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Career and Kids

February 23rd, 2008

Vacation hours and the minor holidays

Working parents who have paid vacation or a specific amount of time off are often forced to make decisions about how to use it.
With young kids, I feel like I’m using mine up 4 hours at a time because someone is either sick, or, there’s something going on at school and I have to be […]

By elizabeth -- 1 comment

December 24th, 2007

Working on a holiday

Lest you think I didn’t live through the basketball team spending the night, I did, but, it did involve me being up at 3:30 in the morning to try to get them to be quiet and settle down.
Good thing I took off from work, eh?
Anyway, for many people, the holidays are in full swing, but, […]

By elizabeth -- 0 comments

October 31st, 2007

Best office potluck recipes

Halloween marks the opening of the office Pot-Luck Lunch Season, which lasts roughly until the American Football Super Bowl in January.
Yes, every time you turn around, there’s a sign up sheet for a gathering in the conference room.
If you are unlucky enough to get to the sheet before “drinks” or “plates and napkins” are […]

By elizabeth -- 5 comments

December 7th, 2006

Managing sick time and vacation time during the holidays

December is a rough month for working parents. Between colds and school holidays it feels like the kids are never at school. At work, the holidays are always hectic, too, with end of year and holiday activities.
And, of course at most places any sick days not used before the end of the year […]

By mike -- 0 comments

November 23rd, 2006

Travelling with an extra relative

Our holiday travelling group is increasing by one tomorrow.  While visiting my wife’s family, we (and more importantly his parents) officially decided that we would bring my nephew home to spend the night.
Tomorrow, we are going to visit my family and my nephew’s parents are going to tackle the crazy Christmas rush.  He is one […]

By mike -- 0 comments