♀️ Hey there, Facebook fam! Get ready for a wild ride through the wonderful world of workplace drama! As a single mom of three, I know the struggle is real when it comes to juggling work and family. ♀️ But what happens when a co-worker takes the “mom card” to a whole new level? Buckle up, because this story is about to get bumpy! Let’s dive into the juicy details and see if I was the a-hole in this situation.
♀️ Meet the Mommy Martyr
♀️ Single Mom Struggles
Playing the Mom Card ♀️
Excuses, Excuses…
The Neurotypical 9-Year-Old
The Thin Excuse
The Worn-Out Excuse
Boss Turns a Blind Eye
Step Up, Co-Worker! ♀️
Offering Support
The Big Mistake
Nearly Costing a Client
Put the Phone Away!
♀️ Focus, Focus, Focus! ♀️
No More Excuses! ♀️
Occasional Kid Calls
Do Your Damn Job!
Severely Reprimanded
No Formal Write-Up
Torn and Confused
♀️ The Mom Card Mayhem!
So, here’s the tea ☕: My co-worker has been using her kid as an excuse for everything from being late ️ to making mistakes ♀️. I tried being nice , offering support , and even going to HR , but nothing changed. One day, she made a huge mistake that nearly cost us a client . I lost my cool and told her to put the phone away and do her damn job . Well, someone snitched , and I got reprimanded . Now, the internet is divided . Some say I did the right thing , others think I should’ve let HR handle it ♀️. Let’s see what the internet jury has to say about this mommy drama! ♀️
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