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I watch a TV show with a neighbor friend on Thursday nights, and we like to have a big girl drink. I told my new dcf they could stop by for paperwork tonight. Now I think I ought to keep my beverage virgin so I don't have alcohol on my breath. I despise how this job overflows on my personal life sometimes!
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I met dcd for the first time last night, and my thoughts were moot on the no-alcohol evening. HE had booze breath! Now, I have nothing against having a beer or a drink to unwind (I do so myself...it's almost a job requirement
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I like dcm, but I don't think she was totally honest with her dh about my thoughts on watching their daughter after daycare hours. He did not seem totally on board with bringing dcg here. And, he even said to me that he is a bully!
Uh, what? How's that again?
Whatever. I can deal with your type. I found my backbone a long time ago, and I ain't afraid to use it. They decided to sign on, and I accepted, as I have 2 open spots and not a lot of promise on the horizon. We shall see how it goes... -
The easiest way to not allow your work life cross into your personal life is to not to anything work related after business hours.
I would not have allowed the new family to drop off paperwork after you closed. (for the very reason you were concerned)
What I do on my off time is not my client's business. On the same note, I don't want to know anything they do on their off time either. :
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As for the new family, why does DCD not seem too happy that the DCG is going to be attending? Did he not want to sign on with you? Or is he just thinking his DD is not going to cut it with you since he labeled her a "bully"?Comment
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Dcd told me he, himself, is a bully. It was in conversation about my middle school ds's, and just an odd off-hand comment he made.
Dcm had asked me about occasionally watching dcg till 6:00 (I close at 5:30) on a few days that dcd coaches his 15yo ds's football. I said, "Sure. It will be an extra $5.00 each time, and here is a list of dates I can't because I teach CCD and won't miss my ds's soccer games." When that part came up they had an awkward "discussion" about it, and dcm told dcd that none of the daycares that were licensed and had a nice program were willing to watch after hours for free or do it every day.
Dcd just didn't seem impressed with my set-up either while dcm oohed and ahhed about how cute it was, or when she was admiring some of the artwork on the walls that I do activities with the littles. He seemed to think that paying someone $75 a week to stick her in a room unattended to fend for herself as long as no one killed her for 60 hours a week was good enough for him, so why pay me over $100?
Yeah, idk why I agreed to let them come by after hours. Dcm works swing shift, dcd works 7-3. I was trying to be accommodating, and I do admit I wanted that deposit and a commitment and have that spot filled.
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Holy moly!Dcd told me he, himself, is a bully. It was in conversation about my middle school ds's, and just an odd off-hand comment he made.
Dcm had asked me about occasionally watching dcg till 6:00 (I close at 5:30) on a few days that dcd coaches his 15yo ds's football. I said, "Sure. It will be an extra $5.00 each time, and here is a list of dates I can't because I teach CCD and won't miss my ds's soccer games." When that part came up they had an awkward "discussion" about it, and dcm told dcd that none of the daycares that were licensed and had a nice program were willing to watch after hours for free or do it every day.
Dcd just didn't seem impressed with my set-up either while dcm oohed and ahhed about how cute it was, or when she was admiring some of the artwork on the walls that I do activities with the littles. He seemed to think that paying someone $75 a week to stick her in a room unattended to fend for herself as long as no one killed her for 60 hours a week was good enough for him, so why pay me over $100?
Yeah, idk why I agreed to let them come by after hours. Dcm works swing shift, dcd works 7-3. I was trying to be accommodating, and I do admit I wanted that deposit and a commitment and have that spot filled.
Obviously dcd IS a bully as his behavior seems to say "I am used to getting my way and no one else is as important as I am"
Ugh, those types of parents drive me crazy. I surely hope for your sake that you will be dealing with DCM more often that DCD.
I'd have to find a way to let him know that I am not a bully but I WILL stick up for myself when necessary and if pushed too far, will bite.
Silly DCD....we deal with manipulative DCK's day in and day out...surely we can manage a self-absorbed bully acting under the guise of a concerned dad.
Hopefully the little one takes after mom.
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Yes, let's hope she is more like mom! She is cute as a button and very nicely behaved for 18-months-old. I was hoping dcd was a tad nervous and maybe just trying to show off a little or something. I did not over-explain my position (I do have a problem with that
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Stay tuned for future posts about dcd's antics that are sure to come!::::::
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Looking forward to it!!Yes, let's hope she is more like mom! She is cute as a button and very nicely behaved for 18-months-old. I was hoping dcd was a tad nervous and maybe just trying to show off a little or something. I did not over-explain my position (I do have a problem with that), and just repeated that I was willing to accommodate where I could, for a fee.
Stay tuned for future posts about dcd's antics that are sure to come!::::::Comment
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