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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has anyone had luck asking for more flex from employers during the summer? [/quote]

Yes. I did. I have a job that doesn't allow me to WFH/hybrid, but I have a lovely boss who I have worked for for 20 years and is a mom herself. But I did ask for flexibility over the summer with coming in later/leaving earlier (typically work 7:30a-4p.) On days I had to drop off. I didn't get in till 9ish and then I would work till 5ish and then on days I had to pick up, I had to leave at 3:30. I made up work on the weekend. I would split with DH (I rarely had to do both drop off and pick up on the same day.) The last few years DD went to camp with her BFF so we carpooled with her family which was helpful.

We always had to do all day camps (with before/after care.) Thankfully, our swim team practices in the evening so they could participate.

I was soooooooo happy when we didn't have to deal with camp any longer...but ages 13y/14y where challenging (they felt they were too old for camp (even teen camps) - but staying home all day alone wasn't good for their mental health.) [/quote]

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