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  • amberrose3dg
    Daycare.com Member
    • Feb 2017
    • 1343

    Originally posted by ChelseaB
    It seems that when it rains, it pours! Already received 3 bits of bad news this morning (hopefully, it’s a case of “bad news comes in 3”, and I don’t receive anymore ).

    1 — I just received the 2 week notice for DCG 1.5. Great family, private pay, and the baby is wonderful. I was her first DC, and now I believe I was merely the back up who had infant space until their preferred DC had s spot for her. Oh well, it happens. Part of the job. DCD was very reassuring that I was amazing and they love it here, they simply desired a different environment (I’m in the city — they are a bit more “organic”, and this new location is on a farm with gardens, animals, etc). I’ll miss her.

    2 — Potential enrollee asked me to hold a FT space for this Monday, 2 weeks ago (there was an arrangement where another location in my area is closing today actually, and she listed me as a relocation DC for her clients). I was doing my best to accommodate everyone that I could, and she seemed dedicated to the space. Just received notice this morning that she wished to keep her with her other group of friends, who were all going elsewhere. Luckily, I had someone else needing the spot who will most likely take it.

    3 — I watch my nephew based on my brother’s joint custody arrangement (and I would never recommend it — he receives so much special, I’ve had to put him in his place too often yet still get the short end of the deal). I more or less just wanted to help, but it’s turned into a pretty large financial loss since he takes a FT space, and I don’t ask him to pay for the time nephew doesn’t come. Now, his payment for this week will be delayed until next week due to a banking issue. 🤦🏼*♀️🤦🏼*♀️🤦🏼*♀️

    For my sanity, I hope that’s it today! Blah!
    When a family shorts you 30 dollars on your check. Im sure she will say something about not knowing instead of asking. Their last day is next Monday so they owed me for a week and then one day for two kids. how can you think 30 dollars will cover two kids for one day :confused:

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    • Play Care
      Daycare.com Member
      • Dec 2012
      • 6642

      I have to let mom of the new boys know that I won't have space for them this Fall, and I was going to wait until end of July. Well after yet another horrible nap time, I am telling her today in hopes she pulls them sooner. The older boy is 4 1/2 and doesn't think he needs to do anything he doesn't want to. The younger boy, while sweet, clearly has special needs (and will be getting EI starting soon) and I imagine will go to a SN preschool in a year. I really like mom, but I can't do this every time they are here.

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      • daycarediva
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jul 2012
        • 11698

        Originally posted by Play Care
        I have to let mom of the new boys know that I won't have space for them this Fall, and I was going to wait until end of July. Well after yet another horrible nap time, I am telling her today in hopes she pulls them sooner. The older boy is 4 1/2 and doesn't think he needs to do anything he doesn't want to. The younger boy, while sweet, clearly has special needs (and will be getting EI starting soon) and I imagine will go to a SN preschool in a year. I really like mom, but I can't do this every time they are here.
        That stinks!


        My vent- just had a mom ask to shorten nap for a brand new 3yo. Reason? She's 3. Is it disrupting bedtime? No, she's 3 though. Because her older children stopped napping at this age, so should she. *facepalm*

        NO. She is the first out, last up.

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        • amberrose3dg
          Daycare.com Member
          • Feb 2017
          • 1343

          Originally posted by Play Care
          I have to let mom of the new boys know that I won't have space for them this Fall, and I was going to wait until end of July. Well after yet another horrible nap time, I am telling her today in hopes she pulls them sooner. The older boy is 4 1/2 and doesn't think he needs to do anything he doesn't want to. The younger boy, while sweet, clearly has special needs (and will be getting EI starting soon) and I imagine will go to a SN preschool in a year. I really like mom, but I can't do this every time they are here.
          This is what I was faced with. I was gonna up my rates in hopes they pulled. They ended up giving me notice that they are moving. My other headache child mom gave me notice yesterday that his last day is this Wednesday. Hoping you have that happen for you.happyface

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          • Ac114
            Daycare.com Member
            • Feb 2018
            • 573

            Whats with all weird nap requests lately?

            DCM 1: we would like to stop nap for fresh 3 year old. NOPE

            DCM 2: please don’t let DCG 2 sleep more than 1.5 hours because she doesn’t sleep at night. NOPE

            NOPE NOPE AND NOPE!!

            That’s all for today 😂

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            • Play Care
              Daycare.com Member
              • Dec 2012
              • 6642

              I had to talk to a mom about paying on time. What I wanted to say (but didn't) is that NONE of my other clients ever need to be spoken to about payment.
              On top of that her DD is starting to be handsy with my 1 year old DCG.

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              • amberrose3dg
                Daycare.com Member
                • Feb 2017
                • 1343

                Originally posted by amberrose3dg
                This is what I was faced with. I was gonna up my rates in hopes they pulled. They ended up giving me notice that they are moving. My other headache child mom gave me notice yesterday that his last day is this Wednesday. Hoping you have that happen for you.happyface
                The mom that gave me notice picked her kid up today for the last time. You know what she says to me. I figured since I will be traveling a lot and your vacation I would just keep him home with me. Translation I am too cheap to pay for time this summer when he won't be there(and i dont think much about you to even give you a decent heads up). Which is one week for me and one for her. She seriously thinks she can possibly come back in the fall. :: I tried my best not to laugh as i slammed the door in her face. She has been the biggest pain in my ass about questioning policies, paying late and her son is DIFFICULT.There is no way in hell I would let her come back to daycare after that. I told my husband I will tell her all spots are full and since she doesn't like to honor a contract she can do drop-in care. She can call day before she needs it to see if i have space. I will only charge her 60 for the day. She was paying 30 a day for 3 days. People ****:dislike:

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                • Cat Herder
                  Advanced Daycare.com Member
                  • Dec 2010
                  • 13744

                  Anthony Bourdain. :confused::confused::confused:

                  I have lived vicariously through him for so long. I just don't get it.
                  - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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                  • Blackcat31
                    • Oct 2010
                    • 36124

                    Originally posted by Cat Herder
                    Anthony Bourdain. :confused::confused::confused:

                    I have lived vicariously through him for so long. I just don't get it.


                    Speaking from experience, it's something those of us left behind will never get.

                    It simply isn't something our logical thinking processes can truly comprehend.

                    ^^ One of the hardest but most valuable lessons life has taught me.

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                    • Cat Herder
                      Advanced Daycare.com Member
                      • Dec 2010
                      • 13744

                      Originally posted by Blackcat31


                      Speaking from experience, it's something those of us left behind will never get.

                      It simply isn't something our logical thinking processes can truly comprehend.

                      ^^ One of the hardest but most valuable lessons life has taught me.
                      His alcohol consumption escalation on screen made me squirm and his physical condition and color had me concerned last season. I wonder what his producers saw.
                      - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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                      • Miss A
                        Daycare.com Member
                        • Jul 2015
                        • 991

                        Originally posted by Blackcat31


                        Speaking from experience, it's something those of us left behind will never get.

                        It simply isn't something our logical thinking processes can truly comprehend.

                        ^^ One of the hardest but most valuable lessons life has taught me.
                        There have never been truer words.

                        Our very small community has faced 5 suicides in 5 months, and my own mother attempted to take her life in January. Two of the suicides were brothers, and uncles of one of my DCB's. One was a distant cousin of mine. One a close family friend.

                        You can't always see their struggle. They may even be getting help. In my mother's case she knows exactly what to say and to whom to make it seem like she is working through things and taking the steps to get better, but she really isn't. Yesterday was exactly 5 months since her suicide attempt and she sent my sister an end of life statement text. I still have days that are spent playing phone tag with relatives and psychologists.

                        I do not understand her reasoning. I do not understand why she is putting on a show of a healthy life but not putting in the effort. But, I also know that I can not fix it for her, or even try to fix her.

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                        • Annalee
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Jul 2012
                          • 5864

                          Suicide is a selfish act, in my opinion, and an act I do not understand, either, but those that decide to take lives of others while on that suicide mission really leaves my wondering how could anyone do such a thing, not only to themselves but to so many others. Mind-boggling for sure with no logic!!!!!

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                          • MomBoss
                            Daycare.com Member
                            • Sep 2017
                            • 788

                            Tired of people responding to my ad asking about me and my rates but when i email back...they dont respond. My rates are the lowest in the area and centers are $400/week. If my rates are the problem..then good luck! But I think its rude for them to not reply back.

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                            • Cat Herder
                              Advanced Daycare.com Member
                              • Dec 2010
                              • 13744

                              I don't remember the username of the member whose nephew this was (missing child) but I found an update. It is all heartbreaking.

                              - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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                              • Blackcat31
                                • Oct 2010
                                • 36124

                                Originally posted by Cat Herder
                                I don't remember the username of the member whose nephew this was (missing child) but I found an update. It is all heartbreaking.

                                https://www.cbsnews.com/news/emily-g...arent-suicide/
                                That is really sad on many levels

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