I just started a new job and much to my surprise the woman sitting next to me brings her baby to work. At first I thought it was a one time or occasional thing. You know could not get day care for that day etc. However, now I can see that it is a daily thing. The baby cries and gives me a headache. Worse yet when I am on the phone my customers can hear the baby crying. What can I do about this?
2007-05-17 04:59:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Discuss it with your boss. Is this company policy? Can you move to another location?
2007-05-17 05:02:07 · answer #1 · answered by Plasmapuppy 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
First - I have to say that I bring by daughter to work, and have since she was born (well, 8 weeks) and she is now 20 months. This was something worked out between the owner and I before my child was even conceived, but still discussed with all coworkers that would be affected.
That being said - I ALWAYS remove my daughter from the office if she is crying, or just loud for any reason. Even if I am the one the phone.
That is the choice you make having your child at work with you. You have to work harder to get your job done, and you have to be sure you child does not disturb other while they are working.
If it is preventing you from doing your job to the best of you ability, speak to your co-worker first. Ask her to be better about "keeping the environment work friendly". Explain that you have gotten comments (or complaints) from clients on the phone, etc. If this doesn't help, talk to the boss.
Best of luck!
2007-05-17 05:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by buggerhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not ok. I'm a mom, and I would never bring my son to work. I can't even work from home when he is there, because I can't concentrate. Plus, it's not fair to do to the child, since they deserve your undivided attention. I guess, I would first see if she has the option to work from home. If she doesn't, I would approach her about the situation. Tell her that she needs to find another option. I realize that day care is expensive (I have to pay for it too), but there are usually state programs available for this type of thing. I would give her a deadline as a courtesy. I would say that you will wait a week before telling the boss about this situation. If she goes beyond that, I would tell your boss. There is nothing wrong with doing that, you need to think about your job too. And if she was thinking more clearly about the situation, she wouldn't be bringing the little one to work.
2007-05-17 05:10:38 · answer #3 · answered by supergirl789 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe she cant afford to put her baby in daycare... I take my 12 month old to work with me EVERY DAY. and I have since she was 6 weeks old ( when I returned back to work). My daughter is actually pretty good but when she does start to get upset I take her outside when my agents are on the phone....Day care is really expensive if it wasnt for my boss letting me bring her... i would basically sit and home and starve.. Maybe you should just ask her to take the baby out when she crys.
2007-05-17 05:05:17 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Use indirect knowledge bring a friends baby inn or a family member and see how it goes...And if you want to make it more interesting take a dog to work see how the lowed barks affects the work area ...sorry to hear all of that I would be looking for another job to avoid it all..Good luck
2007-05-17 05:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by joe fats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discuss the situation with your supervisor, boss,etc. the workplace is not a suitable environment for a baby( unless it's a daycare place), especially if it is affecting your ability to do your job and costing the company money.
2007-05-17 05:03:51 · answer #6 · answered by Laying Low- Not an Ivy Leaguer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your boss and find out if this is acceptable at your office. If not, while it sucks to stir the pot while you're still new, let your boss know your complaints about the baby being there and see if there are alternative solutions.
2007-05-17 05:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by gendaisy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your supervisor. At the very least maybe they can move you away form the crying child. Does managment know she is bringing her offspring to work on a daily basis? I could see once in a great while in an emergency, but everday??? Sounds like crap to me.
2007-05-17 05:05:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
That's totally unprofessional!! I would definately complain to the boss and see what you can do. That would drive me nuts! I work to get away from my kids!
2007-05-17 05:03:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just wrong. Talk to your boss right away. There are workplace policies that address that sort of thing.
2007-05-17 05:04:00 · answer #10 · answered by freebird 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋