Termed Because Of Political Views?

[Live and Learn]

dear mom,

wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.

i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.

it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.


when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you

already filled the spot.

this!

Maybe that will teach her to COMMUNICATE when she has issues rather than jump to conclusions.

[Michael]

Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.

It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.

[nannyde]

Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.

It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.

Yes this

I love having different news channels and informational channels on. My current passion is the new OWN network. The "Masters" series is excellent.

I remember when CNN was brand new. LOVED it. Then I became a CourtTV junkie. Then MSNBC ... then the internet

Internet is my fave.

Live and LEARN

[MN Mom]

Too bad you didn't have Glenn Beck on talking about the anti Christ or the 12th imam. She may have imploded right in front of you. I actually watch both left and right news channels. Information can't be bad for you. Cognitive skills are required in this day and age.

It bothers me sometimes when you can't have real conversation with opposing views. Heck, I might learn something new today. To be so judgmental means that person has stopped learning, stagnated and is immobilized in life.

Michael: The 12th Imam show was interesting. I prefer to get several viewpoints on politics as well. I have coffee and read Real Clear Politics every morning. It has a plethora of differing viewpoints.

[Kaddidle Care]

This is my reply:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IHAZeqwQvA

Very interesting - but stupid.

Now she's out of a babysitter. D'oh!

[Unregistered]

Left/Right

My dad is liberal and my mom was conservative and being able to hear them debate over them helped me to learn that it is possible to coexist with people who don't share the same political opinions. I'm not saying that there weren't times when debates would get heated, but on the whole, my parents were respectful of one another's differences. I'm glad that I had exposure to different political opinions so that I could learn to have one that I can hold because I WANT to, and not because it's the only one that I've ever been exposed to.

[littlemonkeys]

WOW!! That is just crazy. I can't wait to hear how you responded.

now, i love nannyde's letter, but i'm a bit more passive agressive.

i would lie just to make her feel like an ***.

dear mom,

wow! its so great to realize we have the same political beliefs. my husband was flipping through the channels, when he had to get up to go to the bathroom, and happened to stop on fox. we were just talking about what a joke that channel is as you were walking through the door.

i am just returning this email to let you know i received your termination notice.

it was a pleasure working with you, and good luck to you in the future.


when she emails back to apologize for judging you, make sure to tell her you already filled the spot.

Dear DCM,

Thank you so much for your termination email. It is refreshing to know that there ARE young people from your generation who have strong political convictions and who are willing to sacrifice whatever it takes to let their opinions be known.

As much as we love having DCB here we understand completely that it is worth loosing a wonderful day care opportunity in order to live up to and stand by your political views. Political opinions are much more valuable than even the best child care.

You are an amazing and wonderful woman and mother. It was a pleasure to work with you even for such a short time.

Good luck to you and your family.

Nan

I love both of these!!! ::::::

[cillybean83]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

[marniewon]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

Good for you! I'm sure that effectively put her in her place while maintaining your professionalism!

[E Daycare]

Wow! You know this is the reason why no one will ever know my families political or religious beliefs or lack there of. People assume that what you are politically or religiously completely molds you. Some people this is true but if youre a good provider then what the heck does it matter what you believ in and what not?

This makes me so mad! Our dcp was on a completely different page then what we are but you know what, she was a awesome person and provider! Ugh some people. This is goes hand in hand with people asking if youre ok with watching different types of race (I actually had a current dcp ask me this at interview.)

UGH

[Zoe]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

That was perfect. Good for you!!!

[SilverSabre25]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

Awesome; I think that was a perfect response. Go you!

[E Daycare]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

That is perfect! Hopefully next time she will keep other peoples feelings and beliefs in mind when she goes about looking for care.

[MN Mom]

so I wrote her back and said we were just flipping channels, essentially the exact letter posted here...she wrote back "oh thank god, I hope you understand how I felt about having to end our agreement after seeing that! You can just disregard my first email! "

I wrote back "Actually, I can't disregard your first email, because unfortunately, I can't work with someone who is so willing to jump off the deep end and spew accusations at me for areas of my life that you have no right to be a part of. See, your issue wasn't with the tv being ON (which I might have been able to understand) you issue was with what was on the TV (which again, I would have been able to understand if someone inappropriate was on). Regardless of political opinions, they aren't what make a good parent, or a good provider, they are a separate part of who we are as individuals, and essentially what you said when you thought i was an ignorant conservative is that who I am as a person outside of who I am as a provider, isn't good enough...and I don't need that negative energy in my life. I wish you the best on your search for replacement drop in care."

Good Job! Wonderful response.

[jen]

Good for you!!! Did she respond?