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Woman Reminds Everyone That Childfree People Also Have Families After Being Asked To Give Up Her Holiday For A Coworker That Has Kids
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Recently, TikToker Callie who goes by the handle @_cal_cifer shared a video that sparked a heated debate on the internet.
In a short video, Callie said parents should not expect to be given priority when taking holidays just because they don’t have kids. “No, No!” the woman said in response to a comment from a follower who said that parents should get annual leave first, especially during the school holidays.
Scroll down to find out Callie’s point of view, and let us know your thoughts about it in the comment section below!
TikToker Callie sparked a heated discussion stating how it’s unfair that parents get priority in taking annual leave just because they have kids
Image credits: _cal_cifer
This video Callie shared on her TikTok channel took the internet by storm
@_cal_cifer Replying to @mymichaelryan Oh well so sad, bye rocco….. #childfreebychoice #childfreetiktok #childfreemillennial #entitledparents #workhorrorstory #badbosses #pto #vacation ♬ original sound – Callie
To find out an expert’s opinion on this controversial debate, Bored Panda reached out to Christine Mitterbauer, a licensed career and life coach, and serial entrepreneur who agreed that “this is a difficult one.”
“I am a parent myself, but in my opinion, whoever is the most organized and schedules the time off first, should get the holiday,” she said.
Mitterbauer argues that “an employee without children might have just as valid reasons for wanting the same week off as another employee with children.”
Moreover, “Parents get enough notice about when the school holidays are, so there’s no excuse not to plan ahead,” the career coach concluded.
Many people supported Callie’s point of view
Some people, on the other hand, disagreed with the author and shared what they think about the case
What do you think ?
Anon Yymi 1 year ago
“An employee without children might have just as valid reasons..." Wanting time off is a valid enough reason and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Amy hipps 1 year ago
Exactly. In a way we are saving the world by NOT reproducing. So aren't we entitled to stuff also? On a serious note i do agree. I mean hell last i checked you have a kid you SHOULD be able to afford them. Not ask for handouts and free off time. Your choice to have them. Why do us childless people have to be penalized?
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Susie Elle 1 year ago
Hm, I dunno. You choosing to have children and then expecting me to be lenient whenever it suits you because 'memories with kids' really isn't a valid reason. I've got memories to make of my own, that are not less valuable just because they don't involve children. I understand how people may feel that way, but the possibility of not being able to spend a Christmas or whatever with your kids is just part of the deal. Be creative, think of an alternative. However, in practise, I'd rather eat my own toenails than go on holidays during summer season because everything sucks during summer season (peak seasons) :') So for me it usually works out, but my employer never really has issues with lots of people taking time off at the same time. Building is closed during Christmas anyway.
Anon Yymi 1 year ago
“An employee without children might have just as valid reasons..." Wanting time off is a valid enough reason and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Amy hipps 1 year ago
Exactly. In a way we are saving the world by NOT reproducing. So aren't we entitled to stuff also? On a serious note i do agree. I mean hell last i checked you have a kid you SHOULD be able to afford them. Not ask for handouts and free off time. Your choice to have them. Why do us childless people have to be penalized?
Load More Replies... Susie Elle 1 year ago
Hm, I dunno. You choosing to have children and then expecting me to be lenient whenever it suits you because 'memories with kids' really isn't a valid reason. I've got memories to make of my own, that are not less valuable just because they don't involve children. I understand how people may feel that way, but the possibility of not being able to spend a Christmas or whatever with your kids is just part of the deal. Be creative, think of an alternative. However, in practise, I'd rather eat my own toenails than go on holidays during summer season because everything sucks during summer season (peak seasons) :') So for me it usually works out, but my employer never really has issues with lots of people taking time off at the same time. Building is closed during Christmas anyway.
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