[elaine41]

This is why I hated working with married women with children, or those who could be pregnant. They go on their leave (I'm not disputing that it's legal or warranted) but the rest of the staff are left to pick up the tab. I have spent many days having to do someone else's work as well as my own because a child was sick without any compensation from the employer for the extra workload that was carried for, in some instances, several days. If there is nothing in place to bring in casual workers to replace those on leave, then the boss should not expect other workers to carry the load.

 

[7777]

This is why I hated working with married women with children, or those who could be pregnant. They go on their leave (I'm not disputing that it's legal or warranted) but the rest of the staff are left to pick up the tab. I have spent many days having to do someone else's work as well as my own because a child was sick without any compensation from the employer for the extra workload that was carried for, in some instances, several days. If there is nothing in place to bring in casual workers to replace those on leave, then the boss should not expect other workers to carry the load.

Dear member Elaine41, thankyou for your post. If you don't like working with married women with children, then get a job as a council worker. Their job is almost doing nothing, and if someone does not turn up to work because their child is ill, you don't have to worry about a shortage of staff, you can sharpen the pencils all day long on your own, and order uber take away food, that won't cost you anything because you would be using council funds to pay for it. Easiest job in the world. And then you can look into the mirror and have a lovely conversation with yourself, while a staff member is at home taking care of their sick child. Have a lovely day.

 

[Mark1]

We also need to know the context of this story. Does she regularly do this at short notice? Is she a single parent that has no one else to look after the child? Etc. We can't judge without knowing the full story.

 

[7777]

We also need to know the context of this story. Does she regularly do this at short notice? Is she a single parent that has no one else to look after the child? Etc. We can't judge without knowing the full story.

Dear member Mark1, thankyou for your post. Even if this was done on a regular basis by this woman, there are thousands of other legitimate cases where a child is sick and the parent needs to take time off work to care for their child. Have a great week.

 

[Gezzabel]

Your Boss has no comment at all. Easier said than done, but if an opponent arises, get the hell out and quit. You are probably unhappy with your job anyway, so start getting your feelers out, and try for another job, where you can look forward to attending work, knowing that your boss cares. The salary might not be as good, and that is the problem. I’d rather work for job satisfaction, than dread each day working for a pig. Gezzabel.

 

[Veggiepatch]

On my watch, the manager would have needed his own emergency hospital treatment.

What a heartless greedy pig!

 

[elaine41]

Dear member Elaine41, thankyou for your post. If you don't like working with married women with children, then get a job as a council worker. Their job is almost doing nothing, and if someone does not turn up to work because their child is ill, you don't have to worry about a shortage of staff, you can sharpen the pencils all day long on your own, and order uber take away food, that won't cost you anything because you would be using council funds to pay for it. Easiest job in the world. And then you can look into the mirror and have a lovely conversation with yourself, while a staff member is at home taking care of their sick child. Have a lovely day.

For you arrogant information - I worked very hard in large hospitals for most of my life, both as a clerical worker keeping the hospital functioning & reports reaching your doctor, and as a nurse for many years, helping people to recover from illness & injury. So, Mr. Govt employee who likes to collect fines, just shut up & keep your arrogance to yourself.

 

[Veggiepatch]

For you arrogant information - I worked very hard in large hospitals for most of my life, both as a clerical worker keeping the hospital functioning & reports reaching your doctor, and as a nurse for many years, helping people to recover from illness & injury. So, Mr. Govt employee who likes to collect fines, just shut up & keep your arrogance to yourself.

The claws are out.

I'm running to the local shop to buy some popcorn!!

 

[7777]

For you arrogant information - I worked very hard in large hospitals for most of my life, both as a clerical worker keeping the hospital functioning & reports reaching your doctor, and as a nurse for many years, helping people to recover from illness & injury. So, Mr. Govt employee who likes to collect fines, just shut up & keep your arrogance to yourself.

Dear member Elaine41, thankyou for your post. I find it very hard to believe that you worked in large hospitals, if you can not understad what is means for a mother to take care of her sick child. Have a great evening.

 

[7777]

For you arrogant information - I worked very hard in large hospitals for most of my life, both as a clerical worker keeping the hospital functioning & reports reaching your doctor, and as a nurse for many years, helping people to recover from illness & injury. So, Mr. Govt employee who likes to collect fines, just shut up & keep your arrogance to yourself.

Dear member Elaine41, thankyou for your post. How can you say that you were a nurse who helped people to recover from illness and injury, when you are against mothers who take care of their sick children. When my child was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and the other with tonsilitis, l was right beside them to care for them in their time of pain and distress. Have a good evening.

 

[Jo Piper3]

The claws are out.

I'm running to the local shop to buy some popcorn!!

This is turning into "one of those" enjoyable reads.

 

[mOiOz]

The claws are out.

I'm running to the local shop to buy some popcorn!!

While you're at it, bring the milk and a bowl!

 

[Luckyus]

Through my wife's desire fore a little less of me, I was paired with a lass given for a couple of hours a week has worked out very well.

 

[Parrot]

I think that “ Boss “ needs a lesson in being compassionate I could not believe the way
He stated “ that’s not ideal “. Finishing with. “ Can’t someone else handle it”
It’s as though it was an Animal and someone could take to the VET.
Even after the poor woman explained there was no one else who could take the infant to
Hospital he still had the cheek to reluctantly give her the time off warning her not to take too long
as they needed her on this project.
It’s as though she had control of the “WAITING “ time in the hospital.
NOW THATS what I call a chauvinist .
I sincerely hope he apologised to his Staff Member.

 

[7777]

I think that “ Boss “ needs a lesson in being compassionate I could not believe the way
He stated “ that’s not ideal “. Finishing with. “ Can’t someone else handle it”
It’s as though it was an Animal and someone could take to the VET.
Even after the poor woman explained there was no one else who could take the infant to
Hospital he still had the cheek to reluctantly give her the time off warning her not to take too long
as they needed her on this project.
It’s as though she had control of the “WAITING “ time in the hospital.
NOW THATS what I call a chauvinist .
I sincerely hope he apologised to his Staff Member.

Dear member Parrot, thankyou for your post. I agree with you. Sometimes but not always, people who don't have children can not empathise with those who care for their sick children. Some childless people see the child just as another being, who should be able to look after themselves. Only a mother and father, who have their own children can truly feel the hurt and pain, that their child is going through when their child is sick. There is nothing in the world that comes above the priority of a childs health and wellbeing. Wishing you a pleasant evening.

 

[darrellh]

I think that “ Boss “ needs a lesson in being compassionate I could not believe the way
He stated “ that’s not ideal “. Finishing with. “ Can’t someone else handle it”
It’s as though it was an Animal and someone could take to the VET.
Even after the poor woman explained there was no one else who could take the infant to
Hospital he still had the cheek to reluctantly give her the time off warning her not to take too long
as they needed her on this project.
It’s as though she had control of the “WAITING “ time in the hospital.
NOW THATS what I call a chauvinist .
I sincerely hope he apologised to his Staff Member.

Some bosses unfortunately just don't have people skills or tact and unlikely to get them at this late stage. He probably saw his cruisey day going down the gurgler. We've all worked, all had to have days off for one reason or another and you all chip in to cover for the one's missing. Depending on the length away you might be lucky to get a temp in.

 

[Bridgit]

For you arrogant information - I worked very hard in large hospitals for most of my life, both as a clerical worker keeping the hospital functioning & reports reaching your doctor, and as a nurse for many years, helping people to recover from illness & injury. So, Mr. Govt employee who likes to collect fines, just shut up & keep your arrogance to yourself.

Yes...I assume this forum would be defined as "social media" and it includes bullying...sad that it also includes the geriatric variety...perhaps they need to ban us as well!
If the under 16's don't know how to regulate...one would imagine that by the other end of the scale there would be better self control.

 

[SSCElderberry]

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Yes...I assume this forum would be defined as "social media" and it includes bullying...sad that it also includes the geriatric variety...perhaps they need to ban us as well!
If the under 16's don't know how to regulate...one would imagine that by the other end of the scale there would be better self control.

So are you accusing elaine41 of bullying or geriatric bullying?

 

[Parrot]

Dear 7777 thank you for your response.. I agree with you ..you have spoken like a true compassionate and caring Human being.. keep up the good work!