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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 7, 2024 16:54:56 GMT
How would you handle the work from home days and keeping the child at home? My daughter still has daycare (not in their home). She says there is no way that she could work and have a child at home. Work from home days is usually very easy.. We basically work our files at work. All the 'hard' stuff in the office and home we mostly monitor our emails and phone calls (rare we have calls, mostly emails) In the year I have been here, I might have had 5 calls. And they are short. I haven't had a home day yet to where I was so busy I couldn't do anything else. Also, when his other grandma is in town, she always said that she could watch him when DD went back to work. So it maybe possible that he won't be underfoot that often if she does watch him (but we are not counting on it.) She is also looking into maybe doing a part time daycare so he can start being around other little ones. In the summer, my other DD will be home and she can help out as well.
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Post by Fidget on Mar 7, 2024 18:14:20 GMT
I think it depends on the kid, I have 2 sons, one I could work with and one I know I could not work with. I hope your situation works out for you and your daughter!
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Post by padresfan619 on Mar 7, 2024 18:17:49 GMT
My son is only 3 so I have no clue what it would be like to work with him! But I could definitely work with my mom. She and I talk a lot about our jobs and she has a very similar working style as mine. I’d rather she come and work with me though, I don’t have to have any client facing meetings or deal with phone calls like she does. Al of my stuff is strictly over email and portals.
I could never work with my dad. My husband had to help teach him some excel skills and it was nearly impossible. He’s retired now so no need to worry about ever having to work with him!
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Post by airforcemomof1 on Mar 7, 2024 18:28:45 GMT
Doubtful. We are too much alike and perfectionists.
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Post by dewryce on Mar 7, 2024 20:33:19 GMT
This is what I was thinking, no way could I work with my mom. Maybe in the situation you’re describing since we wouldn’t actually work with each other. But you know your relationship, when it first came up, what was your gut reaction? It does sound like an ideal situation for her in so many respects, but nothing is worth your relationship with her. My gut reaction is still the same now than it was 24 hours later. I don't see an issue. We get along pretty good. I can read her moods, like if she isn't in the mood to talk, I back off until she is ready. And visa versa. We traveled overseas a few years ago and feel like that was a big test to see how we got along under pressure and we really clicked. She picked up slack where I was struggling and I did the same for her. We didn't fight once over anything, and we were exhausted after that huge trip. That sounds great, I hope she gets the position. And the traveling comparison seems apt. Mom and I drove to Oklahoma from Austin to see Air Supply at a casino venue and it.was.miserable. It certainly didn’t help that she is a smoker and didn’t want to stop more than once or twice on the long trip. But I still think it was likely to end badly, no matter how much we enjoy spending time together.
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Mar 7, 2024 21:02:45 GMT
I haven't read all of the responses yet but, I work every day with my husband and our oldest son. Sometimes we have tension but for the most part we all work harmoniously together. I know that doesn't work for all families.
Your situation sounds really good to me. Especially that your son in law can get tuition 90% off. That sounds amazing!
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Post by Patter on Mar 7, 2024 21:26:41 GMT
Absolutely. I would LOVE it. Hubby and I worked together for 9 years. That was great too! I forgot I worked with my husband way earlier in our relationship.. although it wasn't side by side, it was fun really. (If I had to work with him now, probably another whole story..haha) Ha ha! Yep it was early in our marriage too, and not side by side. We drove to work together too. It was also pre-kids through toddler kiddos.
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Post by workingclassdog on Mar 7, 2024 22:47:40 GMT
I forgot I worked with my husband way earlier in our relationship.. although it wasn't side by side, it was fun really. (If I had to work with him now, probably another whole story..haha) Ha ha! Yep it was early in our marriage too, and not side by side. We drove to work together too. It was also pre-kids through toddler kiddos. Back in the day where you couldn't leave their side!! HAHA... now it is like gooooo away and leave me aloneeeee.. haha (I'm kidding)
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Post by birdy on Mar 8, 2024 1:01:26 GMT
DS - probably... he's easygoing.
DD - still lives at home (almost 18). Right now, no way! But, once she moves out and we don't live under the same roof, I think it might work.
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Post by cakediva on Mar 8, 2024 1:15:04 GMT
Ha ha - DH would be a NO we’d kill each other. But I could work with either of my girls for sure. DS could be iffy…
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Post by peasquared on Mar 8, 2024 3:57:52 GMT
I could, and would love to!
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 8, 2024 4:15:01 GMT
100% yes. We'd probably goof off a bit though.
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Post by deekaye on Mar 10, 2024 4:37:11 GMT
Yep, in a heartbeat I could work with my daughters. They both have great work ethics, are responsible and smart. All three of us have vastly different careers so it would never happen but we could all work together.
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Post by ddly on Mar 10, 2024 12:53:06 GMT
I work with my ds. I’m a special educator and he’s a paraprofessional. I was a little worried initially because he has never been super motivated. He quickly proved me wrong! He is amazing at his job. He builds relationships with our most difficult students and he can control a room better than a lot of the teachers I work with. He’s only 25 but he’s an old soul. We don’t usually hire paras that young, he was 23 when he started, because it’s high school but he’s tall and stocky, has a beard and is starting to bald (sorry ds) so he looks older than he is. He’s currently in school to become a secondary English and Special Ed teacher. We were just talking Friday about how much it’ll suck when he’s gone. Most of our other paras are close to retirement. We can’t find any new ones!
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Post by hannahruth on Mar 11, 2024 4:14:51 GMT
absolutely not - I would drive them crazy - I have always been one of those people whose desk and surrounding areas are a shambles but I know where every thing is. DS is a neat freak and DD also but to a lesser degree.
I work better under pressure whereas DS and DD plan their progress and are much better at keeping timeframes than I. although retired now years again DH said there is no way he could work with him. He is a neat freak as well and we would never be compatible in a work situation.
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