Work: It's not a daycare

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I agree that your children should not be in the office "for an extended period" but will they stay there all day or is she just waiting to take them somewhere?

A few years ago a woman that worked for me (my department) would bring her 4 year old son to work every day, first thing in the morning, for two hours until the babysitter picked him up. Her excuse was that "the sitter doesn't start work until 9:30AM." AND how is that my f'in problem? :| That lasted for about a month until I got my bosses to sign off on me officially reprimanding her to get her to fix her damn situation.

I have no problem with kids at the office ONCE IN A WHILE for just a little while, but the office is not your damn daycare facility. The pics on your desk are enough, thanks. I don't need to see little Tommy every day for two hours.

It's to show off the newborn, and she will be here for at least another 30 minutes (more likely an hour+).

I have 2 meetings today (not until later in the day of course), which will make it hard to finish my work for the day because I have to take 90 minutes where I can't work b/c of them.

As much as I am a grumpy old bastard (and I am...) I gotta say "just let it be this one time." She just had a new baby, she's happy and the other estrogen depositories in the office are happy for her. YOU will win/benefit from this little social interaction, even though you're not happy or participating. The women in the office (who normally are as stable as nitroglycerin in a paint mixer) will be placid and smiley today. The men, who normally suffer at the hands of said unstable baby-makers, will also be happy b/c they aren't getting their balls busted today.

SEE? YOU WIN!!! Just smile and say "Awwwww, she's adorable! Congratulations!!!" and go about your business.

Did she need to bring all of them with her, or just have somebody watch them (like every other day when you work) and just bring the newborn in.

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I agree that your children should not be in the office "for an extended period" but are they just visiting for a few minutes, will they stay there all day or is she just waiting to take them somewhere?

A few years ago a woman that worked for me (my department) would bring her 4 year old son to work every day, first thing in the morning, for two hours until the babysitter picked him up. Her excuse was that "the sitter doesn't start work until 9:30AM." AND how is that my f'in problem? :| That lasted for about a month until I got my bosses to sign off on me officially reprimanding her to get her to fix her damn situation.

I have no problem with kids at the office ONCE IN A WHILE for just a little while, but the office is not your damn daycare facility. The pics on your desk are enough, thanks. I don't need to see little Tommy every day for two hours.

She worked for you and you couldn't write her up without your bosses approval?

 

[darkxshade]

The best thing you could recommend to her is to have more children so that the current 3 can learn some responsibilities because it seems like they have nothing to do.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: rivan

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: rivan
Put on some headphones and get over it.

If it's an ongoing thing, then bring it up to HR, otherwise call the WAHHHHHmbulance.

I have headphone cans, with volume all the way up and it's not helping in the least.

Shens.

You're looking for a reason to be bothered, and you've found one. Congratulations. Nef on.

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Wow. I like this guy. He's angry enough to snap a cell phone pic, upload it and make a post specifically to show his Ipod and phones and a snappy comeback note. :thumbsup:

You have anger, but you don't know how to use it. Let me help you to focus...you can be more powerful than you realize..:evil:

No, seriously...I used to be like this....this is getting scary....

 

[Xavier434]

The major consistency I notice in these threads is that they are started by those who do not have kids at least 90% of the time. Beyond that, I will just stick with what I posted earlier.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

I am in the office, but when my cube mate is walking behind me with the newborn in her arm and says to me "DV would you like to meet your son?" it's difficult to say the least.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: BoberFett

Originally posted by: MichaelD
I agree that your children should not be in the office "for an extended period" but are they just visiting for a few minutes, will they stay there all day or is she just waiting to take them somewhere?

A few years ago a woman that worked for me (my department) would bring her 4 year old son to work every day, first thing in the morning, for two hours until the babysitter picked him up. Her excuse was that "the sitter doesn't start work until 9:30AM." AND how is that my f'in problem? :| That lasted for about a month until I got my bosses to sign off on me officially reprimanding her to get her to fix her damn situation.

I have no problem with kids at the office ONCE IN A WHILE for just a little while, but the office is not your damn daycare facility. The pics on your desk are enough, thanks. I don't need to see little Tommy every day for two hours.

She worked for you and you couldn't write her up without your bosses approval?

Sure I could have; my choice completely...and she would've burst into tears and run into the bathroom until someone "talked her out of there." :roll:

"Heartless, cold bastard" is a title that would've stuck to me. I've learned all about Office Politics (had no choice) and sometimes you gotta play the game in order to get your way. She knew how to get her way. The manager before me just ignored her AND the complaints of the others in the office. Being that I came in new and clean, I had no old favors to honor or promises to keep.

Sometimes in order to clean house you've gotta bust out the Bigass Sweepomatic 5000 Type S.

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

I am in the office, but when my cube mate is walking behind me with the newborn in her arm and says to me "DV would you like to meet your son?" it's difficult to say the least.

You should have said, "Sure, I was getting a bit hungry anyway." :evil:

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: Xavier434
The major consistency I notice in these threads is that they are started by those who do not have kids at least 90% of the time. Beyond that, I will just stick with what I posted earlier.

I can understand bringing a newborn in to show coworkers for 30 min. I can at least understand that, and why that's something people like to do and all.

This has been an hour (and won't end anytime soon by the looks of it) of a 3-4 yr old, and 1-2 year old running around basically unsupervised while she checks her email and calls to talk to HR. Give me an effin break. If you need to come in to do some work-related stuff (check email, talk to HR, etc) don't bring your kids and let others watch them for over an hour so you don't have to.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

I am in the office, but when my cube mate is walking behind me with the newborn in her arm and says to me "DV would you like to meet your son?" it's difficult to say the least.

You should have said, "Sure, I was getting a bit hungry anyway." :evil:

LOL thanks, now everybody is looking at me from laughing :laugh:

 

[Xavier434]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

I am in the office, but when my cube mate is walking behind me with the newborn in her arm and says to me "DV would you like to meet your son?" it's difficult to say the least.

How difficult is it to say, "Sure! Hi there little man. What's your name?"...45-60 seconds later you are back to work. No offense man, but I think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: rivan
Put on some headphones and get over it.

If it's an ongoing thing, then bring it up to HR, otherwise call the WAHHHHHmbulance.

I have headphone cans, with volume all the way up and it's not helping in the least.

Could be worse, the fire alarm could be going off...

 

[Xavier434]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: Xavier434
The major consistency I notice in these threads is that they are started by those who do not have kids at least 90% of the time. Beyond that, I will just stick with what I posted earlier.

I can understand bringing a newborn in to show coworkers for 30 min. I can at least understand that, and why that's something people like to do and all.

This has been an hour (and won't end anytime soon by the looks of it) of a 3-4 yr old, and 1-2 year old running around basically unsupervised while she checks her email and calls to talk to HR. Give me an effin break. If you need to come in to do some work-related stuff (check email, talk to HR, etc) don't bring your kids and let others watch them for over an hour so you don't have to.

As I stated in my previous post, I am strict about public behavior with my child. My kid and how his mother and I raised him is proof to me that keeping the young ones under control in public even at the age of 2 is very possible. Mine is about as talkative and outgoing as you get too. Her and I have used work as a daycare on days where the daycare/schools were closed. It has never been a problem.

 

[ultimatebob]

Oh the bright side, it gave you an excuse to nef for the past half hour.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: Xavier434

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: MichaelD

"Need" as in what men view as need? Of course not. When I bought my MSI Wind netbook and brought it to work to show off, did I pull all the CAT6 out of my walls, disconnect my wireless repeater from the ceiling and bring my server in too? Of course not. But I'm a man.

She must bring all the children and any unfertilized eggs currently in stock, to work to show what a big, happy family she has. One each, new pink baby, would not be sufficient. It's a woman thing.

I know you're not happy; I understand you completely. But this is one situation where if you bite your tongue and smile thru the taste of blood, you win. :thumbsup:

I am in the office, but when my cube mate is walking behind me with the newborn in her arm and says to me "DV would you like to meet your son?" it's difficult to say the least.

How difficult is it to say, "Sure! Hi their little man. What's your name?"...45-60 seconds later you are back to work. No offense man, but I think you are making a mountain out of a mole hill.

No offense taken, and I'm sure I am. It's just one of the things that piss me off for some reason. I don't know why but kids @ work is one of my biggest pet peeves at work.

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Get one of these and put candy inside?

Better still, one of these with candy in it.

Edit: Bonus, you might catch some idiot co-workers you hate, too!

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: Xavier434

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: Xavier434
The major consistency I notice in these threads is that they are started by those who do not have kids at least 90% of the time. Beyond that, I will just stick with what I posted earlier.

I can understand bringing a newborn in to show coworkers for 30 min. I can at least understand that, and why that's something people like to do and all.

This has been an hour (and won't end anytime soon by the looks of it) of a 3-4 yr old, and 1-2 year old running around basically unsupervised while she checks her email and calls to talk to HR. Give me an effin break. If you need to come in to do some work-related stuff (check email, talk to HR, etc) don't bring your kids and let others watch them for over an hour so you don't have to.

As I stated in my previous post, I am strict about public behavior with my child. My kid and how his mother and I raised him is proof to me that keeping the young ones under control in public even at the age of 2 is very possible. Mine is about as talkative and outgoing as you get too. Her and I have used work as a daycare on days where the daycare/schools were closed. It has never been a problem.

I think my issue with it is she doesn't have control over them. If she brought them in, they were kept under control, and weren't allowed to run around screaming it wouldn't bother me as much. I still say work+kids shouldn't mix (unless you bring a newborn in for 30 min or so one day to let everybody see, but even this I am against.). If you want to see some persons kids do it on your own time, not works. Go out on your lunch break, go to their house after work, something on your own time.

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Get one of these and put candy inside?

Better still, one of these with candy in it.

Now that's just wrong. Funny, but wrong. We don't grind the children! /spanks hand NO. We don't grind the children!!!

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Oh the bright side, it gave you an excuse to nef for the past half hour.

Now it's about an hour that I've done hardly any work because of it.

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Get one of these and put candy inside?

Better still, one of these with candy in it.

Now that's just wrong. Funny, but wrong. We don't grind the children! /spanks hand NO. We don't grind the children!!!

They make good burgers though.

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Oh the bright side, it gave you an excuse to nef for the past half hour.

Now it's about an hour that I've done hardly any work because of it.

So close the fucking browser dipshit!

 

[DisgruntledVirus]

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Oh the bright side, it gave you an excuse to nef for the past half hour.

Now it's about an hour that I've done hardly any work because of it.

So close the fucking browser dipshit!

Then I'll sit around and do nothing, at least this way I am being productive

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: MichaelD

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: darkxshade
Get one of these and put candy inside?

Better still, one of these with candy in it.

Now that's just wrong. Funny, but wrong. We don't grind the children! /spanks hand NO. We don't grind the children!!!

Sorry, but I hate unruly children. Children like the ones the OP described do not belong anywhere but their own house, preferably locked in a closet. They definitely don't belong in a work place or any public setting.

That woman and her children are the kind of people I try hardest to get thrown out of restaurants (and I'm not talking about McDonalds. That behavior is acceptable there).

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: SunnyD

Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus

Originally posted by: ultimatebob
Oh the bright side, it gave you an excuse to nef for the past half hour.

Now it's about an hour that I've done hardly any work because of it.

So close the fucking browser dipshit!

Then I'll sit around and do nothing, at least this way I am being productive

Ask the mom why she needs a job if she has so many kids. Welfare has better salaries...

 

[T9D]

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