When family and career clash

Re: When family and career clash

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:18:19 GMT

I agree as an employee (ok, ok, assistant) it's not always easy to work this out, but I totally agree with talking to management about this. Maybe temporary part time work, or a more creative schedule; you know your workplace more than I do. I think your boss would prefer you not be dangerous to the clientele, either. Doesn't do his practice or your reputation any good, I agree with you 100% on that one.

Re: When family and career clash

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:59:10 GMT

[quote user="Mark Holmes"]How many employers would be happy with me sleeping every afternoon?[/quote]

Well, if you are an assistant, any employer with any sense would notice how you were, ask what the trouble was, and make suitable re-arrangements.

Re: When family and career clash

Mark Holmes — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:47:21 GMT

Yes I try that but its not the same, I also reduce my surgical ambitions to much more routine work and postpone work until a better time but between, illness, bedwetting, nightmares and mis behaviour, disturbed nights sleep are very common. (I am still talking about the children here) How many employers would be happy with me sleeping every afternoon?

Oh and working time.... once you go home the REAL work begins!

Re: When family and career clash

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:43:04 GMT

If it comes to realizing you're dangerous, it's time to block off the afternoon consults and sleep. Losing a few consults is cheaper than defending yourself in court against a malpractice case, i think.

I know a lot of vets sign waivers about working time...maybe it's not the best idea to do that.

Re: When family and career clash

Mark Hedberg — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:40:53 GMT

I know a lot of vets sign waivers about working time...maybe it's not the best idea to do that.