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I'm really hurt. Two of my daycare families are done for the year (Christmas holidays) and neither of them even gave me so much as a card. I don't want much, just a little thank you for what I do.
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So sorry!
Some people are just rude. But hang in there, maybe it's in the mail?!?! -
On the Today show the other day they had an ettiquette expert on and he said that a daycare provider or nanny should be given a weeks pay as a gift/tip for Christmas. Don't we all wish!!! Hugs, maybe it's in the mail!Comment
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Years ago I had a whole group of parents who gave generously. This new generation - nothing. I know how you feel.
We thank you for serving the children and their families.Comment
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I'm sorry that there was no card or any thanks!
You definitely deserve it. Thank you for all you do & for your loving & caring manner. May you have a wonderful holiday!
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That's very disrespectful, selfish, and shows a lack of manners. I would be devestated if my parents treated me like that. I can't even imagine it.
Hugs to you and Merry Christmas
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Yeah that is sad and really ****s. I wish I could get a thank you, just once would be great!!
I think they are just really rude!Comment
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I would call them Monday when you think they would be home and just wish them a Merry Christmas and tell them you didn't get the chance to wish them Merry Christmas before they left. Maybe they will do the same? It would make you look good and feel better, even if they don't have the brain to say it back. If you call after your daycare hours, you can count the time spent on the phone!:
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I heard of a provider who sent out a newsletter thanking all the parents for the very generous gifts and especially the cards. She didn't get a gift or card from all of them, but maybe they were shamed enough to realize they were jerks.Comment
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I know it can be very hurtful when parents don't recognize the effort you make caring for their kids; I'm sorry you're feeling so bad. I've been doing child care for about 13 years and in that time, I've had many generous parents who have given me some wonderful gifts both at Christmas and when they've left my care (full weeks' pay, beautiful, handmade pieces of furniture, gift cards, candles, lotions, etc. and my personal favorite: updated pictures of their kids!). I've also had parents who have given me nothing. I decided a long time ago not to take it personally. I try not to anticipate getting thanks from the parents so when I do get them, I'm surprised and when I don't get them, I'm not disappointed. Unfortunately, manners aren't being taught the way they used to be. Kids that aren't taught manners grow up to be adults who don't have manners.Comment
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that's crazy - school has been out here all week and the kids missed their christmas parties. i was mad bc i didn't get to give their teachers the gifts i bought/made. i made my son's preschool teacher a crayon collage in a frame thing and i really wanted to give it to her along with a gift card. i sent her a message though and told her if she happens to be at work on monday for any reason (possible since they were out all week) to let me know bc i wanted to bring her something. i even get something for the assistants and the bus driver. did i mention i'm poor?
seriously, i started telling my family last year to stop buying gifts for me and i wouldn't buy for them. same goes with family that have kids - we agreed they don't buy my kids gifts and i won't buy for theirs. they just always end up with entirely too many toys and i end up with entirely too little cash. so, the only ppl i buy for other than my kids are their teachers - it's crazy that there are people who don't. i got into an argument with my sister about this once bc she said "they're just doing their job" and it got pretty heated. of course, i'm biased, but i think i'm right if anyone deserves a thank you at christmas it's the person who takes care of your kid half the day, every day.Comment
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HA!
I just did a quick google to see what would come up on Christmas Gift Ideas for Daycare Providers.
My goodness, nothing about a weeks pay came up that's for sure. They are saying "something cheap but not breakable garbage cheap", ornaments, or at most 15-20 dollars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have to admit, I would be a little hurt if I don't receive anything, but at the same time, I would be VERY appreciative of just a christmas card. As I am extremely tight right now, and buying gifts for all the children would be a little tough for me. But I am very clever in the baking department, dollar store buys etc. So I can also figure out something.Comment
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I guess I am one of the lucky few. When I worked at my former center, I too, would be lucky to get a thank you. Of course some parents would give me cards, and little knick knacks. I know at Christmas I shouldn't be greedy and all that but I worked hard all year and again would be lucky to get a card. It is a bummer.
Now I am a private nanny. This will be my second Christmas with them. Last year I got 2 paid weeks vacation PLUS a Target gift card. This year its almost again 2 weeks paid vacation (they are coming home sooner :.
But do you know what the best part of all this is? Every single day I leave, the mother and/or father says thank you, have a good night, see you tomorrow, have a great weekend, etc..and they MEAN IT. To me that is the Christmas present I can ask for and its all year round too
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I have one little boy who grabs my face and looks into my eyes and says,.. Thank you for the nice time, I love you... every day. That to me means more than anything.
I guess I am one of the lucky few. When I worked at my former center, I too, would be lucky to get a thank you. Of course some parents would give me cards, and little knick knacks. I know at Christmas I shouldn't be greedy and all that but I worked hard all year and again would be lucky to get a card. It is a bummer.
Now I am a private nanny. This will be my second Christmas with them. Last year I got 2 paid weeks vacation PLUS a Target gift card. This year its almost again 2 weeks paid vacation (they are coming home sooner :.
But do you know what the best part of all this is? Every single day I leave, the mother and/or father says thank you, have a good night, see you tomorrow, have a great weekend, etc..and they MEAN IT. To me that is the Christmas present I can ask for and its all year round tooComment
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