Here's The Fork In The Road...

[daycarediva]

What a blessing you would be to that center! WOW! I hope they get the ball rolling quickly.

The proposal that I emailed over even gave them financial benefits, over the course of a year, they will not only recover the loss of the immediate renovations, my increased salary, but the additional teacher salaries, but they will still see a higher profit margin.

$1/day increases every 3 months for the next 18 months for current clients. All new clients come in at the new rate. (with an entire age group leaving in August for school, that is already 30 new kids at the higher rate) AND I cut the 1/2 day 'wraparound care' rate they were offering UPK kids. NO discount, because they are still paying staff, to 'clean'.

[racemom]

Have you heard back from them? I am sitting here wondering what they have decided!

[daycarediva]

ME TOO! I am supposed to hear either way, today. My phone is attached to my hand today I swear.

[CityGarden]

ME TOO! I am supposed to hear either way, today. My phone is attached to my hand today I swear.

Best of luck! Either way this has been a great learning experience and what a gem you would be to them if they accepted.

[Shell]

Just my two cents: I went back to a center after closing my home daycare. I went back not as the director, but as a program manager and also teacher. I was very excited about getting out of the house, no longer having to deal with business taxes, enrollment, etc.

What I wasn't prepared for, and as a pp mentioned, is the DRAMA that comes with working in a center. I swear, it's worse than high school!

Anyway, I'm almost two years in, and no longer a manager- I could not take the drama one second longer.

I believe you can do this- you have the skill set, the business mind, and you would be a huge asset.

Just beware of the drama 😉 Best of luck in whatever you decide!

[daycarediva]

No non compete. We're negotiating salary. happyface

They are also allowing me to finish out the school year here (I have many teacher families, and it's way easier for my own family)

If we can agree on a number, I start in July!

I was very upfront with her, I plan to work the summer and then reassess the situation in September. Since another teacher finishes her BA this summer, they would have an interim director should I step down.

I need some real clothes, it's no jeans. The last time I had a business casual job was in 2008. Time to hit the nice consignment shops. ::

[Mike]

No non compete. We're negotiating salary. happyface

They are also allowing me to finish out the school year here (I have many teacher families, and it's way easier for my own family)

If we can agree on a number, I start in July!

I was very upfront with her, I plan to work the summer and then reassess the situation in September. Since another teacher finishes her BA this summer, they would have an interim director should I step down.

I need some real clothes, it's no jeans. The last time I had a business casual job was in 2008. Time to hit the nice consignment shops. ::

Congrats happyface
Hope it all goes well for ya.

You and I shop alike. ::

[Blackcat31]

No non compete. We're negotiating salary. happyface

They are also allowing me to finish out the school year here (I have many teacher families, and it's way easier for my own family)

If we can agree on a number, I start in July!

I was very upfront with her, I plan to work the summer and then reassess the situation in September. Since another teacher finishes her BA this summer, they would have an interim director should I step down.

I need some real clothes, it's no jeans. The last time I had a business casual job was in 2008. Time to hit the nice consignment shops. ::

Congratulations!!!! happyface happyface

SUPER happy for you but kinda pissy that you aren't going to be able to be on the board like you are now....

Still overall it sounds like a fantastic opportunity for you and one I can't say I wouldn't have taken myself if I had been presented with an opportunity like that!

You are gonna rock this!!! happyface

[CityGarden]

No non compete. We're negotiating salary. happyface

They are also allowing me to finish out the school year here (I have many teacher families, and it's way easier for my own family)

If we can agree on a number, I start in July!

I was very upfront with her, I plan to work the summer and then reassess the situation in September. Since another teacher finishes her BA this summer, they would have an interim director should I step down.

I need some real clothes, it's no jeans. The last time I had a business casual job was in 2008. Time to hit the nice consignment shops. ::

Woo hoo congrats!!! happyface

I do not allow myself to wear jeans at my in-home program I find I feel better when I am more polished so have fun shopping!

[Josiegirl]

Congratulations!! You're driving a hard bargain with them and it sounds like they reallyreallyreally want you!!! Wish I was half the professional that you are!
And who said you're not gonna stick around here after?

[daycarediva]

TOTALLY sticking around, I have to consult with all of you fine ladies! just not during the work day. I get home at 3:30 though.

I wear jeans or yoga pants 99% of the time for work. ALL of my jeans and yoga pants are stained and have wear in the knees. I have the wardrobe of a 3yo. Sometimes in summer I wear maxi dresses. ::

I have some work pants (maybe 3 pair?) and a few blazers and nice blouses. I can get started at least.

The staff dress code is khaki pants and polo shirts. Maybe I'll start casual Friday or something.

[Ariana]

CONGRATULATIONS happyface. So so exciting!!!

Happy shopping

[momofsix]

Congratulationshappyfacehappyfacehappyface

[CalCare]

Very exciting! Congratulations Starting new projects is the best.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

Very exciting! happyface