Unexpected work crisis right before kids' school program

Mar 6·1 min read

Of course my biggest client calls a crisis meeting for 2pm on the day of my son's school assembly at 3pm. I'm thinking about just not going but that's a major letdown for him. My boss said it's unavoidable. This happens every few months and I'm getting tired of choosing between being a good employee and being a good dad. Is anyone else dealing with this constant choice or am I just in the wrong job?

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Comments(4)

KKevin M.RegularMar 6

These conflicts are the worst because you lose either way. Is there any chance you can tell the client this needs to be scheduled differently? Sometimes they're more flexible than you'd think.

JJason T.RegularMar 7

I've been there. My advice is do everything you can to make the assembly. Your kid will forgive a missed work meeting way easier than he'll forgive you not showing up for him.

MMike R.RegularMar 7

This is exactly why I hate working in corporate. They don't care about your kid's school stuff, it's always last priority. See if you can record the meeting or at least get the notes afterward. The assembly is once a year.

SSteve K.RegularMar 8

Oh man that's the worst timing. School assembly at 2pm and a client crisis same day is a nightmare combo. Can you push the meeting or record it? Your son's gonna remember you being there way more than that client remembers a 2pm meeting.