They seem to be of the opinion that since I don’t have little clones of myself running around that my free time is inherently less valuable.
No Sam, I’m not working two doubles so you can make it to little Timmys fucking music recitals. Bringing that little shit into the world was your fucking choice you dumbass!
Sorry, needed to vent.
Why not hire the child as a piano performer to improve employee morale?
That way you have coverage, your co gets to enjoy the recital, and so does everyone else.
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This is the only acceptable solution. Let the kid sing for their supper, they need to grow up learning the value of hard work.