My husband did today. My son has missed him so much while he was away for 2 and a half weeks and wanted to go to work with his Daddy today. It's Spring Break for us here and my 5 year old son has a week off school.
I didn't think he would be allowed to go considering he works for a Government Dept but his Daddy had no problem with it since he said that he didn't have much going on at work today. So off they both went w00t
I just got an email message saying that Maddy is behaving himself and drawing pictures and colouring in at the moment. I am going to meet them for lunch at around 1pmish and then bring him home after that.
I hope the weather picks up a bit because it looks like it's going to rain. cool
[question posted by maddysmommy]
responses and comments:
Once in a while, I bring my kids to my office. I want them to see where I work so they aren't bothered when I go to office everyday. Yes, I bring them when there is not much work so that I can freely take care of them while they are with me. [everlasting]
That's what my husband thought too when my son asked him this morning if he can go with him. Hubby thought it would be a good idea for his son to see where and what he does when he goes off to work. He really enjoyed his day today :) [maddysmommy]
Since I work for the private company, no children are allowed taking to work except popping in for a few minutes. And there is no place for the kids to stay. But for my husband is a different case as he works for the government, he can take our daughter to his work station if necessary. I think working for government, there is always more flexible scheme than any private companies. [Madona1]
Yes they do seem to be more flexible with government jobs. When my hubby took him today his work colleagues thought there was something wrong with me and asked if I was ok LOL because I usually take care of him. He told them his son was on a field trip to daddy's work to see what he does everyday :) [maddysmommy]
I work at two different elementary schools, one is where one of my daughter's currently go to school, and big sister use to go there. So they don't want to go to work with me. LOL My husband's company has once a year "Take your Child to Work Day" it is around the National Take your Child to Work Day. He works for the local cable company so they really have a neat day planned out. A couple of years ago all the kids got to make a commentary commercial. The sad thing is that the board of education considers this an unlawful absence from school. Ugh!!! So we as parents have to lie and say our children are sick or they are not allowed to make up any missed work. Talk about a goofy rule. [kimbers867]
Right! and you are most welcome :) [maddysmommy]
I used to love going to work with my Grandad! He was a Clerk of Works (inspected building work to make sure it was done properly) I ended up in some very interesting places and all the builders used to spoil me! My other half took my kids to work last Christmas and they ended up stuck in a revolving door waiting on a security guard coming to let them out! He phoned me and all I could hear was my baby laughing hysterically! xxx [mummymo]
hahaha that gave me the giggles about your baby laughing while they were stuck. I would of freaked out a little bit there. My son and hubby enjoyed their day today. He was very well behaved and didn't want to come home when I went to pick him up. His workmates thought there was something wrong with me and asked if I was ok LOL He just said it's a field trip for his son to see where Daddy works. I thought that was cute! HUGS [maddysmommy]
Hi dear my son is just 3 and i never took him to work but i remember that we used to go with my father on his work he was enginerr and contractor and we used to go with on the construction sites thats was fun so if i have my own work i wont mind taking my kids with me for a change Regards [cupid74]
yeah it was fun and i like the area around the site it was green with fruit tress And sure at childhood stage father is ideal personality for kids Take care [cupid74]
my husband has never been in an atmosphere that it would have been conducive to have any of the children spend the day at work with him.... well other than when he gave a school tour of where he worked - but that is not the same, and once he gave a cpr class for the home schoolers in our community - and of course our children went to it. I think that is such a sweet thing for your husband to do and a memory that your son will cherish. [Modestah]
He really enjoyed the morning there and didn't want to come home when I went to pick him up in the afternoon. He was very well behaved and I'm glad he got to see where his Dad works. [maddysmommy]
Hi there... No I dont think I could concentrate on my work if I had taken them with me, my mind would be on them and if they were alright... Especially if they were toddlers or at a young age, where they couldnt sit still... [Nardz13]
I can understand if they were toddlers or at a young age as it would be hard to concentrate on your work as you would be too busy taking care of them. My son is five and I was told he was well behaved yesterday and entertained himself by drawing and cutting and pasting while his Daddy worked. I picked him up in the afternoon and he didn't want to come home. I'm glad he got to see where his dad works. [maddysmommy]
All the time,all the time. Since leaving the Army,I have nearly always worked for myself, So taking my kids to work was no big deal at all. I dont think the army would have let me.It would have nbeen to dangerous. [rintintin]
Wow 30 years - that's a long time to be in the Army. Good for you! [maddysmommy]
That's a good idea. I think he might get bored there. Then again he may not he is really good at entertaining himself and he loves to talk. [magnet]
Yes he is good at entertaining himself. Just give him paper, pens, felt tips, stapler or glue and away he goes. He loves doing art work. He did a few pictures for my husbands wall and then brought a few home to me. He had a fun morning with his Dad! [maddysmommy]
When I was young, my mother always took me with her to her work-place. So she can looked after me easily. As there were many children, so I can enjoy myself playing with other. But her boss was not happy with that, but can not keep us out of the workplace. I think if I have a child, I will not take him/her to my my work-place, for I am a chemical engineer, so the work-place may be not good for children's health and sometimes may be dangerous. And if the children make a lot of noise, it will affect other work. That is not good to create a wonderful working environment. Have a nice day. [nini168]
I can understand how dangerous that would be to take children to your work, especially if you're a chemical engineer. My husband is an IT Specialist and works for the Government, so nothing serious or major there. He did have a good day too and got to see what he Daddy does when he goes to work. thanks for responding and have a nice evening too! [maddysmommy]
I took my children to most of my jobs. I wouldn't take a job if they couldn't come from time to time when I was in a bind. One job I had as a baker they let my daughter come every morning and wait until it was time for me to walk her to school. Children love going to work and seeing where Mom and Dad work and what they do. It helps them visualize you during their day. Now I take the grandchildren sometimes. Your son has a good dad! [WhatsHerName]
My son really enjoyed himself and was happy to see what his Daddy did at work. He was well behaved and didn't want to come home when I picked him up that afternoon. :) [maddysmommy]
I dont have children yet... but since child until now, if i see my daddy is really busy, i will take a look and ask him if i could do something to him. Usually the work he brought home, all unfinished projects from the office and laboratory. My dad is a machine designer for food producing technology. I dont know how to explain his job, he is also a laboratory scientist, a researcher, engineer, and also officer in agriculture departement. If i'm not doing something, i will help my dad to cut paper, draw some part of his design, help him to cook or even packing the products. Hmmm... I'm enjoy to help my dad, i can share my ideas about his projects and if he found my ideas is good, then he will apply it also to his projects... heheh... do you think i'm a good daughter? lol.... [manya_pearl]
that is great! all the best in that manya_pearl! [maddysmommy]
Not many offices allow their staff to bring kids to office unless the staff is someone holding a high position. LOL. In my office, my boss does bring his kid to the office but no permission is allowed for staffs. [whyaskq]
I understand that, as that's what happened at my old job where I worked in Samoa. Only the Management team were able to bring their kids to work. I did on occasion as my boss was very flexible. [maddysmommy]
I work in a grocery store and my kids aren't allowed to go to work with me. However, if I could, I would. I miss my kids when I am at work and I hate not being able to see them for 8 hours at a time. I used to manage a retail store and I would occasionally take them to work with me then It is good that your husband can take your son with him and that he is willing to do it.Your son will always know that Dad took time to be with him and that is important! [carolscash]
I am glad that his Daddy allowed him to go. I didn't think he would let him but because our son wanted to know so much about what he did everyday, he thought it was a great idea and told his work colleages that his son was on a field trip to her work LOL he had a great time. [maddysmommy]
I used to take my daughter at work when she was about 2 years old until she was 6 because no one would be watching her at home and i would not feel comfortable working if i would left her.She behaved well there and sometimes play with my co-workers that she got to be close with. [giePortlandOR_08]
I know what you mean. I took my son to work now and then when I use to work a few years back and I think it wasn't a problem for me because our boss was so flexible. [maddysmommy]
I can't take my kids to work (because I work at the same school...lol). But I did take my son once earlier when I was at a different school. My husband runs his own business....so, he does take the older one(younger one is too young) with him sometimes when he doesn't have too much work....and both of them enjoy the time together. [SViswan]
That's great. My son loved it when he went to his daddy's work and wanted to go back again. Hopefully when he isn't too busy he might get to go again. [maddysmommy]
I wish I could, but I can't. I'm a nurse in an ER and I can't have my kids up there hanging around. With some of the stuff I see on a daily basis, there is not enough therapy in the world to take away images that a child might see there. WE do our best when one comes in to isolate them from the rest of the ER, but sometimes crap happens and they get a visual of something they don't need to see. [MooPile]
I totally understand that. I probably wouldn't want to see what goes on in ER either :) thanks for posting MooPile. [maddysmommy]