I am a touch frustrated...

[Jenny]

They just started this new work/life balance task force at work and I emailed them to see if I could join them. I did this when I was still part-time and within a day found out I got the new position. Now my manager has stated that its not feasible for me to be out of the branch to attend these meetings :( We already have someone from our branch, who is a male, on this task force, so another person just won't work.

I explained how I would be the ideal person to be on this task force, as I am a mother with a young family, entering the work force full time and get faced with the challenges of balancing it all. This other person is a male, who doesn't have to worry about it, as his wife is a sahm and her parents pay for everything for them (ie. brand new van, their house, etc).


edited to add: I just got an email stating they still want me on this task force, and I can stay in the loop through telephone and emails :) So thats a good thing at least. I know they are serious about this task force.


Anyway, its a silly rant, but I am frustrated.

[Beka]

i can understand why it would be so frustrating- not really much point in a representative being entirely clueless to the situation he is meant to be representing where as yourself & your family life do encounter these challenges everyday.

[Erika]

That is fantastic to hear that you are still on the task force. Your family situation is a good representation of family life and thus your views will be very important. I hope it works out well for you :D

[Amy J]

I'm glad to hear that you are on the task force. It seems like you made your point:)

[Desirae]

Ugh, that WOULD be frustrating! I'm glad they were able to work something out for you. :)