Thread for those still working without childcare

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Me and DH still both working. Not entitled to childcare as our roles are not on the list. I wfh, DH cannot wfh. Just to be clear I’m very very grateful for both our jobs right now. So far I’ve been able to reduce my hours but it’s getting more difficult to do. I don’t have anyone to talk to as I’m just so incredibly busy trying to work and do childcare (kids are young so it’s full on) while most couples I know have someone furloughed who can absorb the childcare and many are complaining of being bored and sharing what Netflix series to binge on. I just can’t relate at the moment. Anyone else in a similar situation? Just wanted to talk to people in a similar position.

Taste and Ride it’s so hard and I’m really sorry you feel you’re failing. You’re not. My son is very behind. I don't expect him to be like his peers but I want the best outcomes for him that i can possibly get. And this time feels so critical. But there will be a lot of kids treading water right now, there really will. So many people don’t have the time, or skills, to do a spectacular job of home schooling in these circumstances. It won’t just be us!

Roots done and I do feel a bit better for it. And bathroom cleaned while my hair was cooking. Work is now beckoning... 🙄

Hello everyone

I’m another one struggling. Single parent to a 8 and 5 year old. Still working full time from home. Eldest has SEN and I’m also so worried about how far he will be behind his peers, which will impact his self confidence and behaviour more. He also has anxiety and is very challenging.

My hope is the schools go back by beginning at June so he doesn’t fall so far behind. I’m currently using a days leave a week to try and maintain my sanity ...

DH and I are both keyworkers though managing to work mainly from home. It's been hellish - trying to do more than a normal day's work as it's all so busy - and it all being 'live' rather than something that can be done e.g after kids in bed. DH had last week off as prebooked leave for Easter but we're now both back full on.
We took the notices seriously about only sending kids to school if you can't keep them safe at home but would it be so bad if we sent them in for a few days? School is open anyway, and they have places as we registered them keyworker kids when we thought we'd still be out at work. They are generally being ignored as we respond to crazy deadlines and shushing them away from calls and meetings. There's no schooling going on. I feel so sorry for them but don't want people to think we're taking the piss as we're not on the wards or driving delivery lorries.

Star we were told we can only send our children in if keyworkers if we were working out of the home. If a key worker but in the house we are not allowed - and they have phoned all employers to check which days we are in say the hospital/supermarket etc or wherever we work! So much depends on your school and their policies and checks.

Anyone else really not looking forward to another week of competing priorities?

Not looking forward to it at all
school starts on tuesday for us, with a full online (teams) timetable. hopefully that helps the 7 year old, but still the 3 year old to entertain...

Just found this thread and can relate to so much! Dreading tomorrow - working full time from home with 3 and 8 year old. So as a PP said feel like I just spend all day shushing them 😕 8 year old has been set work in Teams too; I don't even know what that is?!

My children are teenagers so a bit more independent (although one is autistic and one has ADHD so still need support) I'm very fortunate that my employer has been clear that they understand people are combining WFH with caring. I lead a team and I've adjusted working hours for my staff to allow them to look after children and reduce their work hours but still get paid as usual. I'm reading this thread and feeling so thankful for my employer - and hoping you all find solutions

I’m still up working. This is the 4th night out of 5 that I’ve been up working past 2am, and then I'm up with small kids Early in the morning. I am dead on my feet. And it’s only (just) Monday! I can’t keep this up till September

@hannahbanana2007 microsoft teams is similar to zoom- you connect into a meeting. you should have a link