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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What would you do if you got sick? My kids wanted their mom around when they were sick. Trying not to judge, but hopefully your employer can be understanding. Instead of coming up with backup childcare plans, figure out back up work plans.[/quote]

My kids are very comfortable with their loving nanny.  Plus colds don’t require mom.  [/quote]

Right, but not all illnesses are colds. So what would OP do when his/her child is sick? [/quote]

Severely ill, I would stay home and miss work, obviously.

-OP here.  The point is I cannot miss work for the common cold or nanny being out.  [/quote]
You should have thought about that before having kids.[/quote]

I agree this is part of parenting suck it up. You can’t outsource your duties as a parent because you don’t want to miss work. You seem like you’d rather work than be bothered with your kid anyway [/quote]

Let’s go over OP’s situation again:  she works only seven hours a day including commute; she has a grandmother available and willing to help; she can afford a full time nanny and two day housekeeper; and she has backup care at her work.  If it’s an emergency she will call in sick.

What kid would be upset or feel less important if a nanny and grandma cared for them if they had a cold or fever? I can easily miss work and I still let my kids stay home with nanny if they have a cold and I’m gone 9 hours.  They’re happy and fine!

You people are nuts. [/quote]

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