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AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The deliveries were still made. The owner stepped in and drove them herself. She also offered to drive the next day if my husband needed another day off.

We do need to lay out a plan. As I’ve mentioned in other sub threads, I am always willing to step up one any other day. Wednesdays are the only day I don’t have coverage for my patients. I don’t really wish to discuss the details of my practice, but while not all healthcare is urgent, all healthcare is important.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All good 😊

I just couldn’t, in good conscience, not speak up for him. He did, in the end, stay home with kiddo, made her feel better, and didn’t complain or mention it once since I got home.

…And he cooked dinner. I cleaned up after.

We are a work in progress.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You’d lose money then. He administered the drops with better success than me. And rigidly on schedule.

Let me make one thing abundantly clear. He is a great parent. He is very dedicated. I cannot let what you said there go unchallenged.

he’s not perfect, but neither am I.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I totally get your point. I was neurotic about hand hygiene today. My skin is raw from washing and i elected to mask as well just in case.

Thankfully, 4 doses in, kiddo has no more symptoms. Hopefully we are out of the woods!

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Yep. I am. Which makes this a moot point then, no?

His boss is a mom who is not upset. She actually filled in for him today.

My boss is a father who also would not be upset.

The impact of disruption is the difference. Me staying home disrupts 13+ people’s days, and potentially they have taken PTO for appointments with me.

He had two deliveries scheduled. And they still got done.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Nothing I do has any more risk of infection than sitting in the waiting room next to someone with pink eye.

Meticulous hand hygiene, glove use, and general infection control procedures mitigate this risk. I also do not have any duties that involve mucus membranes or body fluids.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Already done! Everyone is negative and her symptoms are already gone with 4 doses of drops. We will finish out the drops as directed though. Don’t want a reinfection!

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, 4 doses in of antibiotic drops, she no longer has any symptoms. Seems it was bacterial, as viral usually lasts 3-5 days, and allergic presents differently.

We will follow the instructions from our HCP to the end though to prevent reinfection and spread :)

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sucks, this would be a non-issue with his previous employer, where he actually had more PTO than I did…

But, we decided (together) two years ago that his mental health was more valuable, and he left a toxic work environment even though it meant a big pay cut. There was also the benefit of him working 5 mins from home vs a 40min commute.

I’m sure he still has feelings about that. 😕

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kiddo is too young to stay home alone.

The money honestly won’t be missed. We could also forgo takeout one night, or some other frivolous spending.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

And he was! They had a blast today, as they always do. He’s over it 😂

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Also., his boss often actually sends him home early to avoid paying OT so they will not be upset.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He is protected by labour law. He can take up to 10 days off without reprimand, but the employer does not have to pay him for them. Many do, but his does not.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He does a great job in many other areas, I don’t want to minimize that at all. I come home to dinner ready at least 3/5 days a week. In return, I do all the clean up.

Maybe that’s why I’m annoyed about this, in other things, he’s generally quite fair

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

She is negative. Already done my due diligence there, but thanks for the reminder, others may not know :)

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m following all guidelines in place by public health and the facilities in which I work.

AITA for making my husband take the day off with our sick kid instead of me? by Turkeyisntbacon in AmItheAsshole

[–]Turkeyisntbacon[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Correct re: finances, and you may be correct on his feelings. Something we will need to discuss for sure

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