however, I have two young kids to raise by myself and I receive state assistance. If I increase my hours my assistance will go down and I will not have the time needed to tend to my kids. How do I make my boss understand?
2007-09-07 03:33:23 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
I have not received any child support in two months nor will I for another 4 months due to other parents issues. Child care and health care are so expensive.
My boss knows my situation and wants to see me off assistance.
2007-09-07 04:01:17 · update #1
YOU NEED SOMEONE TO INTERVENE FOR YOU, AND THAT WOULD BE HUMAN RESOURCES IF YOU HAVE ONE WHERE YOU WORK.
EXPLAIN TO YOU BOSS YOU CANNOT BECAUSE THE STATE WILL NOT ALLOW IT IN YOUR SITUATION.
WHEN CHILDREN ARE INVOLVED THEIR WELFARE COMES FIRST.
I ADMIRE YOU FOR WORKING AND CARING FOR YOUR CHILDREN.
ANY BOSS WORTH HIS SALT SHOULD HELP YOU. GOOD ETHICS ARE SUPPOSE TO BE ONE OF THE
CORE VALUES OF ANY COMPANY.
2007-09-07 03:45:09 · answer #1 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sorry- you need to decide whether it is for your kids, or you are worried about losing the assistance.
I have five kids - two from a deadbeat no child supporting father and I have to struggle every month but I do it. I also work a full-time job and go to school part time so I can get ahead. My kids are my life and I do what it takes.
2007-09-07 10:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by kam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhhh.... no pity from me! I too raised my kids by myself, and worked full time plus, but I did not want state assistance as I felt it would cripple me from getting ahead. Look at it as an opportunity to get ahead! State assistance is OK if you are desperate, but , if you want to get ahead, that is not going to do it!
2007-09-07 10:40:24 · answer #3 · answered by Down to earth 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your boss. Explain it all to him/her. If you work more you may gain insurance benefits that would off set the loss of assistance you receive.
2007-09-07 10:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by TURBOSC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You will need to adjust and feel honored that your boss values your work enough to give you more hours.
Why would you want to leach off the state when you can work and make an honest living?
2007-09-07 10:43:56 · answer #5 · answered by Joe B. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You should be off assistance. Accept his offer or he will have good reason to terminate you.
Take care of yourself & your children - no one else should have to if you have the ability.
2007-09-07 12:58:44 · answer #6 · answered by molly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you explained your situation to him, and asked him to not increase your hours? That would be a good place to start.
2007-09-07 10:39:13 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋