Being the mom of 2 teenagers and a widow, I must ask...sm

is she making her time up or volunteering to come in on her normal days off to help out when the kids are not running her?  It all depends on the situation.  I try very hard to keep to my schedule, but it is very difficult when kids have a lot going on in their lives.  My kids are 15 and 16 so I keep them busy to keep them out of trouble and to try to have an outlet for all of their emotions from losing their dad a little under 2 years ago.  Maybe your friend should try and talk with the employee.  She may be going through something herself, may not realize how much time she is actually taking off, or she may even be abusing the situation.  Being guilty of all of these myself, sometimes it just takes talking to the person. 

Your friend also must realize she is the supervisor, and she must do what is best for her, depending on her company.  There are many different choices other than firing the employee, maybe even suggesting part-time or something for awhile.  Hope she resolves this soon, it must really be bothering her.  She sounds like a thoughtful person if she is this upset and is asking advice about having to speak with the employee. 

• Does anyone else have the same issue as my friend? - Kids Card
  • I can definitely relate. I don't have any - PO'ed MT
  • I have a boss like that and the account is going to hellinahandbasket nm - Marilita
  • No, but have a sup who acts like a neurotic mother. - Silent treatment, guilt trips, con games
  • I once had a supervisor who played the kids-card all - the time. Even brought the brat to work with her!
  • A few warning shots, then the big gun.. - see message
  • forgot to add... - Kids Card
    • That would certainly depend if she is an IC or employee. nm - MTQA
      • Comment - Alice
        • I think that if she has kids she would need the money. - I do.
        • Being the mom of 2 teenagers and a widow, I must ask...sm - typinlikemad
          • I have struggled with a similar situation for years - FBL
          • Kudos to you! sm - MEMT
            • thanks MEMT, hang in there honey...sm - typinlikemad
          • Hey Typinlikemad - Robby Ray
            • sorry so late to reply, been out "pounding the pavement"...sm - typinlikemad

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