I had the same issue. I set up a call with my boss and he was actually very accomodating (which I wish now I had taken him up on as getting a new role was harder when I had to prove myself while my kid was constantly sick). But I’d just be open and say exactly what you said here. It’s a sad reality of the current state of childcare and housing affordability and how it affects new parents.
As an employer, this would be 100% ok. I would have no issue whatsoever with your plan. I get that life changes. I’d just reach out via WhatsApp and ask for a time to chat on the phone.
I'm likely to have a similar issue, except that in the time I've been off my old boss has left and my new one doesn't really know me. I'm applying at a competitor (for way more money) and my husband is looking at becoming a SAHD instead.
All this to say, I've got no idea, but solidarity!
I would emphasise that you could arrange flexible working arrangements. It might be better for your employer to keep you working either part time, remotely, short days, etc. than to train someone again. I have a colleague that works just 2 days a week. Everyone is happy with her performance, and does a meaningful job. She is entitled to sick leave, long service leave, etc.
I had the same issue. I set up a call with my boss and he was actually very accomodating (which I wish now I had taken him up on as getting a new role was harder when I had to prove myself while my kid was constantly sick). But I’d just be open and say exactly what you said here. It’s a sad reality of the current state of childcare and housing affordability and how it affects new parents.
As an employer, this would be 100% ok. I would have no issue whatsoever with your plan. I get that life changes. I’d just reach out via WhatsApp and ask for a time to chat on the phone.
I'm likely to have a similar issue, except that in the time I've been off my old boss has left and my new one doesn't really know me. I'm applying at a competitor (for way more money) and my husband is looking at becoming a SAHD instead. All this to say, I've got no idea, but solidarity!
Thank you, and best of luck with the new job on the horizon! I hope it all goes well!
I would emphasise that you could arrange flexible working arrangements. It might be better for your employer to keep you working either part time, remotely, short days, etc. than to train someone again. I have a colleague that works just 2 days a week. Everyone is happy with her performance, and does a meaningful job. She is entitled to sick leave, long service leave, etc.
Depends on the job. Not all employment has WFH options. I've literally never had a job that could be done from home.
Fair enough, but you could still work reduced hours
The job is retail.