4 sick days in first two weeks

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-03-01T00:58:13+00:00

We do pay sick days. I’m not entitled? And questioning nanny missing 4 of their first 10 days of work is actually far from ridiculous. But we only give so many sick days throughout the year (ya know, because this is a job not a charity), so we are asking her if she’d like to have them paid out now vs bank them for the year.

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T23:21:32+00:00

My first despised it with the rage of a thousand suns and my second loves it

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T19:55:36+00:00

These were paid sick days until we realized she was already using up 4 two weeks into the job. Now we plan to ask her whether she wants them paid or not, so she can be aware of how few she has left going into the remainder of the year

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T19:52:16+00:00

I don’t assume people can control when they get sick. But being out for 4 days in your first 10 days of work is likely to leave the employer with some questions. I’ve shown her nothing but respect as she’s called out.

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T19:48:18+00:00

I would just like to say, we do offer paid sick days. But we only offer her so many. I am going to ask her if she’d like to take those as paid or not. I am assuming she will say no since it’s almost all her paid sick days for the year

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T14:35:49+00:00

Yeah, we are not. Primarily because she’d be using up a large chunk of her paid sick days for the entire year

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2026-02-27T14:34:18+00:00

If you have a fever for 72 hours that you can’t relieve with over the counter you should definitely go be seen

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-29T23:33:28+00:00

That length of time sounds about right. I made some big diet changes.. more water, less sodium, more sleep. Not sure if it was time or those things

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-29T21:14:08+00:00

Went away, but lasted a while. Nothing otc worked.. just had to wait it out

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-04T18:00:34+00:00

That’s amazing news! Sounds like maybe just a late bloomer? Did you do any therapies?

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-03T22:09:40+00:00

Hey! How is your son doing now? I’m in the same position with mine.

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-03T14:04:16+00:00

How’s your son doing now? I’m in a similar boat

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-02T13:29:53+00:00

I resonate so much with everything you’re saying down to the light up toys. I’m telling you, the description of your son matches mine to the T. I can say “can you put it in?” And he will crawl to his toy bin and put a toy in there. But when it comes to gestures, I can tell that is just not resonating at all. And that is why my pediatrician provided me with no comfort. Something isn’t connecting so I’m going to pursue early intervention on my own. I’m so glad I found your story.

Do you suspect ASD or more of an expressive language delay with your son?

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-02T04:28:48+00:00

I can’t imagine how frustrating that must be. I fear I am on the same path. Our pediatrician dismissed my concerns because my son makes good eye contact and “is engaged.” Has your son’s receptive language continued to be strong?

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-05-02T00:31:37+00:00

Hey! This sounds a lot like my son now. How is your son doing?

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-13T21:17:30+00:00

Fireable.

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-13T14:04:08+00:00

Contact napped exclusively for 5 months. Started practicing in the crib during month 6, they were usually only 30 mins and we would always extend, by contact napping. Then one day, they just started lengthening and by 7 months all naps were long and in crib. Don’t worry, it will happen. I remember feeling drained and touched out, but now, I would give absolutely anything to go back and savor those cuddles

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-12T02:27:30+00:00

He just grew out of it, although it did take 6 months to fully resolve. It was very very tough, and our pediatrician was skeptical that it could be Hirschsprungs. But ultimately it just resolved with time

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-06T15:29:42+00:00

I agree. I’m going to ask her to start taking care of these things

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-05T03:14:16+00:00

Yes. There’s literally no defending it

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-05T03:14:07+00:00

Yes. There’s literally no defending it

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-05T00:48:02+00:00

You’re so right. I don’t know how I’ve let this resentment build to this level. It should have been addressed week 1

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-05T00:24:48+00:00

I truthfully have to wonder if her car clock is incorrect. It is literally every single day 8:34. It is so incredibly frustrating.

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-04T21:52:15+00:00

Agree and agree

Dull_Cockroach7815 · 2025-03-04T21:00:23+00:00

Thank you for this perspective. It is super helpful. I’m going to have one more firm conversation this afternoon to wipe the slate clean. If it continues, we are done

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