I've worked at my part-time office job for six years, and I never thought being a mom would put my job at risk. My son just started preschool, and their sickness policy is so strictāif he so much as coughs, he's sent home. With no family nearby to help, I have no choice but to take time off whenever this happens. Recently, my boss called to say I was getting a final written warning because of my absences, even though most were for my son. I was told before that family emergencies wouldn't count against me, but now there's no proof since it was only said over the phone. The stress is overwhelmingāI'm constantly worried about my son getting sick or needing a day off myself. Has anyone else been in this situation? How do you balance being there for your kids and keeping your job safe? Iād love to hear your stories and advice. Letās support each other! ā¤ļø #WorkingMom #FamilyFirst #WorkLifeBalance #FamilyRelationships