Question For The Burnouts Or Providers With Low Numbers....

[Chellieleanne]

No. I don't like grown-ups.

Short and to the point. This is me I could do doggie daycare but might have to convince DH haha!


I would like to be able to use crocheting or sewing, maybe baking, as a source of income for me but that may come when my own kids are older and I am tired of taking care of babies.

[sahm1225]

No. I don't like grown-ups.

This. There's an innocence that comes w working w children. I know if they tell me that they don't like me it's because they are trying to communicate to me that they didn't like something. With a grown up, they could totally mean it!

I had a dcm that works w the elderly. She's a strong type where nothing bothers her but she said there were days when they would continue to be so mean to her that she would want to cry. I think it takes a very special person to work with children and an even more special person to work w the elderly.

Quick story - My dh grandpa 96 passed away in october. We had to relocate grandma 90 to live with my mother in law. They have a care taker come in a few days a week. grandma is the nicest person in the world but she's still grieving and having issues w being taken from her home against her will (she needs 24/7 care, but refuses to admit it). Well, she tells her caretaker that she is not allowed to sit anywhere in the house because seats are reserved for invited guests and not intruders. If she's in a bad mood, she will ignore the caretaker and say things like 'I don't like you so I can't hear you'. It's very heart breaking.

[TwinKristi]

No way... The only way I would step foot info a facility or home for adults would be for my own family. Most aging adults don't have the money to pay for private care (plus it's super cheap here) so then you're left with disabled adults who are getting care paid by the state which is a hassle as well. The most cost-effective route is an adult home. I have friends (3 of my 4 best friends from high school) who provide in-home care for the elderly and it's not nearly as rewarding plus they could die at any moment (many are needing care because they're dying) and then you're out a job. Plus you can't care for multiple adults at once outside of an adult care home which is borderline gross most of the time.
It's another line of work altogether and nothing even close to home childcare.