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Has anyone had a day where you feel really resentful towards the parents? Out of 6 kcds today only one has a parent working. She will end up being the only one to pick up early.
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Every. Day. Even my favorite family I resent at times, but most of the time there is only one family that I resent every second I think about them. -
I can honestly say not really,
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Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue.
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Maybe that's what I need to do, because I don't take time off unless is it's a holidayI can honestly say not really,.
Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue.
having a very resentful day today. Moms are tired of raising their kids so they are having spa days.
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I can honestly say not really,.
Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue.
I don't resent any of my families... I don't think I ever have. I've been annoyed with them and definitely had my share of eye rolling incidents, but I've never resented them. My job is pretty sweet and I have it pretty good
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I experienced resentment from time to time until I started doing this. I need to do it a little more often, but just the little bit that I do take off has made a big difference.I can honestly say not really,.
Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue.Comment
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I used to be SO resentful, especially this time of year. I kept missing my kids' school holiday parties, only to discover that all of my parents weren't working or had taken a half day, anyway. Same with working on days when I wasn't feeling 100%, and they would roll in and show off their manicure. Now, I close early and get more time off. It really works. If your needs are being met, too, you tend to not care as much.I can honestly say not really,.
Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue.Comment
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I understand. All these me days get under my skin. One dcm picked up yesterday and had been at her company awards day thing. But afterwards, they went bowling and had a couple of drinks. She picked up at 5 even though the awards thing ended at 11am. I was thinking that must be nice! I sure wouldn't know... Because I'm taking care of your kid every.single.day whether you're working or not.
So yes, I experience some resentment, but I do agree with the others that it probably wouldn't be that way if I would take a day for myself every once in a while. But even if I did, my own kids would be with me. I just can't see sending them away so that I can have a me day.Comment
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I can honestly say not really,.
Why? Because I take time off when I need it. I'll be off 3 days next week, almost two weeks at Christmas, plus some personal days in between. When I am sick, I close to rest and recover.
When I started taking care of ME first, resentment becomes a nonissue. I take a lot of time off. I think there are only 2 months in the entire year that I don't have at least on day off. I'm taking almost 3 weeks off at Christmas.
Also, the parents are paying for my service. It's their right to use it. I really don't care if they are working or not.Comment
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I haven't been resentful so far, but I have awesome families and I've only been open this year. So maybe give it time? ::
I also really, really like this job. And I have my mom to help out when I need to go to a holiday party or something at my son's school.
In a few years if he starts a sport, it may be a little more difficult. We'll see!Comment
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in the past I could say this. But I learned that if I ever have negative feelings about any family or child that affects me past my working hours, it is time for that family to GO.
I let go of a family that just ****ed the life out of me and it felt like the weight of the world was lifted off of me. Everyone said how much happier I was.Last edited by daycare; 11-21-2014, 09:13 AM.Comment
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I can see where if a parent is doing it weekly then it would get old, but parents sometimes need a day without kids for a variety of reasons. Whether it be a doctor's appointment, Christmas shopping for the child in question, or even just a mental health day for the parent, as long as it's scheduled during normal hours of care then it really shouldn't matter.Comment
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I agree with this.... I actually offer a free parents night out once a month for 2 hours so that parents can have the opportunity to have a date night and bond. All of them tell me it's just what they need to keep the love alive. I think of it as if the parents are happy then they will have the patience to deal with their child. It is what I believe and love to do.
I could care less what my parents are doing while I am here. I am running a business in which I am paid for. As long as you follow my rules and pay on time, I don't care what you do....
BTW I currently have 3 FT families that the dcms don't work... and 4 families that have nannies at home.Comment
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Having 2 or 3 kids show up always agitated me....so now I have taken all the school holidays, even the day they are out for Fair in our county.....I get paid for 52 weeks a year.....I tell my parents upon interviewing that these are days I can spend with my own boys....granted some clients enroll in my program, some do not...but at least I cut out the reason I was griping because these are the days I never knew how many would show up ::
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