Work wont back off??

Question

My son is 14 months old, and I work only about 12 hours a week, 2 nights. Just to get out of the house for a few hours and a little extra cash. When I went back to work, they knew I was not flexible and couldn't work many hours and were ok with it. Well now they are always getting on my case trying to make me pick up more hours.My Mom watches my son the 2 nights, and my husband works alot of hours, and does very hard physical work, so I dont expect him to come home after a 12 hour day and care for him everyday.He leaves the house at sometimes 4:00 am and doesnt get home somedays until 7 or 8, six days a week. I will not pay for daycare, I dont make enough.My paychecks would go straight to daycare, not only that, but I want to raise my son, not a stranger, I want to stay home with him. So this is all I can do right now, its working out for me, my son, and husband. But they will not back off about it, they always tell me him to bring my son to work.I cant bring a 14 month old to work, not with the job I do.Its to the point to where Im about to quit, because they wont leave it alone. Its driving me absolutely crazy. Once he starts preschool, Ill pick up another day or 2. How do I get them off my back?? What do I say when they tell me to bring him to work?? They always call me to come in,or schedule me appointments on days off,then tell me to bring him with.They just dont get it, I dont have a babysitter, my Mom will only watch my son 2 days a week, she works also, so I dont expect her to watch him at all. The little extra cash I do make does help, we use my checks for if we want to go somewhere or do something. They knew and were ok with it when I went back, now they wont back off. Im not going to work just to pay for daycare. And I am not going to bring a 14 month old to work with me. I need some advice, please.

Answer 1

There are somethings you can change and some you cannot, good to know and accept which are which, the only one you can really change is yourself. Evidently you cannot change anything at home, so why put yourself thru all the stress of worrying about it, there are other jobs and I would start looking.  

Answer 2

You are in a very tough situation. Work vs. Family. If you want to look for new jobs then look and secure a job before you quit. It also may  help to explain the situation to your boss. You may not like what I am about to say but family is also abouit sacrifice, and it sounds like you are just trying to do your part to provide for your family. You may want to consider having your husband wathching your son. i know that dosen't sound fair, but thats sometimes how it goes. Everyone has to sacrifice and that may even include you son. I know that your going through a hard time but you will get through it.Just remember secure another job before you quit your current one. goodluck and godbless

Answer 3

I would have thought that your employer would have gotten the point the last time you brought him.  Usually one bad situation, makes people understand, but I guess not in this case...

I know quite a few hair stylists who have children, and their employers work with them to schedule hours that work for both parties.  Maybe it's time to branch out and start looking at other locations.  I know you may not want to leave your job, but it may be the best option.  Just be up front with the employers, and let them know about your current situation.  You never know what will stem from it...   Good luck!