I need an excuse HELP ASAP!!!
I work from home. My manager has just randomly said he needs to speak with me about work.
Only problem is I have already picked my kid up from nursery and she is currently with me. Partner is out.
Basically I cannot have a meeting right now,
I read his message and have just ignored it. Which he knows.
I need to follow up. What should I say!?!?!
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What she said.
What they said but also can apologise for not responding sooner but you were contacting partner to see if he could cover childcare in your place
Is it in your working hours? And if so is it known and agreed your child will be there?
So Iām guessing this probably isnāt the first time youāve done it. How long was you offline for? Can you message back and just say childās nursery has called and say they need picking uk straight away and ask if you can catch up first thing Monday?
Also apologise for ignoring him and just say youāve been trying to call family to help get hers gives you time
Why is he asking to have a meeting outside of your working hours?
Lol crisis averted. She fell asleep and I was able to hold off for 30mins.
She goes to nursery but we pick her up at 2pm and she usually falls asleep while I continue my work.
I work from home so it's never been a problem before.
I never have unexpected meetings so was thinking ohhh nooo šš¤£š
The joys of working full time and juggling parenting. š¤
If your employer doesn't know you're in sole care of a child while you're working, I'd be careful it's grounds for instant dismissal
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