Help me decide... Am I overreacting or is my

[JORDYSMOM]

Most companies won't allow children of their employees to be there even if they are well. The insurance companies won't cover them if something happens. It is a huge liability, and I can't imagine that your supervisor doesn't know that. What if the bank got robbed? I know that's an extreme example, but it could happen. There could be a fire, anything that could cause the child harm. All of that is beside the fact that now, the supervisor faces having all of the employees come down with an illness, and being short handed. It's just plain stupidity on the supervisor's part.

Furthermore, it is childish for everyone to behave like school children; giving you dirty looks, and the "silent treatment". If I were you, I'd just continue to do my job, and be pleasant to everyone. If they continue to behave the way they are, go to your supervisor's boss or your human resources dept. My guess is that if HR knew about this, the supervisor would be reprimanded. Good luck.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Most companies won't allow children of their employees to be there even if they are well. The insurance companies won't cover them if something happens. It is a huge liability, and I can't imagine that your supervisor doesn't know that. What if the bank got robbed? I know that's an extreme example, but it could happen. There could be a fire, anything that could cause the child harm. All of that is beside the fact that now, the supervisor faces having all of the employees come down with an illness, and being short handed. It's just plain stupidity on the supervisor's part.

Furthermore, it is childish for everyone to behave like school children; giving you dirty looks, and the "silent treatment". If I were you, I'd just continue to do my job, and be pleasant to everyone. If they continue to behave the way they are, go to your supervisor's boss or your human resources dept. My guess is that if HR knew about this, the supervisor would be reprimanded. Good luck.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Most companies won't allow children of their employees to be there even if they are well. The insurance companies won't cover them if something happens. It is a huge liability, and I can't imagine that your supervisor doesn't know that. What if the bank got robbed? I know that's an extreme example, but it could happen. There could be a fire, anything that could cause the child harm. All of that is beside the fact that now, the supervisor faces having all of the employees come down with an illness, and being short handed. It's just plain stupidity on the supervisor's part.

Furthermore, it is childish for everyone to behave like school children; giving you dirty looks, and the "silent treatment". If I were you, I'd just continue to do my job, and be pleasant to everyone. If they continue to behave the way they are, go to your supervisor's boss or your human resources dept. My guess is that if HR knew about this, the supervisor would be reprimanded. Good luck.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Most companies won't allow children of their employees to be there even if they are well. The insurance companies won't cover them if something happens. It is a huge liability, and I can't imagine that your supervisor doesn't know that. What if the bank got robbed? I know that's an extreme example, but it could happen. There could be a fire, anything that could cause the child harm. All of that is beside the fact that now, the supervisor faces having all of the employees come down with an illness, and being short handed. It's just plain stupidity on the supervisor's part.

Furthermore, it is childish for everyone to behave like school children; giving you dirty looks, and the "silent treatment". If I were you, I'd just continue to do my job, and be pleasant to everyone. If they continue to behave the way they are, go to your supervisor's boss or your human resources dept. My guess is that if HR knew about this, the supervisor would be reprimanded. Good luck.

Stacey

 

[JORDYSMOM]

Most companies won't allow children of their employees to be there even if they are well. The insurance companies won't cover them if something happens. It is a huge liability, and I can't imagine that your supervisor doesn't know that. What if the bank got robbed? I know that's an extreme example, but it could happen. There could be a fire, anything that could cause the child harm. All of that is beside the fact that now, the supervisor faces having all of the employees come down with an illness, and being short handed. It's just plain stupidity on the supervisor's part.

Furthermore, it is childish for everyone to behave like school children; giving you dirty looks, and the "silent treatment". If I were you, I'd just continue to do my job, and be pleasant to everyone. If they continue to behave the way they are, go to your supervisor's boss or your human resources dept. My guess is that if HR knew about this, the supervisor would be reprimanded. Good luck.

Stacey

 

[Ratatosk]

You're not overreacting. Around here the health department always has a Fight the Flu news blitz -- posters, press releases to stress the importance of handwashing, covering your cough and staying HOME when you're sick to prevent others from getting sick. A couple of times I've printed off their posters and stuck them to my office wall.

Several of my coworkers show up sick all the time. I usually wash my hands frequently, use antibacterial wipes and AVOID the community food/snacks in the break room. And sometimes I'll complain to their supervisor -- but not say it's because of DS, but will remind her that one of her coworkers is in Kidney failure awaiting a transplant.

So just flip your coworker the bird and say "bite me!" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Actually, it's a professional work place, not kindergarten and people should act accordingly. 'Course easier said than done. Our front office has so much drama going on right now I feel like I'm back in junior high. Fortunately, I have my own office and I can hide <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

You're not overreacting. Around here the health department always has a Fight the Flu news blitz -- posters, press releases to stress the importance of handwashing, covering your cough and staying HOME when you're sick to prevent others from getting sick. A couple of times I've printed off their posters and stuck them to my office wall.

Several of my coworkers show up sick all the time. I usually wash my hands frequently, use antibacterial wipes and AVOID the community food/snacks in the break room. And sometimes I'll complain to their supervisor -- but not say it's because of DS, but will remind her that one of her coworkers is in Kidney failure awaiting a transplant.

So just flip your coworker the bird and say "bite me!" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Actually, it's a professional work place, not kindergarten and people should act accordingly. 'Course easier said than done. Our front office has so much drama going on right now I feel like I'm back in junior high. Fortunately, I have my own office and I can hide <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

You're not overreacting. Around here the health department always has a Fight the Flu news blitz -- posters, press releases to stress the importance of handwashing, covering your cough and staying HOME when you're sick to prevent others from getting sick. A couple of times I've printed off their posters and stuck them to my office wall.

Several of my coworkers show up sick all the time. I usually wash my hands frequently, use antibacterial wipes and AVOID the community food/snacks in the break room. And sometimes I'll complain to their supervisor -- but not say it's because of DS, but will remind her that one of her coworkers is in Kidney failure awaiting a transplant.

So just flip your coworker the bird and say "bite me!" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Actually, it's a professional work place, not kindergarten and people should act accordingly. 'Course easier said than done. Our front office has so much drama going on right now I feel like I'm back in junior high. Fortunately, I have my own office and I can hide <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

You're not overreacting. Around here the health department always has a Fight the Flu news blitz -- posters, press releases to stress the importance of handwashing, covering your cough and staying HOME when you're sick to prevent others from getting sick. A couple of times I've printed off their posters and stuck them to my office wall.

Several of my coworkers show up sick all the time. I usually wash my hands frequently, use antibacterial wipes and AVOID the community food/snacks in the break room. And sometimes I'll complain to their supervisor -- but not say it's because of DS, but will remind her that one of her coworkers is in Kidney failure awaiting a transplant.

So just flip your coworker the bird and say "bite me!" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Actually, it's a professional work place, not kindergarten and people should act accordingly. 'Course easier said than done. Our front office has so much drama going on right now I feel like I'm back in junior high. Fortunately, I have my own office and I can hide <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Ratatosk]

You're not overreacting. Around here the health department always has a Fight the Flu news blitz -- posters, press releases to stress the importance of handwashing, covering your cough and staying HOME when you're sick to prevent others from getting sick. A couple of times I've printed off their posters and stuck them to my office wall.

Several of my coworkers show up sick all the time. I usually wash my hands frequently, use antibacterial wipes and AVOID the community food/snacks in the break room. And sometimes I'll complain to their supervisor -- but not say it's because of DS, but will remind her that one of her coworkers is in Kidney failure awaiting a transplant.

So just flip your coworker the bird and say "bite me!" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Actually, it's a professional work place, not kindergarten and people should act accordingly. 'Course easier said than done. Our front office has so much drama going on right now I feel like I'm back in junior high. Fortunately, I have my own office and I can hide <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[izemmom]

You're not overreacting. You are a proactive parent looking out for her child. Most of the co-workers who are being childish about this would probably do the same in your position. I think that people just aren't used to ONE person speaking up for what is right. Group mentality tells us not to rock the boat, so we shy away from those who do.

There was a time when I'd have suffered in silence about something like this. I'd have gone to work every day, kept my h ead down and done my job, all the while miffed that my co-workers were being so stupid.

Here's what I think now. I'd go to the supervisor first and ask her point blank if I'd done anything to offend or irritate her. I'd explain that I felt she was acting cool toward me and wanted to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. Let her expalin herself or sputter around trying to.

Then, I'd do the same with the co-wokers. Clear the air. If they can't explain them selves, so be it. At least you know you did something about it. You don't have to be rude about it, just an employee trying to do the best she can to keep peace in the workplace. I wouldn't apologize, though. That's not what it's about. Keep an even temper and keep doors to communication open.

Not the most comfortable solution, to be sure, but life stopped being comfortable when cf showed up.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, your situation just pissed me off and I had to say something. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth!

 

[izemmom]

You're not overreacting. You are a proactive parent looking out for her child. Most of the co-workers who are being childish about this would probably do the same in your position. I think that people just aren't used to ONE person speaking up for what is right. Group mentality tells us not to rock the boat, so we shy away from those who do.

There was a time when I'd have suffered in silence about something like this. I'd have gone to work every day, kept my h ead down and done my job, all the while miffed that my co-workers were being so stupid.

Here's what I think now. I'd go to the supervisor first and ask her point blank if I'd done anything to offend or irritate her. I'd explain that I felt she was acting cool toward me and wanted to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. Let her expalin herself or sputter around trying to.

Then, I'd do the same with the co-wokers. Clear the air. If they can't explain them selves, so be it. At least you know you did something about it. You don't have to be rude about it, just an employee trying to do the best she can to keep peace in the workplace. I wouldn't apologize, though. That's not what it's about. Keep an even temper and keep doors to communication open.

Not the most comfortable solution, to be sure, but life stopped being comfortable when cf showed up.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, your situation just pissed me off and I had to say something. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth!

 

[izemmom]

You're not overreacting. You are a proactive parent looking out for her child. Most of the co-workers who are being childish about this would probably do the same in your position. I think that people just aren't used to ONE person speaking up for what is right. Group mentality tells us not to rock the boat, so we shy away from those who do.

There was a time when I'd have suffered in silence about something like this. I'd have gone to work every day, kept my h ead down and done my job, all the while miffed that my co-workers were being so stupid.

Here's what I think now. I'd go to the supervisor first and ask her point blank if I'd done anything to offend or irritate her. I'd explain that I felt she was acting cool toward me and wanted to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. Let her expalin herself or sputter around trying to.

Then, I'd do the same with the co-wokers. Clear the air. If they can't explain them selves, so be it. At least you know you did something about it. You don't have to be rude about it, just an employee trying to do the best she can to keep peace in the workplace. I wouldn't apologize, though. That's not what it's about. Keep an even temper and keep doors to communication open.

Not the most comfortable solution, to be sure, but life stopped being comfortable when cf showed up.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, your situation just pissed me off and I had to say something. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth!

 

[izemmom]

You're not overreacting. You are a proactive parent looking out for her child. Most of the co-workers who are being childish about this would probably do the same in your position. I think that people just aren't used to ONE person speaking up for what is right. Group mentality tells us not to rock the boat, so we shy away from those who do.

There was a time when I'd have suffered in silence about something like this. I'd have gone to work every day, kept my h ead down and done my job, all the while miffed that my co-workers were being so stupid.

Here's what I think now. I'd go to the supervisor first and ask her point blank if I'd done anything to offend or irritate her. I'd explain that I felt she was acting cool toward me and wanted to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. Let her expalin herself or sputter around trying to.

Then, I'd do the same with the co-wokers. Clear the air. If they can't explain them selves, so be it. At least you know you did something about it. You don't have to be rude about it, just an employee trying to do the best she can to keep peace in the workplace. I wouldn't apologize, though. That's not what it's about. Keep an even temper and keep doors to communication open.

Not the most comfortable solution, to be sure, but life stopped being comfortable when cf showed up.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, your situation just pissed me off and I had to say something. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth!

 

[izemmom]

You're not overreacting. You are a proactive parent looking out for her child. Most of the co-workers who are being childish about this would probably do the same in your position. I think that people just aren't used to ONE person speaking up for what is right. Group mentality tells us not to rock the boat, so we shy away from those who do.

There was a time when I'd have suffered in silence about something like this. I'd have gone to work every day, kept my h ead down and done my job, all the while miffed that my co-workers were being so stupid.

Here's what I think now. I'd go to the supervisor first and ask her point blank if I'd done anything to offend or irritate her. I'd explain that I felt she was acting cool toward me and wanted to make sure I hadn't done anything wrong. Let her expalin herself or sputter around trying to.

Then, I'd do the same with the co-wokers. Clear the air. If they can't explain them selves, so be it. At least you know you did something about it. You don't have to be rude about it, just an employee trying to do the best she can to keep peace in the workplace. I wouldn't apologize, though. That's not what it's about. Keep an even temper and keep doors to communication open.

Not the most comfortable solution, to be sure, but life stopped being comfortable when cf showed up.

Sorry for the unsolicited advice, your situation just pissed me off and I had to say something. That's my 1 1/2 cents worth!

 

[Sakem]

I agree that children should not be in the workplace, and if I had a company I would not allow it, but then if I did and wanted to make an exception for something, that is my right as a boss to do.....but I think your rational and assumptions are a bit inapproriate. She did have the permission of the boss.

So u voice your concern to the boss. I think you should have approached him from the point that it was simply inappropriate to have children in the workplace. Was she really unkown illness really affecting your working conditions??? I really don't think u were at risk of contracting her illness unless u drinking from her, or she was at your desk slobbering on your phone and then u used it. I know daycares are strict about any fevers and I know my kids have had fevers before and felt good, especially w/ a litte tylenol, (example ear infection), not contagious.

HE was WRONG to tell her you had a problem with it. But I do think there are some underlying issues here with u and this lady that are really not your concern. It really doesn't matter why she took off the previous week and who are you to say she takes off all the time for no reason and that she must be having financial issues. I like to take days off from work that I've earned with vacation time and personal days. How do u know that the prior week she did not have an important appoint to go to or attended one of her other childrens school function.

I would find out if the company has a policy of no children in the workplace and then I would think he had a boss you could talk to about him allowing children at work and then him telling your coworker that u were the one who complained.

 

[Sakem]

I agree that children should not be in the workplace, and if I had a company I would not allow it, but then if I did and wanted to make an exception for something, that is my right as a boss to do.....but I think your rational and assumptions are a bit inapproriate. She did have the permission of the boss.

So u voice your concern to the boss. I think you should have approached him from the point that it was simply inappropriate to have children in the workplace. Was she really unkown illness really affecting your working conditions??? I really don't think u were at risk of contracting her illness unless u drinking from her, or she was at your desk slobbering on your phone and then u used it. I know daycares are strict about any fevers and I know my kids have had fevers before and felt good, especially w/ a litte tylenol, (example ear infection), not contagious.

HE was WRONG to tell her you had a problem with it. But I do think there are some underlying issues here with u and this lady that are really not your concern. It really doesn't matter why she took off the previous week and who are you to say she takes off all the time for no reason and that she must be having financial issues. I like to take days off from work that I've earned with vacation time and personal days. How do u know that the prior week she did not have an important appoint to go to or attended one of her other childrens school function.

I would find out if the company has a policy of no children in the workplace and then I would think he had a boss you could talk to about him allowing children at work and then him telling your coworker that u were the one who complained.

 

[Sakem]

I agree that children should not be in the workplace, and if I had a company I would not allow it, but then if I did and wanted to make an exception for something, that is my right as a boss to do.....but I think your rational and assumptions are a bit inapproriate. She did have the permission of the boss.

So u voice your concern to the boss. I think you should have approached him from the point that it was simply inappropriate to have children in the workplace. Was she really unkown illness really affecting your working conditions??? I really don't think u were at risk of contracting her illness unless u drinking from her, or she was at your desk slobbering on your phone and then u used it. I know daycares are strict about any fevers and I know my kids have had fevers before and felt good, especially w/ a litte tylenol, (example ear infection), not contagious.

HE was WRONG to tell her you had a problem with it. But I do think there are some underlying issues here with u and this lady that are really not your concern. It really doesn't matter why she took off the previous week and who are you to say she takes off all the time for no reason and that she must be having financial issues. I like to take days off from work that I've earned with vacation time and personal days. How do u know that the prior week she did not have an important appoint to go to or attended one of her other childrens school function.

I would find out if the company has a policy of no children in the workplace and then I would think he had a boss you could talk to about him allowing children at work and then him telling your coworker that u were the one who complained.

 

[Sakem]

I agree that children should not be in the workplace, and if I had a company I would not allow it, but then if I did and wanted to make an exception for something, that is my right as a boss to do.....but I think your rational and assumptions are a bit inapproriate. She did have the permission of the boss.

So u voice your concern to the boss. I think you should have approached him from the point that it was simply inappropriate to have children in the workplace. Was she really unkown illness really affecting your working conditions??? I really don't think u were at risk of contracting her illness unless u drinking from her, or she was at your desk slobbering on your phone and then u used it. I know daycares are strict about any fevers and I know my kids have had fevers before and felt good, especially w/ a litte tylenol, (example ear infection), not contagious.

HE was WRONG to tell her you had a problem with it. But I do think there are some underlying issues here with u and this lady that are really not your concern. It really doesn't matter why she took off the previous week and who are you to say she takes off all the time for no reason and that she must be having financial issues. I like to take days off from work that I've earned with vacation time and personal days. How do u know that the prior week she did not have an important appoint to go to or attended one of her other childrens school function.

I would find out if the company has a policy of no children in the workplace and then I would think he had a boss you could talk to about him allowing children at work and then him telling your coworker that u were the one who complained.

 

[Sakem]

I agree that children should not be in the workplace, and if I had a company I would not allow it, but then if I did and wanted to make an exception for something, that is my right as a boss to do.....but I think your rational and assumptions are a bit inapproriate. She did have the permission of the boss.

So u voice your concern to the boss. I think you should have approached him from the point that it was simply inappropriate to have children in the workplace. Was she really unkown illness really affecting your working conditions??? I really don't think u were at risk of contracting her illness unless u drinking from her, or she was at your desk slobbering on your phone and then u used it. I know daycares are strict about any fevers and I know my kids have had fevers before and felt good, especially w/ a litte tylenol, (example ear infection), not contagious.

HE was WRONG to tell her you had a problem with it. But I do think there are some underlying issues here with u and this lady that are really not your concern. It really doesn't matter why she took off the previous week and who are you to say she takes off all the time for no reason and that she must be having financial issues. I like to take days off from work that I've earned with vacation time and personal days. How do u know that the prior week she did not have an important appoint to go to or attended one of her other childrens school function.

I would find out if the company has a policy of no children in the workplace and then I would think he had a boss you could talk to about him allowing children at work and then him telling your coworker that u were the one who complained.