Kids at Work

[meh_too]

We have a lady returning to work from maternity leave shortly. She will be bringing her infant to work when she returns, because she thinks the baby is too young to go to a childminder - the baby is 3 months old. 

I had no family support when my kids were little and I had to pay (alot) in order for me to work, and I suspect thats what is really going on here - she does not want to pay.

I share an office with this woman and I am very upset about it.  I have no wish to become this child's babysitter.

What do you think about this situation?

[crystal**flake]

What do you think about this situation?

She should not have had the baby.

[meh_too]

What do you think about this situation?

She should not have had the baby.

haha  bingo

[meh_too]

To be honest, I wouldn't like it much either, aside from the fact that I hate kids, I don't have a very long attention span and I get distracted really easily so I couldn't work with a screaming baby right next to me.. 

If the baby is lying on the floor on a playmat, what happens when someone (who has forgotten that there is a baby at work) walks into the office and accidentally steps on or trips over the baby? 

I am all for equal rights, but what about the rights of little*stars who has to share an office with the lady?

I have heavy files on a shelf above my desk, as few weeks ago I was taking one down and they all fell on the floor, oneafter the other. My first thought was  - what if the baby was on the floor?  The files could have done some serious damage if the baby was underneath them.   Who would be responsible for that?

[freddie*rooster]

What do you think about this situation?

She should not have had the baby.

She had a hide bringing the baby home from hospital, she should have left it there 😐

Problem solved!!

]:)

[flashie*]

Did anyone ever watch the Brittas Empire show.................she kept her children in the bottom draw of the filing cabinet.........:O

[meh_too]

🙂

:^O

[daydream**believer]

I wouldnt be happy about it.

It would be fine if the woman had her own office but since she is sharing an office space with you then, imo, you should of been asked by the boss, privately, if you are ok with it.

Can you ask the boss if you can be moved elsewhere?

[*crikey*mate*]

I don't agree with having a baby in the workplace - but I've never had an office job, so maybe that's a bit different.

But I can see how it would cause resentment amongst other staff - simply because unless she is going to ignore the child outside of designated break times, her work load may be less than that of other employees. Is everyone on equal pay for equal hours?

When I used to work in the kitchens - the non smokers would get really narky at the smokers who took off for 5 minutes every now and then to have a smoke. So I can see the same scenario happening here - and from an employers point of view, it surely has to decrease the work output? (but that's the employers problem - not the other employees)

In saying that - if a child was in daycare and couldn't go for some reason one day (sick or something) meaning mum had to stay home from work too - I'd rather she was able to bring the child to work and get some work done than have to miss the whole day of work iykwim.

Older kids would be OK, cos they can be taught to entertain themselves for a while or be given simple tasks to do to occupy them and even help a bit - or even a space somewhere to sit and do their homework - but a 3 month old soon becomes a 6 month old - and there just aint no getting them to sit still and be patient and quiet LOL

[izabsmiling]

I understand how you are feeling Op.

did someone mention breastfeeding?

If she is that could be really relevant couldn't it,as far as what the boss allows/doesn't allow ?

[twinkles**stars]

I understand how you are feeling Op.

did someone mention breastfeeding?

If she is that could be really relevant couldn't it,as far as what the boss allows/doesn't allow ?

As breastfeeding can't be discriminated against it would not be an issue. And lets not forget breast milk does not smell like formula.....someone pointed out needing air freashener, silliest comment to date IMO. Does anyone use that around babies in their home? I hope not.