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I don't have kids, but I'm curious about this. My company doesn't reimburse for childcare expenses during business travel. Do a lot of companies have the same policy? It seems if you have a lot of travel (I may personally travel five times over the next two months) that would really hit hard, especially for single mothers.
I'm not aware of any that do. Most people with kids just choose jobs that don't require travel, or have an understanding spouse/parent/family member to help out.
Generally having kids means having to make work compromises. Plus, childcare would be an additional and uneven form of compensation. The only situation I can envision is with a high level or extremely critical position that isn't easily replaced where the person negotiated it.
Why should an employee with kids get more money for their travel than someone without? The value of their service to the company is not greater just because they have kids.
Yes it could be a burden for some people. Such persons would not be best suited for jobs requiring travel.
Meh, I dunno. I know in my job they didn't mention travel at the interview (it's not a position that would normally require it, this company is just different) (I like travel).
The employee without kids (me) wouldn't NEED reimbursement for childcare. But say a single parent has the job...what could they do? They'd be screwed. But I guess the real issue would be not knowing it up front (which I do take issue with actually but at least I'm employed).
I've had jobs that entailed travel for a couple of companies now, and neither would pay for child care expenses while you are on the road. I can't imagine a single parent would take such a job in the first place.
Why should an employee with kids get more money for their travel than someone without? The value of their service to the company is not greater just because they have kids.
Yes it could be a burden for some people. Such persons would not be best suited for jobs requiring travel.
Absolutely. These people with kids all want special treatment.They need to get over themselves. Having children was their choice. It's their responsibility. There are sacrifices one will make as a result of having children. You can forget about flying across the Atlantic and running with bulls in Spain. And I wouldn't advise you to go the slopes in Swizerland either. As a business owner, I will definitely not reimburse your childcare needs while traveling on business. It's your responsibility to arrange appropriate childcare while traveling on business.
Why should an employee with kids get more money for their travel than someone without? The value of their service to the company is not greater just because they have kids.
Yes it could be a burden for some people. Such persons would not be best suited for jobs requiring travel.
What I thought. You don't get reimbursed for childcare when you work. Of you chose to have kids that's all good and well, and I'm happy for you, but you don't get daycare service because your job takes you out of your city.
I'm sure this is one think that could change as more women work. Workplaces can't just rely on men anymore, and need to actually cater to women so they can get better employees. I could see daycare service becoming a more common fringe benefit. However, most companies are run by men so they generally see this as a frivolous expense... I personally don't think that its necessary, but if you are seeking niche workers, you've got to do what you must, and if that's it, you just do it.
Yeah, I think the company I work pays for childcare and pet boarding when business traveling. It's a really big company.
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