Stop Whining

 While I do try to stay as positive as I can for the entire holiday season I just read an article that stole the Christmas spirit from me and turned me into Ebenezer Scrooge! The news report says, I'm paraphrasing here, that poor public servants are being mandated back to their offices and it's causing them so much stress as they search for child care.

  The Canadian federal government employees have been working from home for two years. In fact, many during the start of the pandemic were at home unable to work but still collected their above-average salaries. One person, who makes upwards of $100K, went eight months without working because they said a reliable internet connection was not available to them. Miraculously once he was told he would have to go back into the office and work or be laid off a connection was available. Funny how that happens isn't it?

  So while these workers stayed home and did their job while looking after their children now they need help. And the whining has begun. As has a lawsuit challenging the order back into the office. We all know the feds will not make them come in five days a week. Most are looking at a minimum of two days. And no one believes there will not be leeway on a start date. Federal government workers have perks the rest of the workforce could only wish for. 

  But we do need to remember that grocery clerks, first responders, and front-line workers have been paying each and every week for child care. They received zero sympathies and not one lawsuit was filed. Let's say on average it cost $500 a month...not even remotely realistic I know... for childcare. That's a $12K savings on the part of the civil servants that all the others had to pay. Not to mention parking, gas, and maintenance on their vehicles. It all adds up! 

  If these government workers wonder why they are the butt of jokes they need to look no further than themselves. Do some research. Make some calls. Find a safe and happy place for your kiddies to play. Stop complaining about how hard done by you are. Just stop.

  Ang