Bring Your Child To Work

[TheBlueOrleans]

Having mentioned it offhand a few times to my manager, and each time received a "go ahead, he might enjoy it" response, I now have to ask the following:

Have any of you fine folk ever brought your child/children/offspring/charge/charges/ward/wards/spawn/sprog to the workplace and actually had them assist you in your duties?

I'm thinking when The Boy is 9 or 10 he might be more apt to help me (handing tools or parts, learning what section does what to the paper, etc.) but he seems more interested in my work now at age 7, so I can only hope that I remain in this field and his interest grows.

[emujo]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

I took mine with me once when he was around 14, he enjoyed it and we got to spend some quality time together. I talked with my boss before hand and was given the OK to do this, but one of the customers during the day complained that they were on the hook if an accident were to injure him, so they said "never again". Emujo

[subaro]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

In canada, there is a Bring you kid to work day. here is a little more on this.


Take Our Kids to Work Day benefits students and employers - New Brunswick - CBC News

[LNorris]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

i feel at times that someone has dropped their kids off at work.

[KenB]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

i feel at times that someone has dropped their kids off at work.

Before my office moved a few years ago, there was a daycare center just across the street.

The 2 buildings often got confused.

[fixthecopier]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

I took my oldest son with me one day when he was 16 or 17. It was great. No issues. It was one of those easy days so afterward he told the family that I had it made. Little does he know...

[NeoMatrix]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

i feel at times that someone has dropped their kids off at work.

...
Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional...

[blackcat4866]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

I did a call a while back at a trucking company. The little tyke was maybe 5 or 6. He asked me if he could help, and assured me that he helps his father all the time, and knows the tools.

He was quite helpful. Not overly chatty, and attentively watched for opportunities to get stuff for me. My favorite part was at the end when he fetched my 3" pair of Channel Locks. His comment was: "They're so small! I can't even lift Dad's!" He was the perfect assistant.
=^..^=

[subaro]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

Actually, it is kinda of intriquing to see the reactions of some of the kids. Some are shy, some are like, just don't want to be here, not interested and some are very enthusiastic to be with their parent and get a bit involved in the chores given. Most of all is the dress type, hair colour and shoes. Interesting i must say. I think it is a good experience to see how money is earned and how people behave in the work environment.

[techwurk]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

Yes, have brought 2 of my kids to work years ago on those days when they were little

[ZOOTECH]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

I now realize at my age, almost all my co-workers were of the age that could have been my offspring.
I tried as much as possible to impress upon them to pay attention, but I no longer have to worry - they are not my kids any longer. (Still love/miss them though)

[Kidaver]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

My son is 4 now. His babysitter used to be right across the alley and now his daycare is two blocks away. I don't actually take him on service calls with me but if I don't bring him into the store to visit the ladies who work here I do tend to hear about it. He's rather adored around here which is why I like the company I work for.

[nottoosharp]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

My boss regularly brings his daughter, and the owner also brings his son. Both children are well behaved, and pleasant. My daughter is only three, but on occasion she comes to see me at work. I work for a really nice company, and the relaxed atmosphere actually increases productivity. I can't wait until Abby is older so she can help me. She tries now, but...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[nottoosharp]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

My son is 4 now. His babysitter used to be right across the alley and now his daycare is two blocks away. I don't actually take him on service calls with me but if I don't bring him into the store to visit the ladies who work here I do tend to hear about it. He's rather adored around here which is why I like the company I work for.

I love the small firm I work at as well.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[subaro]

Re: Bring Your Child To Work

[QUOTE=nottoosharp;527839]I love the small firm I work at as well.




The above could be a thread by itself. How many really do like the work they do and the company as a whole. My guess would be some replies, but most would not express their true feeling, but it would be interesting to hear. Happy for the fella above as happy means less stress and stress they say is not good for the heart.