Is this mean?

[Rainbowsoup]

Single parent work full-time with no help for childcare. Would it be mean to book annual leave whilst DD is at school so I can be on my own and do absolutely nothing but watch Netflix and eat junk food?!

Normally save all leave to use in school holidays but I am absolutely burnt out and dream of free time! Working from home now so can still work during holidays without having to book holiday clubs like before (but would mean a boring day for DD occupying herself whilst I’m in the study).

YABU- Save all holiday to spend quality time with DD.
YANBU- book some leave for myself!

Book at least 2 days!

Yanbu you need to recharge your batteries too. Have a lovely time

Can you cover her childcare during school holidays?
If so, absolutely book the leave.

I can't about this loud enough... YANBU. Take a break!

Shout*!

Not mean at all. Have some quality time with yourself! Netflix and junk food is a bit of a waste, though - couldn't you try to get out for nice lunches or days out? Especially if you could fix a playdate for after school!

I'm self employed and pre lockdown would bookmark 1 day a fortnight AT LEAST to take myself off to the cinema or get deliveroo or just go out and window shop. Not selfish, you cannot pour from an empty cup

Go for it. It will benefit you both immensely.
When I needed it I would book random days for al just for a duvet day. I'd also tack on an extra day or 2 when we went on holiday just to be home alone.

I’d be worried that I’d book a couple of days off just in time for my dcs school to have an outbreak of coronavirus and have to shut for a while therefore ruining my days off
Other than that, go for it. I dream of having a day at home without my children however I work in a school so when I’m at home they are too!!
Enjoy 😊

Jesus no! I’m planning to do this soon and I’m not a single parent!

Absolutely fine - we all need recharge time now and again.

Definitely take a break

Not at all mean, you need to look after yourself to be able to look after others don't you? Have a lovely day!

You've got to look after yourself, so you can look after others. Book those days and revel in them!

TheChosen
Cannot think of the name, but a lot of schools do give staff 2 days off a year for discretionary reasons. Before putting in a duvet day request I spoke to the HT and the added bonus is that loads of notice isn't needed!!

Absolutely not mean at all .....l dream about having time to myself to do nothing but husband works locally and pops home for a cuppa or breakfast whenever he gets chance!

Do it. Well deserved break (of sorts!)

Loving the fact you have 100% YANBU.

@superstar84 has got it spot on. One day isn’t enough, seriously. You need time for your body and your mind to switch to relax mode. Take advantage of not needing your leave for school holidays and take what you can.

You’d be unreasonable not to!

I do this as well for my own sanity especially when the weekends are busy and I get no me time. Do it and don't feel guilty about it 🥂

How old is DD?

If book a day or two regardless x

Do it. You need it! Enjoy yourself!

Yanbu! Go for it!

Have a break!
Who voted YAU?

*YABU

So long as you can cover the school holidays, absolutely you are entitled to time for yourself.

Do it! But don’t just slob around, go to an amazing restaurant and drink wine and relax.