Venting Thread

[Claraskids]

Partly my own fault, but still not taking all the blame.
Yes, I was open Black Friday as both my families work retail. I've done retail for years and know how hard it can be to find someone to help with the kids. However, dcm1 (who is awesome) stated dad would be dropping them off after 9. My other dcm2 kept flipping between dropping off at 9 or not at all (grandma might be in town). So I planned to sleep in and have a morning cleaning up from Thanksgiving.
Friday at 6:30 am! my doorbell rings I am not awake, not dressed, and certainly not prepped for the day. Dcd2 is standing at the door and has been there for a while judging by the footprints. My opening time is at 6:30 and I refuse to turn on the lights till 6:30 on the dot every morning because he is always waiting for me even earlier. Hope he liked the shot of me in my robe and my snotty behavior, because I don't do mornings well on short/no notice.
So so glad that baby boy is pretty good, because his parents are causing me to reinforce my backbone on a weekly basis - no you can't leave on an amber teething necklace, no I won't swaddle an 8 month old for nap time, no I don't provide care beyond 10 hours, etc... So glad I didn't take the older siblings - stated it was because I don't provide transportation back and forth to school (the truth), but they nearly destroyed my playroom during the interview alone.
Okay - done venting. Thanks!

[sariejohnston]

This is a little late.... but Wednesday I was so Happy It was the last day of the work week because thanksgiving vacation so excited and it was my last day filling in for a teacher who has been out, her class has been horrible for me... until I over heard someone say she is out another week!! What? No one told me this? They should have told me way before they told anyone else because I am filling in for her!! ... So i asked the assistant director sure enough she is out another week..Thanks alot for communicating with me .. Oh wait I should be use to it since no one tells me anything!! It was my worse nightmare I wasn't prepared I had no classwork for the kids to do, nothing was prepared because I was expecting to be back in my other classroom on Monday.. So i spent my break rushing around trying to get lesson plans done and work for the class to do for the following week. come to find out her lesson plans don't match the curriculum books and she doesn't know what the heck she is doing. I am not really sure if I can survive another week in this classroom with all the hitting, scratching, tantrums, disrespect for me and the horrible attitudes... I am not looking forward tomorrow at all, I am already over this week. :facepalm:

[Play Care]

I feel bratty but I felt like my Thanksgiving break was somewhat of a bust. My break from child care, cooking and cleaning was child care, cooking and cleaning.

[DaveA]

I feel bratty but I felt like my Thanksgiving break was somewhat of a bust. My break from child care, cooking and cleaning was child care, cooking and cleaning.

Agree TOTALLY!!!! Luck of the draw had this weekend being DW's call weekend, so she spent most of Friday & Saturday at the hospital. Some break.

[daycarediva]

I feel bratty but I felt like my Thanksgiving break was somewhat of a bust. My break from child care, cooking and cleaning was child care, cooking and cleaning.

Agreed!! I was going to post something just like this!

[MsLisa]

A "Mommy & Me" class comes and uses my Aftercare room from 10am-noon every Wednesday. Now, I don't mind that other programs using my room. Most of the people know to clean up after themselves. But Mommy & Me.....
They literally trash it and I'm forced to pick it all up at 3pm AND do my own job every time. The last 3 times they used it, they threw all the toys on tops of tables, over-filled my garbage can and used up all my foam cups (used for OUR snack time) that were in MY desk. I told the branch manager who told me he'd "talk to them". He never did. Another week....and they do it again.

SO......today, being Wednesday, I turned every one of the shelves to the wall, blocking off all toys. I put table clothes over the one I couldn't move and hid the toys that sat on top under the computer desk. Also blocked off my desk. So the only thing they can touch is my reading and dress up area.
I don't understand why adults can't pick up after themselves. If I can get 15+ SA kids to do it with little prompting, there's no excuse why I have to clean up after them. I bought, brought or personally got donations for my program and my program ONLY. If they want to break, lose and destroy toys...they better get their own.

[Leigh]

A "Mommy & Me" class comes and uses my Aftercare room from 10am-noon every Wednesday. Now, I don't mind that other programs using my room. Most of the people know to clean up after themselves. But Mommy & Me.....
They literally trash it and I'm forced to pick it all up at 3pm AND do my own job every time. The last 3 times they used it, they threw all the toys on tops of tables, over-filled my garbage can and used up all my foam cups (used for OUR snack time) that were in MY desk. I told the branch manager who told me he'd "talk to them". He never did. Another week....and they do it again.

SO......today, being Wednesday, I turned every one of the shelves to the wall, blocking off all toys. I put table clothes over the one I couldn't move and hid the toys that sat on top under the computer desk. Also blocked off my desk. So the only thing they can touch is my reading and dress up area.
I don't understand why adults can't pick up after themselves. If I can get 15+ SA kids to do it with little prompting, there's no excuse why I have to clean up after them. I bought, brought or personally got donations for my program and my program ONLY. If they want to break, lose and destroy toys...they better get their own.

I would have this conversation with the group. Wait for them to show up and let them know that you expect the room to be in the same condition when they leave that it was when they showed up. Let them know that the toys or whatever are your personal property and that they are not to use them. I'd also show up right before they leave and if they don't pick up, ask them to do it at that time. Personally (and I can be snotty), if they don't leave it in good condition after today, I'd lock the door next time and let them go to your manager to complain. He'd then be forced to address the issue.

[Play Care]

I am beyond exhausted and I have no idea why:confused:

Today my assistant was here and I had meant to use the time to get some housekeeping done. Didn't happen.
It's annoying because I'm trying to keep up with everything so I'm not rushing to do it all at once (and likely on Christmas Eve )

I just need some more pep.

[daycarediva]

A "Mommy & Me" class comes and uses my Aftercare room from 10am-noon every Wednesday. Now, I don't mind that other programs using my room. Most of the people know to clean up after themselves. But Mommy & Me.....
They literally trash it and I'm forced to pick it all up at 3pm AND do my own job every time. The last 3 times they used it, they threw all the toys on tops of tables, over-filled my garbage can and used up all my foam cups (used for OUR snack time) that were in MY desk. I told the branch manager who told me he'd "talk to them". He never did. Another week....and they do it again.

SO......today, being Wednesday, I turned every one of the shelves to the wall, blocking off all toys. I put table clothes over the one I couldn't move and hid the toys that sat on top under the computer desk. Also blocked off my desk. So the only thing they can touch is my reading and dress up area.
I don't understand why adults can't pick up after themselves. If I can get 15+ SA kids to do it with little prompting, there's no excuse why I have to clean up after them. I bought, brought or personally got donations for my program and my program ONLY. If they want to break, lose and destroy toys...they better get their own.

Oh heck no! I would confront them or write a LARGE note and tape it to the door. That's BS.

I am on the booster club for our schools football league. The parents were leaving behind HUGE messes after each football game. One parent suggested we get the kids to volunteer to clean up. I said OH HELL NO! The director agreed and made an announcement before every game for 2 weeks (grades K/flag football right up through varsity) to CLEAN UP THEIR TRASH.

Not a mess since. I guess the shaming worked. LOL!

I would have this conversation with the group. Wait for them to show up and let them know that you expect the room to be in the same condition when they leave that it was when they showed up. Let them know that the toys or whatever are your personal property and that they are not to use them. I'd also show up right before they leave and if they don't pick up, ask them to do it at that time. Personally (and I can be snotty), if they don't leave it in good condition after today, I'd lock the door next time and let them go to your manager to complain. He'd then be forced to address the issue.

I am beyond exhausted and I have no idea why:confused:

Today my assistant was here and I had meant to use the time to get some housekeeping done. Didn't happen.
It's annoying because I'm trying to keep up with everything so I'm not rushing to do it all at once (and likely on Christmas Eve )

I just need some more pep.

I complained to my Mom that I was tired last night when she called me at 10:15 wanting to talk about her christmas lists for the kids in the family and she said "WHAT ARE YOU ALWAYS TIRED FOR!?" Um, idk Mom, I got up at 5. Worked from 7:30-4. Had a dentist appt, two parent teacher conferences, had to run to the grocery store, came home, cooked dinner, kids had hockey practice, came home and did laundry, put kids to bed, prepped for the next day..."

No reason Mom, really. She pushed and pushed and I finally said "Because they banned phen phen because SAHM's like you abused it!" :: Thankfully she laughed right along with me.

[Play Care]

I complained to my Mom that I was tired last night when she called me at 10:15 wanting to talk about her christmas lists for the kids in the family and she said "WHAT ARE YOU ALWAYS TIRED FOR!?" Um, idk Mom, I got up at 5. Worked from 7:30-4. Had a dentist appt, two parent teacher conferences, had to run to the grocery store, came home, cooked dinner, kids had hockey practice, came home and did laundry, put kids to bed, prepped for the next day..."

No reason Mom, really. She pushed and pushed and I finally said "Because they banned phen phen because SAHM's like you abused it!" :: Thankfully she laughed right along with me.

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[Bell_Bear_Child_Care]

not happy

I guess I spoke to soon about the 2 week termination going easy. Now she and her mother are trying to tarnish my reputation. Yesterday she didn’t show up on time I called her as I have before and after school kids to transport. She answered and stated she decided to stay and help a few hours at work. She never called and asked if this was ok just told me when I called, I told her I could not keep her past her slotted time. And she said she would try to get her mom to come, I was pretty upset but stayed professional. I charged an overtime fee for the time she didn’t come pick her up. We’ll see if she brings her in today.

[childcaremom]

I guess I spoke to soon about the 2 week termination going easy. Now she and her mother are trying to tarnish my reputation. Yesterday she didn’t show up on time I called her as I have before and after school kids to transport. She answered and stated she decided to stay and help a few hours at work. She never called and asked if this was ok just told me when I called, I told her I could not keep her past her slotted time. And she said she would try to get her mom to come, I was pretty upset but stayed professional. I charged an overtime fee for the time she didn’t come pick her up. We’ll see if she brings her in today.

Have you already given 2 weeks notice? I would have termed immediately right there. Whenever I have termed with notice, I state that any breech of contract and/or policies during the termination period (2 weeks) will result in immediate term with no refund of fees.

Did she put you out of ratio? Late picking up the a/s kids?

I would be ticked!

[childcaremom]

Dear dcks,

Today is Thursday. Not Monday.

Thank you,
Your ever so patient dcp (who still loves you even if you didn't check the calendar).

[DaveA]

Dear dcks,

Today is Thursday. Not Monday.

Thank you,
Your ever so patient dcp (who still loves you even if you didn't check the calendar).

All I can say about today is I was halfway through typing telling Childcaremom that it was Wednesday before I realized I was off a day. :: I'm ready for today to be over.

[Indoorvoice]

This is a reeeally petty thing to vent about but it's bugging me. My contract says payment is due by 5 on Fridays. I have a client who picks up at 12 on Fridays and always forgets to bring payment. Then she stops by later in the day before 5 to drop off payment. She's paying well before I consider it late, but it's such a disruption to stop what we're doing, put the dog out, answer the door, etc. She actually wrote to me today that she forgot to get my money out yesterday, so she'll bring it by after nap. She's picking up BEFORE nap, so why can't she stop to get it before she picks up?? Would it be too much for me to ask her to do this today? Oh, and there would be an online payment option to alleviate this issue for me , but she lost that privilege after she "accidentally" cancelled my payment too many times. Ugh, why must there be one parent who tests every single policy?