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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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Woman Reminds Everyone That Childfree People Also Have Families After Being Asked To Give Up Her Holiday For A Coworker That Has Kids

Interview Woman Reminds Everyone That Childfree People Also Have Families After Being Asked To Give Up Her Holiday For A Coworker That Has KidsChildfree Woman Is Fed Up With Parent Coworkers Getting Special Treatment When It Comes To Taking Time Off, And Her Rant Goes Viral“No, No”: Woman Argues It’s Not Fair To Prioritize Coworkers With Kids For Taking Annual Leave“You Do Not Get Priority Because You Chose To Have Kids!”: Woman’s Bold Statement In Viral TikTok Takes The Internet By StormWoman Slams Parents For Expecting To Get Priority For Annual Leave Just Because They Have KidsWoman Says Parents Shouldn't Get Special Treatment At Work Just Because They Have Kids, But Not Everybody Agrees With HerWoman Is Asked To Give Up Her Holiday For A Coworker That Has Kids, Starts A Discussion On Parents Getting Priority For Annual LeaveWoman Shares How Parents Should Not Get Priority For Annual Leave, Starts A Discussion
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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

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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

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Some people, on the other hand, disagreed with the author and shared what they think about the case

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Liucija Adomaite

Liucija Adomaite

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Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus.

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Liucija Adomaite

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Liucija Adomaite is a creative mind with years of experience in copywriting. She has a dynamic set of experiences from advertising, academia, and journalism. This time, she has set out on a journey to investigate the ways in which we communicate ideas on a large scale. Her current mission is to find a magic formula for how to make ideas, news, and other such things spread like a virus.

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Anon Yymi
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“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.

UpupaEpops
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world doesn't owe you just because you have chosen to reproduce.

Amy hipps
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

Angel Brown-Kale
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1 year ago

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"You choosing to have children and then expecting me to be lenient whenever it suits you because 'memories with kids' " Wow. That's like me saying 'because you chosed to live i shouldn't ask you to work in so you can make memories' like seriously wtf. Y'all make parent feel like a*s every damn day

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Anon Yymi
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“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.

UpupaEpops
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The world doesn't owe you just because you have chosen to reproduce.

Amy hipps
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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.

Angel Brown-Kale
Community Member
1 year ago

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"You choosing to have children and then expecting me to be lenient whenever it suits you because 'memories with kids' " Wow. That's like me saying 'because you chosed to live i shouldn't ask you to work in so you can make memories' like seriously wtf. Y'all make parent feel like a*s every damn day

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