Working remote and my kid woke up with a fever this morning. Wife had to go into the office for a client meeting she couldn't reschedule. I've got code review happening at 2pm and I can't exactly ignore him. He's watching movies but keeps asking me for stuff. How do people actually get work done when kids are home sick? This is impossible.
Been in that exact situation more times than I can count. You're going to have to pick which one actually needs you more right now. Work will be there tomorrow, your sick kid needs you today.
That's rough man. I've been there trying to focus on a deadline while your sick kid needs you. Remote work is supposed to make it easier but it's honestly harder sometimes. Hope your daughter feels better soon.
Oh man, this is my life every other week it feels like. My toddler doesn't sleep and when she's sick? Forget about it. I've just accepted that I'll be pulling late nights those days to finish anything important. No way you can focus when they need you.
This is the hardest part of working from home with young kids. You're trying to do two full time jobs at once. Can you push the project deadline a day? Most managers understand.
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This is brutal. A few things that have saved me: set up a quiet activity station AWAY from your workspace if possible, have something special reserved only for sick days (new coloring book, special snack), and be honest with your team about availability. Most people understand kid sickness.
Get that kid some water, a cozy spot on the couch near you, and lower your expectations for the day. I've learned the hard way that trying to power through a sick kid at home while working is basically impossible. One thing's gotta give.