My Babysitter Termed Me Because I Refused To Pay Her To Get Ready For A Friday Night

[afmama]

I'm lost on the "troll" term? I guess I'm not on forums enough...what does that mean?

I agree with all the rest...what exactly would you like for us to do? However here, children napping are always within sight. So I may leave the room for a min. or 2 to do laundry or pee. But I don't leave them out of sight to do make-up.....which at the minimum takes like 10-15 min.

[Kaddidle Care]

I'm lost on the "troll" term? I guess I'm not on forums enough...what does that mean?

Warning... video is PG-13 or thereabouts: (slightly off topic.. well... really off topic except for the Troll part)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5TXqe8Y

[SilverSabre25]

I'm lost on the "troll" term? I guess I'm not on forums enough...what does that mean?

I agree with all the rest...what exactly would you like for us to do? However here, children napping are always within sight. So I may leave the room for a min. or 2 to do laundry or pee. But I don't leave them out of sight to do make-up.....which at the minimum takes like 10-15 min.

A troll is someone who's posting something inflammatory, trying to stir people up and get a big emotional response.

[nannyde]

May I ask why you *had* to? I'm honestly curious.

worked for VERY VERY wealthy people who wanted perfectly dressed and manicured nanny. They even paid for my manicures.



They were sweet folks... they just took me everywhere they went and went from one fancy thing to another. They wouldn't want me to look out of place. It wasn't mean........... just part of the job. I didn't hate putting it on so much .... it was just time... I hated WEARING it. Too slimy for me.

[SilverSabre25]

worked for VERY VERY wealthy people who wanted perfectly dressed and manicured nanny. They even paid for my manicures.



They were sweet folks... they just took me everywhere they went and went from one fancy thing to another. They wouldn't want me to look out of place. It wasn't mean........... just part of the job.

Ah, gotcha. Sounds like a nice cushy job! Must have been a very, very interesting experience, getting to see how that "other half" does things. I didn't expect it was mean, I figured it was part of the job. Just wondered about the rationale behind it. And I totally agree with you on the slimy thing. I don't wear make-up, I hate it, and I hate how it feels on my face. I can't remember the last time I wore the stuff.

[afmama]

Oh myyyy that was funny!! and very informative video! Don't feed the troll! And hopefully this doesn't resort to anybody referencing Hitler! Come on ladies!

[Kaddidle Care]

Yeah, I agree LOL! ::

I like the High Post Count Crown.

The Brit humor is a bit rough here and there - like that teapot thing. EEK!

[Meeko]

Don't feed the trolls!!

[juliebug]

Warning... video is PG-13 or thereabouts: (slightly off topic.. well... really off topic except for the Troll part)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIyr5TXqe8Y

That is great thanks for posting it!

[Cat Herder]

The Brit humor is a bit rough here and there - like that teapot thing. EEK!

I thought it was a great video...too funny. ::::

"Brit humor"?? Maybe I am too "Southern" but I don't understand the reference....:confused:

I love my teapot...it was my Grandmothers... It came with a full set of cups for the guests I never invite over....

[Live and Learn]

I have gotten to the point where I’m right pissed with the fact that she is using my hard earned money to get herself dolled up every Friday night.

YOUR hard earned money?::

Now that money is HER hard earned money!::

Is she wants to spend HER hard earned money on a ton of skittles and roll around in them N A K E D in her living room after her last pickup on a Friday night it is none of your bees wax.

[familyschoolcare]

YOUR hard earned money?::

Now that money is HER hard earned money!::

Is she wants to spend HER hard earned money on a ton of skittles and roll around in them N A K E D in her living room after her last pickup on a Friday night it is none of your bees wax.

Great now I want skittles. But I would eat them not roll around in them naked although I could I am the only one home.

[PitterPatter]

When I show up Friday morning she has her hair straighten and a light amount of make-up on, which I am glad she is professional enough to at least answer the door ready for the day. However, every Friday when I come to pick up my son she has her hair curled all up and complete make-up. Today she even had fake eyelashes on and re-painted her toenails.

I said a few things I should not of at that point due to the pain she had caused to my foot and her husband came out scolded me and told me to leave, which I did. I get home today and find an email from her saying that she could no longer accept my child into her care and is terming me because of harassment. She has a harassment equals no refund in her handbook, but I really do not think that I harassed her. So now my babysitter gets to keep two weeks of pay, I’m out a sitter and she is going to continue painting herself up every Friday! What can I do to get my money back?

OK here's MY own opinion take it or leave it. 1st of all I kinda take offense to the 1st section where u state she has her hair straight and makeup on and u are glad to see she is professional enought to answer the door ready for the day. Does that mean those of us who do not take the time to wear makeup or do anything special to our hair, aren't professional enough?

As for her taking time to get all dolled up how do u know the DH or someone else wasn't watching the children? I don't have to make excuses for her but just curious since DH was there as well. I too use nap time for my restroom break and log in here, do paperwork or wash dishes. The kids are right around the corner from the kitchen for the record. I have ears as does she. She said she would run if she had to right? sooo?

Last I don't know what it is that u said that u shouldn't have but that may be where she is accusing u of harrassment. I too was barked at a few times and utterly told off by a client. Guess where she is now? NOT here! Bye bye for her! Now if u were being kind and just trying to discuss things and she slammed your foot in the door etc and kept your money then that may be something u could battle in court. I say think back to what exactly was said because even in my case the client came crawling back with aplogies 3 weeks later begging to take her back. Things get said in the heated discussion. I would make sure my ducks are in a row before taking this further.

Again just MY opinion.

[BusyBee]

I have been taking my 19-month-old son to a babysitter for 3 months now. I pay a weekly rate of $150 for a full time space which I really think should be cheaper seen as she is open from 6am – 6pm and will only allow for my son to be there from 7:30am – 4:30pm. There are several other kids still there when I pick my son up at 4:30pm, but apparently I’m only allowed to use 9 hours in one day. I have let this slide, I will say, with little complaint on my part but I have gotten to the point where I’m right pissed with the fact that she is using my hard earned money to get herself dolled up every Friday night. When I show up Friday morning she has her hair straighten and a light amount of make-up on, which I am glad she is professional enough to at least answer the door ready for the day. However, every Friday when I come to pick up my son she has her hair curled all up and complete make-up. Today she even had fake eyelashes on and re-painted her toenails. I just could not handle it anymore so I confronted her about it. I asked her when she has the time in her day to make herself look so good while she is watching my son and other kids, her response was during nap time. How is she able to properly supervise my child if she is off in the bathroom curling up her hair and gluing on fake lashes? What if my son was crying while she had wet paint on her toenails? I asked her all this, and she responded with if she needs to run she just runs, if anything gets ruined in the process she will start over. Ok? So how long exactly does this process take I ask. She responds with it depends on the day and what I feel like doing to pretty myself up. At which point I told her I no longer wanted her doing this while my son was in her care. She handed me my son and told me that she was giving me my two weeks notice and will have a letter for me tomorrow morning. When I protested she tried to shut the door on my face and my foot ended up getting smashed, which I had put on the landing because I was not done discussing things with her. I said a few things I should not of at that point due to the pain she had caused to my foot and her husband came out scolded me and told me to leave, which I did. I get home today and find an email from her saying that she could no longer accept my child into her care and is terming me because of harassment. She has a harassment equals no refund in her handbook, but I really do not think that I harassed her. So now my babysitter gets to keep two weeks of pay, I’m out a sitter and she is going to continue painting herself up every Friday! What can I do to get my money back?

Troll or not, this was so funny. Whose hard earned money. hahahahahaha

And... as long as she is still providing proper supervision she can do what she d#$% well wants at nap time. I go on the computer, do yoga, and *gasp* have even curled my hair and put on makeup for an eveing plan.

Get over yourself.

[sharlan]

IF, and I say IF, this is real, it sounds like somebody is jealous.