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I almost quit last summer. decided to keep a few kiddos, now I am already burning out after 2 weeks?? I've been trying really hard, but I am just needing a break. I feel bad leaving a notice after saying I would stay on. If I go this route, what would be a good way to state it without sounding foolish or rude?
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The other option I just thought of is letting one family go and see how I feel after that. It would be very uncomfortable to let the family that I would choose, but would make it much more comfortable during the daytime for me. How would you word that??? without actually saying that
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I have decided to take a new path in my life. So I have decided to start ____ wish me luck I will miss everyone.
I love to tell everyone about my bil he went back to finish he degree and decided if he was going to do the work he was switching what he was doing. So at 53 he became a teacher. He then ended up moving out of the city when his school had a layoff.... He is having a BLAST in a small town in southen Mo as the schools choir director. Makes you wonder why he did not do that years ago.
SO DO IT figure out your dream, make your plan and get started. It may be you will want to still work if you are going back to school or it could be a different job would do it.It:
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I know exactly what you mean. I am totally burnt out and find little joy in daycare anymore at this point. I need a big long break to pursue other things like a job outside of home and college! As soon as DCM of my only DCB finds other care I am done! I am moving across country in about a month and will be closer to my family and even have family in town! I'm so super excited! We will be living in an apartment for 6 months so no chance of doing daycare there anyhow.
Do what you love! Make your dreams come true.
I'm so nervous about the possibility of putting DS in daycare part time but this will be better for my whole family.Comment
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My leasing agreement says the apartment can only be used as a residence.
Yes I will be in town for the first 6 months and then we will either move on base or find a rental home off base. We tried to find one for when we get there but slim pickings in our price range. Hopefully when I find a job we can up our price range!Comment
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Yep in am in Grand Forks!!! I will have to see what my lease says, i think it says somehthing to the order of single family residense. Did you ask your landlord about doing daycare?Comment
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No not yet because I didn't think it was an option! I am looking forward to finding something outside of the home...I think!Comment
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What state are you in? Most states have laws that protect family childcares. For example, here in CA all apartments have in their contracts that the dwelling only be used for residential purposes and not to run a business out of them however child care isn't seen as a "business" as in like a retail store etc. We have seperate laws that prohibit that anyone be denied the chance to run a daycare from their apartment or rental so what state are you in?Comment
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I will be in North Dakota as of next month!
Sorry OP, didn't mean to hijack your threadComment
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Thank you! You are right. We have to do what we love. Life is too short. Although I loved this for years, I'm just not there at this particular time.Comment
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maybe you need to revamp. Do a little more with the kids. Plan your day to have some busy moments, schedule things in.
I fount that I have more joy in doing this when I revamp and get back to why I like what I do. I think we all get in this crud mode every once in a while here is what I do when I feel this way
call a friend,pref a friend that does daycare and knows the struggles I am having
look around at my space to see how I can improve or change it up
plan out activities to do with the kids instead of always having free play
get outside as much as possible
give myself a break
think of myself and do something for me.
Remind myself that every job has it's ups and downs and that it could be worse- change up my stinky thinking.
plan for next years vacation, or a future event.
get on the floor with the kids even more then I already do.
talk it out with hubby.
take a class, or training
simplify and organize
if none of this helps then it time to think about a career change or a break. Having clear rules, policy hand book and contract and great working relationships with the parents also helps. Keeping daycare separate from my personal life is a must, and not taking everything on, or the drama which I don't have at this time.....yeah yeah Another thing is watching the load of kids that you have, too many, high maintenance, the ages, and the hours that you keep your business open. Long hours can drain the best of the best.
make a list of pros and cons and see which side has the most weight value. I have heard that most people will make three major career changes in their lifetime. If the gig is up, move happily onto other things and go for it.
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I know. I've been doing thids a long time One of my families is high maintenance. I am not wanting to do all the structure as I've done that and burnt out (it was a rock'in structure, though!). Today I am totally wiped from screaming and crying and super rough little one (three diff. dck's at that).
I don't know if we can afford for me to quit. plus, ironically, i may be bored if i do quit. but i do think i need to let the one family go. it's so hard for so many reasons. kinda sad.
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I just heard that if a person dreads going back to work every Sat. or Sun. week after week then thats pretty much a sign of burn out.
I thought that was real interesting as sometimes I feel this way and then I make one teeny tiny change and can't wait for the kids to see it. So I was actually thinking maybe every weekend seeing what I can change and see if it helps my attitude.
You might try something like that!
Each day is a fresh start
Never look back on regrets
Live life to the fullest
We only get one shot at this!!
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