My Feelings were Hurt by DCD

[Crazy Baby]

Dad made a comment to me implying that my job is easy and that is isn't really a job. That really rubbed me the wrong way. Now I know how he really feels about my purpose.

Do you all every get people who seem to not respect what you are doing as a legitimate job?

I work hard and I have to deal with your "spirited" child almost more than you do dad! Thank you!

[midaycare]

I've had people say things before, but I work harder now than I did in the office or schools.

Every job has crap you have to deal with. This is just one of those things.

[Josiegirl]

Dcd doesn't have a clue, that's all. :confused: Usually people that make those types of comments don't know what running a daycare consists of. They have this unrealistic old-fashioned idea we're the baby-sitter and all we do is play, watch movies all day, etc. Try not to let it get to you.

It's sad really that people make judgements about other people's work when they don't see them in action. Tell dcd to watch a 'Calgon take me away' commercial about 100 times and that's your day.

[KiddieCahoots]

As hurtful as that can be, try not to take it personally.
Dcd is still sending his child to be in your care, and paying you. That speaks more volume than his ignorant comment.

[Maggie]

I've had so many people over the years tell me how lucky I was to have a job where I get to play all day. It used to make me mad and I'd get defensive now I just offer them the information on how to start their own daycare.

[Thriftylady]

I would try not to be offended. I agree with the others, people just don't get it. People think we sit around on the sofa and watch kids play all day. It is funny because I was thinking of it today while doing my "housewife" chores how many people think being a "housewife" or a SAHM is just a barrel of monkeys! Truth is until people do what we do, and do it as well as we do, they don't get it.

[sharlan]

You guys are forgetting the sofa, soap operas, and chocolate bon bins.

[Rockgirl]

You guys are forgetting the sofa, soap operas, and chocolate bon bins.

Lol, right!

Seriously, the people that make those comments wouldn't last a day.

[LittleTikes]

I ran into a former dcm, during Parents Night at our kids' school and she said, "Tell me you're not still watching kids." (I am.) It hurt my feelings, but I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. What exactly am I supposed to be doing? It's not like I'm wasting my degree in dentistry!

[laundrymom]

I ran into a former dcm, during Parents Night at our kids' school and she said, "Tell me you're not still watching kids." (I am.) It hurt my feelings, but I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. What exactly am I supposed to be doing? It's not like I'm wasting my degree in dentistry!

"Why? Did I not do a good job"?????
Then do the stare
"I make too good of money to wear real clothes every day. Sorry. "

[nannyde]

"It is easy. You should try it. The kids are delightful. The babies never cry. They eat well, play well, and sleep like babies at nap. The parents... well I thank the good Lord every day for them. They pay on time. Bring and pick up their kids on time. They NEVER bring them sick. They ALWAYS keep them home when they are sick. They dress them beautifully in clothing that fits and is easy for me. The kids are always perfectly clean.

It isn't really a job... it's a pleasure! You should quit your job and get a piece of my perfect job!"

[laundrymom]

I just fell for NannyDe!!

"It is easy. You should try it. The kids are delightful. The babies never cry. They eat well, play well, and sleep like babies at nap. The parents... well I thank the good Lord every day for them. They pay on time. Bring and pick up their kids on time. They NEVER bring them sick. They ALWAYS keep them home when they are sick. They dress them beautifully in clothing that fits and is easy for me. The kids are always perfectly clean.

It isn't really a job... it's a pleasure! You should quit your job and get a piece of my perfect job!"

[spedmommy4]

I ran into a former dcm, during Parents Night at our kids' school and she said, "Tell me you're not still watching kids." (I am.) It hurt my feelings, but I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. What exactly am I supposed to be doing? It's not like I'm wasting my degree in dentistry!

Right!?! I get the funny looks a lot, especially since I have a master's degree and a teaching license. My favorite question is, "Why don't you work for a school district?"

Anyway, I've learned to ignore it. I did not enjoy working for the school district. I make more doing this and the kids who need me (for SPED services) make more progress in a shorter amount of time. The way I see it, as long as I'm happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

[Sunshine74]

I ran into a former dcm, during Parents Night at our kids' school and she said, "Tell me you're not still watching kids." (I am.) It hurt my feelings, but I have a degree in Early Childhood Education. What exactly am I supposed to be doing? It's not like I'm wasting my degree in dentistry!

Right!?! I get the funny looks a lot, especially since I have a master's degree and a teaching license. My favorite question is, "Why don't you work for a school district?"

Anyway, I've learned to ignore it. I did not enjoy working for the school district. I make more doing this and the kids who need me (for SPED services) make more progress in a shorter amount of time. The way I see it, as long as I'm happy, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

I got that reaction from several classmates and even a professor when I was in college for my early childhood degree. I wish I was a little more outspoken, because there are a lot of things I could have said.

[DaveA]

A lot of people don't get the job. My wife didn't really get it even until she subbed for me a few times, and she was supportive the whole way. I don't let it get to me. Plus people say stupid stuff- I'm a shining example of that


Regardless- if DCPs are happy, you're making money, and enjoying yourself it's all good.