Venting Thread

[Blackcat31]

Ugh! I don't think I'm being understood here. This isn't directed to anyone on here!! I'm talking about overall, the things I've collectively read, and over all general vent. Do it for money, do it for love of kids but dont take it for granted. That's all. Ugh! Note to self, forget venting here.

I know you meant it towards other places... I said that in my post above.

I think posters replied to you because of the statements you made and they were simply wanting to share a differing perspective.

Just because others share a differing viewpoint, doesn't mean you should refrain from venting. I don't think anyone meant any harm.

It's all good.

[Rockgirl]

Ugh! I don't think I'm being understood here. This isn't directed to anyone on here!! I'm talking about overall, the things I've collectively read, and over all general vent. Do it for money, do it for love of kids but dont take it for granted. That's all. Ugh! Note to self, forget venting here.

I re-read the posts....I don't see where anyone said anything rude or hateful. It was pointed out that money is the reason for working in any job, including daycare providers. I definitely wouldn't make that a reason to not feel comfortable venting here. It's the venting thread, after all! I also don't care for over the top negativity....many times it's easy to tell from the title what the tone of the post will be--I just don't open them.

[NightOwl]

I TOTALLY understand your hesitation to vent MrsLisa, even in a vent thread! I'm kind of intimidated by it myself. A vent should be treated as just that, a vent. A release. An unburdening. Vent means allowing one to spew their frustrations without judgement. But sometimes, others take the opportunity to pounce.

[NightOwl]

And to be clear, I'm in it for the money. Lol. Being in love with children is the bonus for me.

[Rockgirl]

And to be clear, I'm in it for the money. Lol. Being in love with children is the bonus for me.

Ditto that!

[MsLisa]

And to be clear, I'm in it for the money. Lol. Being in love with children is the bonus for me.

And I totally agree with this!
I would be a liar if I said the money wasn't really nice. I enjoyed Fridays when I was hands that cash so I can spend it how I see fit. It was nice not to burden my husband with my own spending needs. But what woke me up ungodly early every day wasn't that. It was hearing a little voice say Ms Lisa, making juice together, learning his life , and giving him experiences his everyday life lacked. And I miss it terribly. It's why I am so anxious to get going again and get so frustrated seeing others take it for granted. Kwim?

I really don't mean to step on anyone's toes.

[Rockgirl]

And I totally agree with this!
I would be a liar if I said the money wasn't really nice. I enjoyed Fridays when I was hands that cash so I can spend it how I see fit. It was nice not to burden my husband with my own spending needs. But what woke me up ungodly early every day wasn't that. It was hearing a little voice say Ms Lisa, making juice together, learning his life , and giving him experiences his everyday life lacked. And I miss it terribly. It's why I am so anxious to get going again and get so frustrated seeing others take it for granted. Kwim?

I really don't mean to step on anyone's toes.

Makes total sense. I miss feeling that excitement right now, to be honest. I've had a challenging group the last couple of years, but I'm about to make some changes. I'm getting excited again, thinking about the upcoming school year. I hope you fill your spots soon--it sounds like you have a love for kids....sounds like they'd be lucky to be in your daycare.

[NightOwl]

Didn't step on mine! There ARE providers who could care less about kids and ONLY do this for the money. THOSE should not be in this business. Of course we all do it for the money, but we have a love of children that compels us to chose this profession in particular as a way of making that money. I totally get where you're coming from.

[craftymissbeth]

Didn't step on mine! There ARE providers who could care less about kids and ONLY do this for the money. THOSE should not be in this business. Of course we all do it for the money, but we have a love of children that compels us to chose this profession in particular as a way of making that money. I totally get where you're coming from.

I completely agree. I DO do this for the money because, truthfully, if I didn't need money I wouldn't work, kwim? Of all of the minimum wage options out there, this is what interests me the most. I absolutely love, love, love my dck's and I care for them like they're my little family (that thankfully gets to leave at the end of the day hehe). But at the end of the day it IS about the money...

[NightOwl]

I get this phone call at least once a month- it still drives me nuts.

Me: Hello
Prospective Parent: Hi. Is this the home daycare?
Me: This is me.
PP: I want to talk to the person who takes care of kids.
Me: Yeah- that's me.
PP: UH.... OK. CLICK!!!!

Today added a new wrinkle--"Ok, so you run the business. Who do they let around the kids?"
Me: I do- it's a home daycare and I am the care provider.
Now disgusted PP: Oh that's just f#$%'d up. CLICK!!!

I HATE MONDAYS

Oh I hate to hear that.... I'm gonna start a new thread on this.

[Michelle]

I TOTALLY understand your hesitation to vent MrsLisa, even in a vent thread! I'm kind of intimidated by it myself. A vent should be treated as just that, a vent. A release. An unburdening. Vent means allowing one to spew their frustrations without judgement. But sometimes, others take the opportunity to pounce.

[Play Care]

I TOTALLY understand your hesitation to vent MrsLisa, even in a vent thread! I'm kind of intimidated by it myself. A vent should be treated as just that, a vent. A release. An unburdening. Vent means allowing one to spew their frustrations without judgement. But sometimes, others take the opportunity to pounce.

Or perhaps share a different perspective.

[NightOwl]

Or perhaps share a different perspective.

Different perspectives are always welcome in my book. Pouncing, however, is just uncalled for.

[Scribbles]

Different perspectives are always welcome in my book. Pouncing, however, is just uncalled for.

Pouncing is perspective.

[NightOwl]

Pouncing is perspective.

And usually uncalled for.