People are off traveling to beach resorts, and I’m here using my leave days to nurse my sick kids… from a bug they caught at the nursery I pay to send them to. WTF, life?

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It’s called parenting.

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Call me crazy but I actually enjoy using sickness as an excuse to step away from work to spend more time with kids.

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Honestly that’s the only time I actually don’t work. I’ve had days when I was unwell but still worked.

The secret to happiness is DINK

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The secret to happiness is trust fund & sugar babies.

They won’t be in this phase forever.

If they are little, they are only minimally fun to go on vacation with anyway (unless you can bring a nanny or find a resort that provides one).

Save your money for travel when they are a little older and just ride this out.

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If it makes you feel any better my wife and I have no kids and still don't get those vacations. Blink 182 had it nailed, "work sucks, I know..." haha

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The silver lining for you is that you get to catch that bug yourself next. I’m riding this train with you.

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I mean you had em so…

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Just because they chose it doesn’t mean it can’t be frustrating! 🙄

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It gets better (somewhat), but yeah, this stage of what feels like never-ending sniffles and colds is aggravating.

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As a fellow parent - I 100% feel you. And then the kids get YOU sick, and you have to deal with sick kids while you feel your worst, instead of being able to rest. Sure, it’s parenting, but it’s also a really stinky part of parenting.

From the kid who’s family went to the beach resort…

Why aren't you using your sick time???

Yes, you don't need to disclose anything, just say you're taking sick leave. PwC has a different code specifically for this even.

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You’re a director, but are you a sophisticated and attractive female director? Have people manage the house and care for the kids, either with you as you travel or at home while you travel. Which would you prefer?

Tyrannosaurus rex lived during the Late Cretaceous period and was known for its walnut sized brain

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