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WFH with kids

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OneOnEachHip · 21/04/2023 21:20

Good Evening,

Does anyone here WFH whilst looking after their kid(s)? I know it's not the done thing and is frowned upon my employers, but... does anyone here do it? How do you find it?

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Hubblebubble · 22/04/2023 11:38

Plus they sound more fun. He's an active kid.

SarahAndQuack · 22/04/2023 22:23

Judgyjudgy · 22/04/2023 01:53

Generally most people do have to actually work and do things and produce some output, that's why they get paid for it. If you didn't really need to do much then you could easily be replaced by another person, a machine or if you're next to useless a pot plant! I'm sure there are some "jobs" where it's possible, but it's a fair assumption to say these are few and fair between, and you're being purposely obtuse to suggest otherwise. I'd say it's also a fair assumption given OP is asking her job isn't like you're where it's sounds like you can pretty much do what you want, when you want 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Of course people have to work. But some people do jobs that can't be done alongside a child, and others do not.

I don't know what the OP's job is, and I take your point that I am lucky, but I get really tired of the assumption that, if you ask the OP's question, it must be the case you are trying to pull a fast one and trick your employer. It's simply not true.

feeona123 · 22/04/2023 23:05

Mine are 9 and 7 and do stay at home on the holidays. They are very happy on their ipads but they don’t move all day! I work 4 days and they do holiday club 2 days just to get them off their bums!

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