Would you call in to work late or miss your sons first music program at school....?

I've been at my new job for a little over 3 months (almost 4?) %26amp; have called in sick twice. Anyway, he has his first music program called "Getting Down With Mamma Goose" next Friday %26amp; I mentioned it to one of the girls on break about 2 weeks ago that I might come into work late that day. She said she has already scheduled her vacation for that time %26amp; that another girl has asked for that Friday off already. I would have asked for time off sooner, but the school just sent home the newsletter about the musical about 2 weeks ago. I only work about 5 hours that day %26amp; would have to be 2 hours late. What would you do? Miss the program or go in late?

Would you call in to work late or miss your sons first music program at school....?extension

U last statement says it all.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... sorry..

but so true...

just the same.. put in this situation.... ????

I would ....and this is tuff to ans.. what time is the program?

go to program..

as soon as his part is over......leave.. ....... hurry to my(ur) job.. and tell them..

Ur sorry.. but something came up. like family?( if u didn't tell the girls at work....) but leave it at that.. don't lie..just don't say.. tell them it was personal..

and tell them u will stay late if necessary.. or come in on the w'end.. that is was important to u..

call the night before ( leave word on supervisor phone at work) and let them no u will be late .. but U will be there... and don't back down.. jobs can make u feel guilty..

This is important to Ur son as well...

I no u need the job.. but this is a one time thing.. and u only see him grow up once. and U can't go back..

but can look for another job..

good luck..

Would you call in to work late or miss your sons first music program at school....?movie theater opera theater

call in to work
I've been in similar situations! I think if it were his graduation or something I would blow off work, but not for a music program. It's too important for you to not be 'that person'....the one who calls in too much, especially since you're still new. Gotta have that job to support that kiddo!
works out...........definitely, as long as it comes to my kid!!!
I would not go in late...If you have taken two sick days already it might not be a good idea. Why not ask your supervisor if you can come in late and make up the time...perhaps work late that day..or make it up a different day.
1. his first music program will never come again - there will be other days to work

2. can you lose your job if you go in late? can you somehow someway get someone to cover for you? can you work later that day?
I would go in late, blame it on car trouble. You wouldn't be missing anything at work, but his first performance. Ehh, screw work.
Call in work late for sure
This would be more cut and dry if you hadn't mentioned this to your co-workers. If you think they won't say something to your boss, I'd call in. You could try and find someone to work the three hours for you or come in for the time of the program.
Go in late. My parents never came to my school performances, and it made me feel like they didn't care enough to want to come. Which, in most cases, it was just because they didn't want to. So go to the music program.
In that specific situation: I would have a friend go to the program and record it. You don't want to be 'that girl' at work....the one who put everyone in a hard spot. You could always mention it and see how the boss feels about you coming in late if you must, but be prepared to forgo the show and come into work.
call into work late. maybe see if you could make up the hours during the following week
You can always have another kid, but jobs are increasingly more difficult to come by these days. You better protect that job. Besides, if you make enough money at the job then you can afford a counselor to deal with the kid's abandonment issues later.
honestly? i'd talk to your boss about it now, offer to stay late the day before and on the day of, if you can. calling in late that morning would only make them more angry with you. if you miss it, i can tell you from experience YOU WILL REGRET IT! I hate that schools do this, they just assume that parents can just take off work to come, which is really unfair, it should be in the evening!

i've learned that my kids come first, before anything else, no matter what. if this were his second show, or tenth for that matter, i'd say go to work, but not the first one
I would normally, but if they arealy know you need that time off they will know you are not really sick, so I wouldent risk it - you are still new.... Wont they be doing the play again later?
Go to work..He won't even remember it in a few years. My son doesn't remember much at all about those years. Just make sure he knows you WANT to go and that you'd rather be with him and how it will hurt YOU to miss it. Unless he's a brat..he'll understand. If he doesn't ..let him miss a meal and see how it would feel if you didn't have a job and he had to miss a lot of meals. Like someone said..if it was his graduation..that would be different. Ask his teacher to try to let you know ahead of time next time so you can schedule time off.
Call in to work in advance, go to the musical. Your son is important.
I know it's a tough situation to be in. Yes, the job is important, but you've already got a rocky start if you've been late %26amp; they are probably a little PO'd so consider that. BUT...

There are only so many "Firsts" for a parent and let's face it, your child is the most important job you will ever have on Earth.

Some good suggestions here, especially the one to let a friend tape it for you %26amp; they would be a support system so your child knows someone is rooting for him.

Personally I would blow off the job, there's always another one. Or try to take a "sick day" or "personal day" if they will let you. Otherwise, do what your heart tells you %26amp; let the chips fall where they may. Best of Luck to you dear.
you can miss it and just ***** the whole time you're at work to let some steam out. Have someone videotape it for you or at least take pictures.

I missed my youngests christmas program , we got there right when they were walking off stage. He passed right by us on the way out of the gym, so he thought we were there.

no biggie.
I would move heaven and earth to be there, but as we all know sometimes these things don't work that way. If you just cannot make it to his program then is it possible to get a friend or another mother you know to video tape it so you can watch it later with him. Good luck what ever happens. :)

Kym .