Comments on: Do working mothers get a pass on working late?

By: Tracee Sioux

Tracee Sioux — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:07:55 +0000

My female nonparent friends are the biggest complainers about this. I don’t think it’s justified. As one poster above said – the daycare closes at some point. Unless you want parents to bring their kids – there will have to be late work from HOME.

By: lcreekmo

lcreekmo — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:18:11 +0000

I am supremely lucky to work in a place where no one is standing at the door, watch in hand, in the morning or the afternoon. Truly, it’s a version of golden handcuffs….no mom could leave a job like this.

Before I was a single mom, I was frequently one of the last ones out the door. [I've never been one of the first ones in the morning, but that's a personal issue. ]

Now, my son’s daycare closes at 5:30, and there’s just me to pick him up. So I’m out the door every day at 5 like clockwork.

I find that I’m much more efficient in my work now….lots less time commenting on blogs for instance . It’s difficult to measure efficiency and productivity since no one can count the widgets I’m making each day, but I know I’m working smarter than I ever did before.

By: Working Mother

Working Mother — Sat, 10 May 2008 21:07:53 +0000

I read this blog and I have to respond. As a working mother, only for the last 2 almost 3 years, I have to say it is much tougher for working mothers when it comes to the arrive time. I am fortunate enough to have a position that allows the flexibility, however, I do see the looks and hear a few comments from co-workers inregards to my arrive time, which can range from 8am-9:45am. I am not trying to take advantage, as I do work until 6pm or later to make my 8 hours for the day…even working through my lunch.

I don’t believe most working mothers are looking for special treatment…just a little understanding, that some mornings are easier than others.