Resentful day?

[Josiegirl]

It's bothered me in the past but not so much anymore. I'm here anyways, working with others so what's a couple more?
What I do find myself resenting sometimes is when a dcp squabbles over what they pay for dc rates, then their child comes dressed to the nines or they vacation in the nicest places during the summer while I'm trying to earn money, working like a dog and planning for extra expenses come fall.
Course then when my green-eyed monster shows his ugly face I remember that saying something about 'I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man that had no feet.'
Most days I feel Blessed to have the dcfs I do.

[daycarediva]

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

same here. Annoyed? you bet! Upset about the lack of time they spend with their children? you bet!

[Unregistered]

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

This ^^
If providers start resenting their job or the fact that parents buy the services they sell, then maybe it's time to find a new career.
If parents never used daycare, there would be little use for child care providers.
I am happy that I have clients that buy my services because that means I am gainfully employed.

[nannyde]

No. I adore my parents. I have never felt resentment.

[Play Care]

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.

Yep. It's hard to get resentful over a parent taking a "me" day when next week I'll be doing the same thing:: my kids are in school now, but when they were little these days were a treat - a mommy day and we could go anywhere. now I'll get the day to myself (thinking massage or pedicure, not sure) and pick them up from school (they love not having to take the bus home)

OP, I don't want to discount your feelings or make you feel bad. If you feel yourself getting resentful, take a day off. Start taking some "you" time. Be closed on the day your own kids have a class party and you want to go. Close and go out to lunch or stay in your pj's watching crappy movies all day. See if that helps. :hug:

[CurtainCrawlerCaretaker]

This ^^
If providers start resenting their job or the fact that parents buy the services they sell, then maybe it's time to find a new career.
If parents never used daycare, there would be little use for child care providers.
I am happy that I have clients that buy my services because that means I am gainfully employed.

Exactly. As long as parents arrive and leave between my operating hours, why should I complain? Yes, a huge part of us is envious of them, most of us didn't have the option when our own children were young to knock off work early to meet a friend for coffee, or go shopping, or go to a Dr. appointment alone. I remember feeling annoyed and jealous when a parent went and did all the things alone that I had to do dragging my kids around town. I decided a long time ago to not care what parents did during their time their children were with me. I offer a service. They pay for it. The end. I am a much happier and content provider now than I was in the beginning...15 years ago