Just a lil vent post but it really grinds my gears when people who are more privileged, for lack of a better word, and in a position of ‘authority’ just expects others to conform to their standards like wtf

Unfortunately that’s how most jobs are. They don’t care about trying to work around your family which is why I quit to be a SAHM. My paycheck would’ve all gone to daycare because of how expensive it is so we figured it would be easier and more cost efficient for me to actually stay home with the kid while my husband works more hours

I would be surprised if someone came on here talking about your kids like that. But honestly I get you. I was a manager of a company that was basically going down and my team was spread very thin because they refused to pay people more, and I had part time associates maxed out at 30 hrs. My point is you’re right, but her reality might be that she is being spread thin and trying to please them and her higher ups may not be very helpful and hold high expectations. It’s not fair on her or the team. And ultimately that’s the companies fault. If they want change they’re going to have to adjust. But first they’re going to see how much you all can take first unfortunately. It’s bs*

@Cam no I get it 💯but respectfully, fuck that lol. Especially since boomers and gen Xers maintained that narrative and work culture for so long . I don’t see it flying for very long with younger millennials and gen z. So I’m curious to see how the work force will evolve in the upcoming years.

You have no idea what that woman’s financial situation is, unless she owns that company she’s also answering to someone higher up and trying to pay her bills just like you. I think your anger is valid but misplaced.

No 100% fuck that 😂 I left when I was 8 months pregnant and I’m pretty sure they’ve closed 2 locations since and they have two people working at the location I left with a team of 6 people. Paying employees not in management 15$ in this economy is NOT it

@Allexys I never claimed to know nor do I want to know what her financial situation is… but she over shares and that’s how I know unfortunately. Manager brought up my kids and asked if I could put my one kid in daycare full time or if I had any additional coverage for that so I can be available to them for NO ADDITIONAL pay lol. The village isn’t what it used to be. The point of this post wasn’t to air out her dirty laundry, was VENTING about the audacity of it all…

For sure. Plus she has her family support like that which is huge. Not everyone has a strong village so to speak and have to support will everything and make everything happen for themselves

Even down to scheduling on your own is tough. Getting to and from work with your kids in mind and dropping them off. Easier said than done

When you have a sick kid, you have to take the day off. This life is not easy for working mothers. I understand. And then it’s held against you. But you don’t get sick leave for your kids. You just end up eating your own sick leave.

You should look to see if you can get some sort of childcare assistance. Also if you know your company is going bankrupt look for new job

@Wendi I wouldn’t be able to work the schedule they want me to anyway bc my SO work schedule is already all over the place. The whole point I took this job was bc of the “flexibility” in the first place but now not the case I guess. I’ve been looking for something else.

I had to quit my good job due to covid and it wrecked us financially as I was the breadwinner. Every job I’ve had since I’ve lost due having kids and it’s not my or my kids fault. No one and no business wants to watch kids if they have 103 fevers, covid, strep, what have you or with no notice. So if they tell me my schedule is m-f 10am-7pm, I’m going to have coverage for that as that’s my responsibility. Don’t come to me Monday at 6pm saying I have to stay until closing or tell me when I’m leaving Tuesday that I have to open the rest of the week too. Sure maybe for Thursday and Friday but telling me with less than 8 hours notice, it’s not happening. In the last 4 years I’ve had 8 jobs and every time it’s the same story. They say yes we’re flexible, yes we’ll work with you, yes we give at least 48 hours notice for schedule changes, nope.

@courtney exactly. We know no one cares, but that’s the problem lol. As a mom, I HAVE to. I have no choice. My kids have to come first and I need a reliable schedule. I wish I was able to change my schedule around instantly but, I can’t…..on top of that, there’s all these expectations but no help. We make “too much” for any additional assistance. Damned if I do, damned if I don’t.