Problem with Work and child starting school

MUMMYTO2BOYS

iamana1ias wrote: »

Why should they? Are they a business or a charity? Why is the OP starting school the company's problem?

Where's dad? Can't he do the drop off/pick ups some days to lessen the effect on OP?

Seems the OP has been very charitable by working unpaid, doesn't it?

horse76

xXLARYXx wrote: »

No offence by why should the people you work with pick up the slack because dropping your child off is making you late?

You choose to have a child, either arrange someone else to drop her off or adjust your hours. Children are a lifestyle choice, if you choose to have them then adjust your lifestyle. :rolleyes:

No offence taken, just looking for some advice on the best way to tackle this, and all the advice I'm getting here is much appriciated.

iamana1ias

MUMMYTO2BOYS wrote: »

Seems the OP has been very charitable by working unpaid, doesn't it?

No, she hasn't been "working unpaid" :rolleyes: Arriving 10-15 minutes early to "set up" is good practice so that you are ready to start work on time, and something that few non-breeders complain about As the OP has presumably been arriving early for the past 7 years it's something the employer can reasonably expect. Works both ways you see

xXLARYXx

horse76 wrote: »

No offence taken, just looking for some advice on the best way to tackle this, and all the advice I'm getting here is much appreciated.

Then i would definitely see if someone else can help you with drop offs, (another parent or grandparent)? Maybe your boss will be more lenient with the lateness one or two times a week (or the drop in hours on those days wouldn't make so much difference).

Also i would advise bribing your colleagues with cakes as thanks for being understanding! after all if they get fed up with it its your boss that gets moaned at.

horse76

iamana1ias wrote: »

Why should they? Are they a business or a charity? Why is the OP starting school the company's problem?

Where's dad? Can't he do the drop off/pick ups some days to lessen the effect on OP?

I agree, it's not their problem - it's mine, but boss has always said we'd work something out when my dd started school. Dad leaves for work at 7.30am, so that's not an option for him to do it either.

alwaysonthego_2

As far as I can see is that the employer has been reasonable and it is only fair that you inform her how long you want to start later. She has even suggested changing your hours so you can see your daughter in her school, I am really not sure what you are complaining about!!

feelinggood_2

I'm not sure I fully understand what the issue is. You are currently wanting to arrive later, and boss has asked if you want to rejig your hours so this is possible. Is this not an option? Seems to me to be the most sensible and fair answer?

horse76

xXLARYXx wrote: »

Then i would definitely see if someone else can help you with drop offs, (another parent or grandparent)? Maybe your boss will be more lenient with the lateness one or two times a week (or the drop in hours on those days wouldn't make so much difference).

Also i would advise bribing your colleagues with cakes as thanks for being understanding!

Thinking I might have to look in to that, I've only got one relative nearby who I could ask or even see if I can find a childminder who wouldn't mind doing just 15 or 30 mins in the morning. My colleagues are generally quite understanding, we've all had our fair share of problems (sure they wouldn't say no to cakes though!).

alwaysonthego_2

horse76 wrote: »

Thinking I might have to look in to that, I've only got one relative nearby who I could ask or even see if I can find a childminder who wouldn't mind doing just 15 or 30 mins in the morning. My colleagues are generally quite understanding, we've all had our fair share of problems (sure they wouldn't say no to cakes though!).

Wouldn't it be cheaper and more better for your daughter for you to change your hours to 9-15am to drop her off yourself.

A childminder would expect to be paid for the full hour!

Limana68

Hi there
Just a few suggestions as I have been in a similar quandry myself! What time do you and your DH finish work? Do you get to pick up your child from school? Just wondering whether you can agree to finish work a bit later some days to compensate and ask one of the parents or your DH maybe to collect her some days?
I know how you are feeling, hope you work something out x