"I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

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I have a vent about coworkers who have kids playing the "Kid Card," by claiming that they have to come in late sometimes, need more sick time, or that it isn't as bad to call out, when compared to workers who don't have kids. Now, I have a child myself, but I have never felt that it entitled me to special treatment at work.

Lately, some coworkers have been calling out, coming late, or leaving work early. They claim that since they have kids, it's "expected" that this should happen, and that the NH should be more understanding, and that they should not be written-up. :madface: Also, they argue that they should get preference for holidays off over workers without kids. (I know this is a big concern around Christmas.) I feel that all workers should abide by the same attendance rules, and that nurses and CNAs who have kids should not, on that basis alone, be "allowed" to come to work late, or have more sick time. What do you all think?

I totally agree that the manager has to be fair to all employees, regardless of whether or not they have children, are married versus are single. Single nurses without children can have busy lives, too, and they too, would like to spend holidays with their families, often out of town.

When I was first out of school, I did what many did and worked alot to afford some big items, like a car, etc...I hardly ever turned down an extra shift or overtime. As I got older, I realized that the money wasn't worth the time that I'd lose doing something that I like, so I don't do much OT anymore.

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