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Required Travel / Single Momming (stress vent)

jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
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I was gonna bitch about this in the now-randoms thread, but y'all seem to like new threads, so I'm being a big ol' AW about it instead. 

My employer has decided to require that all employees are required to attend their annual winter meeting. Should be a total of 3-4 nights. So far I haven't been able to get anywhere in asking them to help me cover babysitting costs, and maybe shorten the length of my trip to ensure I can actually *find* a sitter for the length of time they need me there. 

I know lots and lots of moms travel all the time, and its part of their job, and they just fucking deal with it. I don't mean to be insensitive to that. And honestly, if I had some familial support or a co-parent, this would be a non-issue. I'm just feeling sick to my stomach about having to shell out a couple hundred dollars just so I can attend a series of meetings. 

I'm sure everything will work out in the end, I'm just stressing and needed to talk to someone about it. So... thanks. 



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Re: Required Travel / Single Momming (stress vent)

  • MrsT0514MrsT0514 member
    Im sorry this was dropped on you. Its a lot to deal with anyway, let alone without having family around or any sort of spousal/co-parental support.

    How far does your family live? Is thwre any way you can send your DS to stay with them while you're gone? If.not, I'd maybe try to sit down with your boss and have a frank conversation about how much its really go I to cost you to find a sitter while you're away. Maybe there is an option for you to telecommute to the meeting?
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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
    No family = no family. I do have a friend who lives sort of near where I'm going (1.5 hours-ish away), but she has a lot of health issues, and probably couldn't keep up with a toddler. 

    I think they'll end up bending a bit for me and covering costs, but it's just my way to stress and ring my wrists about it in the meantime. 



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  • ShakeyJakeyShakeyJakey member
    luxannie said:

    On the super slim chance you're coming to my town, I can watch your DS for you. 

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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
    I wish I was flying to @luxannie or @ShakeyJakey :'(



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  • MrsT0514MrsT0514 member
    Ah, sorry...I misunderstood your OP. Well I really hope they cannot cover some costs for you or excuse you from the meeting. Gl! They're really putting you in a tough spot.
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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
    Thanks, y'all! I will hit you back up if that becomes necessary. 



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  • littlestjerrylittlestjerry member
    I'm sorry, that is really stressful. I wish I could watch him for you! We'd make him a Directioner by the time his stay was over.

    Seriously, though, I hope they help you out somehow. And genuinely wish I myself could help you. 



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  • pearlofwisdom1pearlofwisdom1 member
    Where will it be? What are the cosequences for not attending?
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  • jesuisfatigueejesuisfatiguee member
    Y'all are super sweet and helpful!



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