My 2 year old wants to see me in action.?

Question

She decided it's high time to see how a real working woman gets ahead in an office full of men. I'm very proud of her for taking an interest in what I do for a living, and am excited to have her join me next Monday. I work really hard 12 hours a week (or less) to get where I am today, I want to show her where that type of dedication can get you in life.

The only real concern I have is what should I do with her while I'm making my morning rounds with my gentleman coworkers? I also have a standing lunch appointment with my boss in his office... he doesn't know that I have kids and I'm afraid it will ruin our relationship.

I've worked way too hard to give it all up now.

Answer 1

I'm sorry, but I will have to give you your first serious answer. All the rest have been giving you frivolous rubbish about children's rights and moral standards in the workplace - boohoo, you're breaking my heart. The fact is, you have worked hard - and you have the illegitimate children to prove it. If Ompelloompa Jr will upset the boss a simple home made outfit and "don't worry it's only my poodle - she's house trained" should suffice.

Answer 2

At only 2 years old, there isn't much benefit to taking your child to work. She won't remember when she gets older, she won't understand much of what you do, and she will probably get really bored, tired, and cranky before the end of the day.
If your boss doesn't even know about her, springing her on him at your "standing lunch appointment" isn't the best way to break it to him!
If you feel you must have her in your workplace, do you have a trusted friend or relative? Have her caregiver or a trusted person bring her by your workplace near the end of the day, when you have all your obligations for the day attended to. She'll probably be fine for an hour or so, an entire day is just too much.
You don't really want your colleagues to see you in "mommy mode." That will cost you equality points. Some workplaces are kid-friendly, some aren't. It's best to know what type of place you work in. Do your co-workers often bring their kids to work? Take your cue from them.
If you've "worked way too hard to give it all up now," why do it? There is nothing to be gained by taking a 2-year-old to work. I think it's just a really bad idea. Give it a few years.

Answer 3

maybe make it a another day or have someone come with maybe a teen or a friend who can be a sitter and than if u get to busy or she needs a nap u can send her home and ur not trying to be mommy and working women at the same time i know how hard it is to work when u have kids and how hard it can get when they stop by to see mommy they are 2 different worlds and when ur working with a lot of men they don't understand the mommy child bond and often they think u should be able to turn it off


now guys not all guys r like this but when at work in a mans world that is a common prob i give mad props to the men who are very connected to there daddy side

Answer 4

You work really hard 12 hours a week???? I hope you meant 12 hours a day.
I would wait till she is 5 or 6 depending on her behavior, and you planned to take her on mon, but aren't going to tell your co-workers or your boss?
When I would go in to work with my mom I was 4, I would sit under her desk and color and I would run errands with her to the copy room and stuff but then again she was a personal assistant for my G. Father and the company was worth a couple million, so I dont think he really minded. She was also the only secretary to get a company vehicle.
I have 4 kids (9,6,3, and 7 months) and wouldnt bring a single one to work with me.

Answer 5

Take her on a Saturday,
...or a day when the office is almost empty. She is not ready for the full sha-bang at two. You can introduce her to more of what you do in a few years.

She will not be able to sit patiently for an entire 12 hour day, and may become frustrated. So to make it a positive experience for both of you...take her on a Saturday.

Good Luck!

Answer 6

Sorry, this could possibly be career suicide for everything you have worked for. I have been up the upper part of management, and I have to tell you I would have been p.o. if someone had brought their child/ren to work. Besides, it can be viewed as a work hazard to have children at the work site that insurance and workman's comp will not cover because of unauthorized persons being there. You need to get this cleared before you show up with your little darling in tow. It would be best to take part of a PDO and take her there to show her around. That is just too long of a day for a child of that age. As for the lunch with your boss with your child and you? We have our nerves on edge because of the stress. The last thing we want is to have lunch with a little child who is probably cranky and hungry at that point.

I would like to say, you have one smart little cookie on your hands who sounds like she will be a go getter like her mom.

Answer 7

this question is so dumb. First what is your job? A hooker?(making your rounds with the gentlemen). Second before you take you kid to work you boss must approve. Last if you have a crush on you boss then he is gonna find out sooner or later you have a kid. Are you ashamed of you kid? sounds that way. Sounds like you hold the "relationship" with your boss higher than the one with your kid....

Answer 8

I think a child who's two years old will not be able to understand what you're trying to teach. Give her a few years. I think that you should come clean to your boss though, having children is a part of who you are & you shouldn't hide that. You only work 12 hrs. a week? Strange.

Answer 9

the work place is no place for a 2 year old. and why would your having children ruin your relationship with your boss? why would you lie about having children? i realize you've worked really hard to get to where you are, but your daughter is your first priority.

Answer 10

LoL if 12 hours a week is working really hard then I am over worked. i work 40-50 hours a week.