What Do You Usually Say When Asked About Your Profession?

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  • Holiday Park
    New Daycare.com Member
    • Oct 2012
    • 279

    #46
    Originally posted by MNMum
    I run a home daycare 4 days per week and continue to work about two days per month as a NICU RN or Lactation Consultant. The home daycare is twice the work, for half the pay, but I'm home for my kids
    Wow those other two things you do is what I would love to do on the side ! How great that you can switch between thre reqarding jobs that ALL have to do with directly benefiting the health and well being of a baby/child . Bring a "lactavist" I actually have on my website that I provide lactation advice (only to clients) if ever needed. I have so much personal experience to share with others ;-) .

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    • littlemissmuffet
      Advanced Daycare.com Member
      • Jan 2011
      • 2194

      #47
      I simply say I own and operate a successful daycare. I am not the least bit embarrassed, because I know how few can do this job, and do it well.

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

        #48
        I often have to go to conferences where people know DH and I from my former fast paced/competitive career. I always get asked "So what are you doing now?"

        I always tell them that I hit a goldmine.

        I explain that I found a way to double my income, cut my taxes, get to be home for my husband & kids every day while having off every night, weekend and holiday.

        The family oriented people at the table are usually all ears, the catty pretentious people are left shuffling awkwardly in their seats.
        - Unless otherwise stated, all my posts are personal opinion and worth what you paid for them.

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        • christine19720
          New Daycare.com Member
          • Jun 2012
          • 95

          #49
          Early Childhood Educator

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          • AnneCordelia
            Daycare.com Member
            • Jul 2011
            • 816

            #50
            I say I operate a small daycare in my home. I have a great program and am proud of it! I always have business cards handy too....everyone knows someone who needs good daycare.

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            • daycaremom76
              New Daycare.com Member
              • May 2011
              • 160

              #51
              Every time I get asked this I can feel my skin turning red, because once I tell them what I do it's usually followed by questions about their obnoxious child or just silence. Three years ago I quit a prestigious job to do this and I guess people think I took a pay cut which is completely the opposite. From some people who didn't know where I worked prior I feel like they think I am uneducated so I have to be a "babysitter" cause after all how much knowledge does it take to change diapers and watch tv all day. I've had 8 kids at one time, now I have 6 but I get the OMG how can you handle that??? I even get that from new parents that interview and find out how many I have. People are also under the impression that we work for the parents and we have to do whatever they tell us to do. I get the question "How do you handle so many instructions from parents or don't you get tired of being bossed around by parents all day. Usually when they find out that "I" am in charge of my daycare, "I" tell my parent's when I am open/closed, "I" tell my parent's when I take vacations, "I" tell my parents when I am closed WITH PAY, "I" decide what happens at my daycare and no one tells me what to do they usually change their tone and are like THAT'S GREAT! I post pictures all day to facebook of the fun we have & my working friends get so jealous! I've also gotten the comments like "your able to pay the bills?" I don't think people realize how much money is in daycare and come tax time, we make a killer!!!! happyface

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              • melskids
                Daycare.com Member
                • Feb 2010
                • 1776

                #52
                I am a glorified a$$ wiper just like the three generations before me.

                I am at a point where I am tired of justifying what I do to narrow minded people. I am sarcastic and have no filter, so this is what usually slips out of my mouth before I have time to think about what I'm going to say.

                In all seriousness though, if someone is genuinely interested, I usually just say I am a childcare provider.

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                • Blackcat31
                  • Oct 2010
                  • 36124

                  #53
                  Originally posted by melskids
                  I am a glorified a$$ wiper just like the three generations before me.

                  I am at a point where I am tired of justifying what I do to narrow minded people. I am sarcastic and have no filter, so this is what usually slips out of my mouth before I have time to think about what I'm going to say.

                  In all seriousness though, if someone is genuinely interested, I usually just say I am a childcare provider.
                  :::::::: I really lovethis the way you think.

                  I got tired of defending myself years ago. I couldn't care less what others think I do or don't do when I say "daycare provider".

                  Apparently doing what we do is tough for parents too or we wouldn't be complaining all the time about all these kids left in our care for so many hours per day every day.

                  It is what it is and no matter what lable others give it, I pay my bills no problem, don't work nights, weekends or holidays, know EXACTLY when I will get a raise and don't have to answer to anyone other than me. Can't really ask for a better job.

                  Atleast the sometimes crabby obnoxious co-workers I have nap every day for a couple hours.

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                  • countrymom
                    Daycare.com Member
                    • Aug 2010
                    • 4874

                    #54
                    I have to agree with you all. Why is it that the minute you tell them what you do, its like a silence comes. Like really, I make more money than those that work at walmart, but walmart employees rank higher than me.

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                    • snips&snails
                      New Daycare.com Member
                      • Oct 2012
                      • 91

                      #55
                      I don't think you sold out - I think you helped change a few people's perspectives

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                      • Binkybobo
                        New Daycare.com Member
                        • Oct 2012
                        • 212

                        #56
                        Originally posted by countrymom
                        I have to agree with you all. Why is it that the minute you tell them what you do, its like a silence comes. Like really, I make more money than those that work at walmart, but walmart employees rank higher than me.
                        IKR! The grocery clerk looked down her nose at me? What? I know it's not all about money. I never looked down at her for being a grocery scanner, which is a job I worked for minimum wage when I was 17 years old.

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                        • renodeb
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 837

                          #57
                          When the subject comes up I say " I run a child care out of my home". I often get the " I could never do that remark" or the "how do you care for all the kids at once, I couldnt stand all the crying. If someone I know asks me if I still do that baby sitting thing I usually just say yes. (get tired of explaining it) I think a lot of people just dont understand the concept of a home based child care. Usually as soon as I mention that Im licensed people understand. I think my answer depends on the company Im in.
                          Deb

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                          • originalkat
                            Daycare.com Member
                            • Dec 2009
                            • 1392

                            #58
                            I say, "I own a home-based childcare and preschool."

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                            • wdmmom
                              Advanced Daycare.com
                              • Mar 2011
                              • 2713

                              #59
                              I am the owner and operator of a daycare.

                              I quit caring what others think a long time ago. I see how much money I make each year on my tax returns. Im happy with it and the bank is happy with it so I dont see a problem. After all, isnt that really all that matters?!

                              I have a dcd that specializes in detecting hearing and vision loss in young children. If you ask him what he does, he'll tell you the same thing everyday. He says, " I work with preschoolers all day." Sounds like a good job to me!

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                              • Lyss
                                Chaos Coordinator :)
                                • Apr 2012
                                • 1429

                                #60
                                Originally posted by MarinaVanessa
                                so I said "Oh you're an IT guy" to which of course he was a little offended by and then you could see the realization hit him and I knew he got my point and so then all I have to do is smile.

                                I've used this scenario DOZENS of times. I for one am one of those that is bothered my being called a babysitter so I always clarify when I am called one.

                                Other professions I've used it with
                                Medical assistant = Nurse
                                Janitor = Maintenence Supervisor
                                Bank Teller = Financial Advisor
                                Insurance Agent = Medical Benefit Advisor
                                Receptionist = Personal Assistant
                                Secretary = Front Office Manager
                                **The first is what I called them and the second is what they actually did for a living (these are the ones that I can remember of the top of head).
                                I'm totally using this!!!

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