I work at an office with no parents and it sucks
Earlier this month, shortly after settling into my work day, my phone buzzed with a message from my husband. Apparently preschool drop-off had not gone well that morning. Our three-year-old daughter was distressed, saying she had a tummy ache and wanted her teachers to go away. This was week one at her new preschool and one month into my new job. (Note to self: when possible, stagger those big life changes.) The rest of that day, I was distracted, anxious about her but also worried about what would happen if I ducked out a bit early that day to pick her up.
Starting a new job can be difficult?learning how to do the work; signing the never-ending pile of HR forms; situating yourself in a new environment and getting to know the different dynamics at play; not to mention the very important feat of finding the best lunch and coffee spots nearby. By the end of my first week I had mentioned my daughter to a few people in conversation, and I was struck that no one asked me how old she is or even her name. It turns out I?m the only parent in the group and, two months in, this has proven to be the hardest thing about transitioning to my new job. Being the only parent on my team means the work environment isn?t exactly family-friendly?in fact, being family-friendly isn?t even a consideration. I?ve been told by my boss and new colleagues there isn?t a lot of flexibility in terms of hours of work or working remotely, and there?s no precedent for it either. So, even if I work myself u...
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