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Work twats are easier to deal with than…..

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Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:19

Two year olds?

At least if you have to encounter twats at work you’re free of them in the evenings or weekends, or can quit your job.

You can never escape your two year old (though I suppose they do grow up eventually which perhaps the work twat may not).

And it’s probably easier to reason with a work twat than a 2 year old who is pissed off because you dared to peel the skin off his banana or allow him to hit his brother.

FML.

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ForeverFriendsAndPierrot · 20/07/2023 17:21

2 year olds are fab!

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:24

@ForeverFriendsAndPierrot plesse can I have some of whatever you are smoking?

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LadyWhineglass · 20/07/2023 17:24

Have you considered adoption?

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:25

@LadyWhineglass all the time. But he’s damn cute. Today has just been a toughie

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JaninaDuszejko · 20/07/2023 17:27

Work twats are easier to deal with because when you tell other people about work twats they are sympathetic whereas when you tell them about your horrendous toddler they criticise your parenting.

Allinadayswork80 · 20/07/2023 17:27

So relatable! My 2yr old has been horrid the past couple of days and I would’ve had an easier time at work! At least when I lose my shit at a work twat I don’t feel guilty afterwards!

JaninaDuszejko · 20/07/2023 17:34

Work twats can be sacked for bad behaviour, toddlers are very difficult to hand over to others.

Work twats don't follow you into the loo (and if they do you can report them to HR).

Work twats don't wipe their snotty noses on your clothes.

Oh, that was cathartic. I do not miss the toddler years (teenagers are infinitely better).

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:36

@JaninaDuszejko very good point!

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Danikm151 · 20/07/2023 17:37

The gremlins films are really documentaries about raising toddlers! 😁

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:38

@Allinadayswork80 is there about to be a full moon or something as mine has been too. I’m not even drinking at the moment. At lunchtime today when my DH popped home I asked him to pass my diet coke and maybe a Valium (I don’t have any)

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Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:39

@JaninaDuszejko oh god yes the wiping of snotty noses on clothes and the hands, the dirty hands!

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Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:40

@Danikm151 yes yes yes!!!

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minimadgirl · 20/07/2023 17:40

I often find it a relief being at work instead of having my 1 and 3 year old....
.... and I work on a Mental Health ward!

(At least get a hot drink at work lol)

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:41

@minimadgirl yep, absolutely, I much prefer work, despite there being (some) twats there

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neverbeenskiing · 20/07/2023 17:44

YANBU. I've worked with some colossal twats in my time but I've never had to catch their vomit in my bare hands.

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 17:55

@neverbeenskiing omg

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Medusaismyhero · 20/07/2023 18:08

neverbeenskiing · 20/07/2023 17:44

YANBU. I've worked with some colossal twats in my time but I've never had to catch their vomit in my bare hands.

Or manually pull their poop out of their bum when they're severely constipated from refusing to go potty 🙈

Chachatrex · 20/07/2023 18:31

@Medusaismyhero omg times two

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minimadgirl · 20/07/2023 20:59

neverbeenskiing · 20/07/2023 17:44

YANBU. I've worked with some colossal twats in my time but I've never had to catch their vomit in my bare hands.

I have.....

MrsMoastyToasty · 20/07/2023 21:11

Work twats have to be paid. 2 year old usually respond to sweeties.

QuiltedHippo · 20/07/2023 21:15

My manager praised my ability to remain calm during a very stressful project today in my 121, "it's becuse you twats are a doddle compared to my 2 year old" I said in my head

sunkissedrainbow · 20/07/2023 21:16

I totally agree with you, I'm heading into 6 weeks of summer at home with my toddlers 2&3! I work with children with behaviour problems and have a management position which means my entire day consists of either being physically or verbally abused by a child or dealing with the work twats.. and it's still a hell of a lot easier than dealing with my own children all day everyday!

The 2 year old is in the peak of terrible 2s and the 3 year olds attitude is on another level, I'll be running back to work in September!

LlynTegid · 20/07/2023 21:17

Two year olds aren't too for ever. Work idiots, twats, or those with other unreasonable traits are there for a long time.

Rosebel · 20/07/2023 21:18

I find it easier being at home with my just turned 3 year old than work, but I work with up to 20 2 to 3 year olds so one is easier.
At least with work twats you can leave them behind at 6 or clock. For some reason I can't do the same with my 3 year old.

WhatADrabCarpet · 20/07/2023 21:18

Loved my two year olds.

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