14,10, and 6. I feel like I hardly get to see them. I only get to see them in the morning before they go to school.
2007-02-16 14:40:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
hi I have some great Ideas for you . write them notes if they take lunch put a note in it .Telling them how special they are or what your plans are for week end .Being able to start the day with them is a plus too . Make breakfest casserole something special for them waffles with whip cream and fruit in the beginning of the week some times too Have them write you things it is a great way to have conversations. Because writing is good for them they might tell you things in writing that they would not say directly to you.Do the best you can and good luck life is what you make it Be happy for what you have some children like responsibility so if your child likes something like cooking or vacuuming let them do it be sure to tell them how much you appreciate there doing it how great of a job they are doing this is a good way to get conversations started to have them watch a movie and tell you about it .old yeller some thing you have already seen but they have not
2007-02-16 15:23:51 · answer #1 · answered by wingsofgoldglitter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Tee I'm 15 so I should know alot about kids. My suggestion is that likeone day you don't have probation try to like well ask for a break. but not to fast you just started this job you need to wait a while before asking for days off. Look I'm on Pro to but that doesn't stop me from trying to spend time with my mom. I have a job amd I still make time for me and my family. It get pretty easy after you get the hang of it. ashes_N_Divas@yahoo.com
2007-02-16 22:51:08 · answer #2 · answered by ashes_n_divas 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mom used to work 2nd and 3rd shifts, and even doubles sometimes.
My dad would make our lunches and he would put notes in them from our mom that she would have written up the night before; simple things on napkins or regular binder paper that would say,"I love you and miss you tons! Love, Mom." For my little brother who couldn't read, she would draw a picture - usually of a heart so he would get the gist of it, and sign it "Love, Mommy".
Little things during the week will mean alot to your children.
Best of luck!
2007-02-16 22:58:43 · answer #3 · answered by theromanesquegoddess 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let your children know why you're only with them on the weekend and when you think things will change. Try to call them on your break.
Let your husband take over the things you would normally do and even though it's impossible try not to feel guilty.
2007-02-16 22:45:33 · answer #4 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had to do the same thing as well. Just think of it as a temporary problem. You need money to feed those kids of yours, so sometimes you have to make sacrafices. I'm sure they understand, at least the 14 year old might. I know it sucks to not see them, but its what you have to do as a parent... providing for them.
2007-02-16 23:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by erica12161982 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are married, do what ever it takes for him to bring you home from work so you can be with your kids and have more time with them. If you are divorced, do what it takes to find a day time job so you can have more time with them.
Just let them know how much you love them and miss them and that mommy will do what it takes to make you all happy!
2007-02-16 22:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I AM IN THE SAME BOAT AS YOU, I WORK FROM 3:30 TO MIDNIGHT, AND MY DAYS OFF ARE MONDAY AND TUESDAY.... IT REALLY SUCKS BECAUSE I DONT GET SEE MY 4 YR OLD EITHER, I SEE HIM FOR 20 MINUTES IN THE MORNING WHEN IM TAKING HIM TO SCHOOL, AND AT NIGHT WHEN I PICK HIM UP FROM MY MOM'S HOUSE HE IS ALREADY SLEEP.... AND ON THE WEEKENDS I DONT SEE HIM AT ALL.. SO I FEEL YOUR PAIN..... WHAT I DO IS LEAVE LITTLE NOTES IN MY SONS BACKPACK, AND I CALL HIM EVERYCHANCE I GET FROM WORK, JUST TO LET HIM KNOW THAT MOMMY LOVES HIM AND THAT I AM THINKING ABOUT HIM..... ITS HARD WHEN YOU ARE A SINGLE PARENT AND YOU HAVE TO SACRIFICE YOUR CHILDREN OR AT LEAST TIME WITH THEM IN ORDER TO MAKE ENDS MEET.. BUT KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND KNOW THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE =)
2007-02-16 23:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by ~ * ~713PR!NC3$$713~ * ~ 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wow that would be very difficult. I'm guessing your married and hubby is home with them while your at work..Don't know what you could do except try as soon as you can to change shifts.
2007-02-16 22:46:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there is a third shift....go to third. Then you can sleep while they are in school and head off to work when they go to bed. But if there is no third shift all you can do is call home on your breaks.
2007-02-16 22:49:34 · answer #9 · answered by HDGranny 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋