Debating overtime with my spouse after a missed school play

Some operators say missing events is part of the job for the pay, but my partner thinks family comes first. What's your take on this balance?

4 comments

4 Comments

garcia.laura3mo ago

Last Thursday, my neighbor's kid had a school play, and his dad missed it for overtime. But guess what! The kid was just fine. Kids bounce back easy, and one missed event doesn't mean you're a bad parent. Jobs pay the bills, and sometimes you have to work late. It's about finding a balance, not making every single thing a big deal.

wadew513mo ago

Saying 'kids bounce back easy' misses how these moments BUILD core memories. It can REALLY hurt them, even if they seem okay now.

tara6422mo ago

So @garcia.laura, what happens when "bouncing back" is all they ever learn to do?

marksanchez3mo ago

Honestly, hearing 'kids bounce back' is like saying pizza is fine cold. Sure, it works, but you're missing the best part when it's fresh! Those school plays are the hot, cheesy moments kids remember forever. Jobs will always have overtime, but your kid's only in third grade once. Yeah, bills need paying, but so do emotional debts to your family. Balancing act? More like not dropping the ball when it really counts.