Just wondering really. Colleague called in yesterday to say they would be working to home due to child being ill - nothing dangerous, just off school with headache and feeling grotty.
Colleague worked from home but access can be a bit glitchy so this is not ideal, also had to cancel attendance at meetings and no one could ask them things in person. Colleague is v hard working, no issue there. I was just surprised as I would have left child comfortable on sofa with snacks and drinks and phoned to check, but certainly gone into work.
Mind you I used to be a teacher, which you obv can't do from home, also the hassle of setting work makes you much less likely to be in, also I would have felt guilty. Of course I am not thinking of serious illness needing hospital, or issues involving A&E, or a much younger child, but a 13-14yo? Really? Was I a harsh mum to trust them to be ok without me there? Would you stay off or go in?
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Would you stay off work for a sick 13-14yo?
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clary · 03/12/2019 10:32
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