Vent re: manager w/o kids

valeivegas

I feel very fortunate that my old manager was understanding & let me work pt after I had DS; I used to work 3 days/wk, now I work 4 days.  My current manager does not have kids & is not as understanding.  I'm really mad at the moment b/c he even went so far to write on my annual review that although I "leave work early it's not a problem since my work gets done". I talked to him about it & told him I'm still working my scheduled 8 hrs - just earlier.  It's just like he's setting me up for a potential problem down the road.  He also told me he'd prefer not to have any pt employees but he's not going to change anyone's schedule now.  All of this just leads me to really realize that after I come back from maternity leave in fall I really need to look for a new job.  Once my kids are in school I would like to work school hours (which isn't for a few more yrs still) - but even so, I can tell this guy is not going to be flexible at all.  Sorry for the rant - I'm just really mad about the whole thing...

JWhite1517

That's really unfortunate . I am lucky to work in a place where my manager's are all women with kids, so very understanding. I work full time, but taking days off/adjusting my hours if needed is never a problem. I am constantly worried that one day one

valeivegas

thanks - yeah this guy has really let his position go to his head.  He has no clue...

PunkyBooster

mainerocks:

If it's any consolation, I've had bosses WITH children who are equally as annoying about such things. Including a

MammaBear81

It really sucks to go from an flexible boss to one that is more rigid, however I don't think that kids vs no kids or male vs female has much to do with it.  Either they are flexible or they aren't.  My boss is male and has two kids, he is the

valeivegas

mbenit4:

I am a manager. I don't think just because you have kids you are automatically excused to have "flexibility." This

Helenahhandbasket

mbenit4:

I am a manager. I don't think just because you have kids you are automatically excused to have "flexibility." This br

Virgo17

I agree that some boss's are flexible and some are not.  My current supervisor is a single female in her 50s.  She's never been married or had kids, however, she had an elderly parent to care for until recently, so she understand the need for

KathrynMD

valeivegas:

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MomtobeNJ

Regardless of their flexibility, I would ask for a correction to made in your review. Stating that "you leave early" is not the same as switching to earlier hours. That needs to be clarified. What if a new manager comes into play down the road or you move

valeivegas

MomtobeNJ:

Regardless of their flexibility, I would ask for a correction to made in your review. Stating that "you leave early

KathrynMD

Send him an email documenting the discrepancy on the review and cc yourself and HR.

ridesbuttons

valeivegas:

thanks - yeah this guy has really let his position go to his head.  He has no clue...

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KL777

Sorry to hear this.  I hope he gets transferred and you get a more family friendly supervisor.

groovygrl

mbenit4:

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valeivegas

Inkogneetoh:

There are people that look specifically for a job that allows them to have a good mix of home/work.  If a jo