Re:Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees du...
by ShroudedNight on Tuesday September 08, 2020 @07:37PM
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> We have a saying here: "Today for you, tomorrow for me."
It sounds most likely to be 'reciprocity', but could also be evoking either the notion of 'reaping what you sow' or the notion of 'paying it forward'
I have a few teacher assistants in the university, and when possible we try to cover each other and keep the class going. Some problems are not related to kids.
* When the parents die, sometimes you must go all the previous week to the hospital. Or in a better scenario, you have to help your parents to go to the doctor.
* Some unexpected or chronic health problems. Sometimes small changes in the actives distribution can help.
* Problems with the car, for example after a small crash you must take the car to the official mechanics of the insurance.
* One of the water pipes is leaking and it is "raining" in the apartment bellow. The plumber promised to arrive in an hour...
* A trip to a conference or a similar event.