We had an email last night from the program that our boys go to, letting us know that the program is closing for a week over Easter. Normally that is not a problem, because usually the school holidays coincide. However, this year they don’t because Easter is falling early – 22 to 24th of March. The School holidays commence at the beginning of April. As my husband is a school teacher, it means that neither of us have planned any leave over this period of time. I guess it means that I will have to take four days off to care for Geoffrey and Peter, that I hadn’t planned for. Geez – I’m annoyed.
I wonder if this is an oversight, or if it is intentional, because many people will have planned their annual holidays for the year. Unfortunately, I don’t have the luxury of being able to stay home and care for my family – I wish I did, sometimes it’s all I pray for… the ability to have the choice to not work.
Anyway that’s my gripe for this week…..
That really stinks. It seems that they should have made this decision a LONG time ago so people could plan accordingly. I would be really annoyed. Perhaps if enough people complain they’ll reconsider?
Comment by Umma — February 27, 2008 @ 3:48 am
I have that same darn gripe. I don’t have the luxory to be a SAHM either. Like you there are times I really wish I could but we just can’t afford it. Plus my job is the one that has the benefits. With 4 kids ya gotta have health insurance. We live in this little town that seems to assume that all moms stay home. It ticks me off. My job tries to be understanding but come on!
Comment by FXSmom — February 28, 2008 @ 7:58 am