Childless & penalised..

I WORK in a busy restaurant which has decided to open over Christmas for the first time. We are still sorting out who is going to work which shifts as no one is keen to work on Christmas Day or Boxing Day.

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The boss has asked for volunteers first before assigning people hours.

I am 27 and single, and my colleagues who have young children think this means I should take on the lion's share so they can spend time with their families.

This seems very unfair to me-why am I being penalised for not having kids?

Laura, London

James says: