After a long day at work, I often find myself reflecting on the challenges and rewards of being a working mother. Balancing career and family is no small feat, and it helps to focus on the lighter side of things. Here are 20 reasons why my workplace superior is definitely more enjoyable than my little one at home:
- My boss doesn’t insist on sitting on my lap while I’m in the bathroom.
- He doesn’t use my clothing as a tissue for his runny nose.
- When I’m busy with paperwork, my boss doesn’t burst in with a crayon box demanding to ‘help.’
- Lunch breaks are peaceful because my boss doesn’t throw food or reach for my plate.
- I don’t have to physically restrain my boss during meltdowns, nor do I have to sing “The Wheels on the Bus” on repeat.
- At work, I can focus without my boss constantly asking to watch cat videos the moment I sit at my desk.
- My boss actually pays me, while my toddler believes everything is “MINE!”
- The afternoons are serene at the office since my boss doesn’t fight nap time.
- Work feels safer because my boss doesn’t bite, pinch, or kick.
- My boss doesn’t run around in just his underwear and a cape. (Thank heavens for that.)
- He doesn’t announce his bodily functions beforehand, nor does he laugh hysterically afterward.
- I hardly need to remind my boss to use his indoor voice.
- My toddler feels the need to be completely naked when using the bathroom, while my boss manages just fine.
- The office is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, and my boss doesn’t feel the need to “water” the plants like my toddler does.
- Getting into the car for appointments is a breeze; my boss can buckle his own seatbelt, unlike trying to strap a squirming fish into a car seat.
- My boss doesn’t hide behind me when meeting new clients, avoiding the awkward “peek-a-boo” routine entirely.
- I can go a whole day without hearing anyone complain about an itchy bottom, which is a luxury at home.
- My boss doesn’t throw tantrums insisting on doing everything himself. Though, I wouldn’t mind a little self-sufficiency from my toddler now and then.
- Surprisingly, my boss can put his shoes on the right feet without needing multiple attempts.
- After nine years of working, I’ve never once heard a high-pitched, urgent call for assistance like the ones that echo through my home: “All done, come and wiiiiipe me!”
Clearly, working in corporate America has its perks!
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In summary, while both my boss and my toddler have their quirks, the office environment certainly offers a refreshing break from the chaos of parenting.