Sorry that this is a little late so... I finally "stood up" to my employers. Brought up some of the biggest concerns that I have been having about my new job and didn't back down when 'challenged'. Sorry I know that isn't much detail about what was actually discussed. It was a bit of a heated conversation even though I was really nervous. I accomplished what I wanted I suppose. I will no longer be working ridiculous hours. I am still going to be looking for a new job though. Fact of the matter is, that I don't get along with the family, I am not comfortable and the disrespect hasn't gone away. I may have gotten what I wanted as far as hours go but that doesn't really change the situation as a whole.
Plus I am sure after our conversation I have caused... maybe the better way of putting it is I have tipped the balance? Challenged the other female figure and showed that I am just as strong willed of a woman and will not be pushed around? So I get the sneaking suspicion that if I don't leave then I will slowly be weeded out.
Good news is I do have a lead on a new job. I will be meeting with the new family on Friday so hopefully all goes well. Crossing my fingers. I just hope that this head cold that I have will go away by then. Third time of being sick since I have started this job only a month ago. Bleh!
I hope that you all are doing well. Sorry that there isn't much else to write about as of right now.
Good for you! On both accounts. It's too bad it had to come to this, but people just can't treat each other like that. And you can't work under such circumstances. I hope this new job pans out.
ReplyDeleteIt really is. I think it was only a matter of time though. If it wasn't this then I am sure it would have come down to the lack of connection with the children. Its hard to be successful as a nanny if you don't get along well with the children I mean they are the centering focus of your job after all.
DeleteI am so happy for you and proud of you! Crossing my fingers for the new job ;o) All the best ;o)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I will get on tonight and let everyone know how it went.
DeleteI wish you the best. Working for someone else is such a difficult thing to do. It is one of the things that makes me feel better when I tell myself, Hm, but working at a 9-5 job used to give you 3 times what you make now. Oh well, my sanity comes first, right?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the job you have your eye on!
Lol I hear that! Hense the reason I don't mind that this new lead is only a part time job. I will miss the extra cash but if I am miserable all the time then what good is working that much really doing?
DeleteSounds like you being sick is linked to being so stressed at work, hopefully a new job will cure that for you. Not very many people have the balls to stand up for themselves and you did, be proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteI agree I think part of it is stress and part of it is that they catch everything! I hate to say it but I really think that the children are under exposed and that its causing a bad effect on their immune systems. I completely understand wanting a clean house but clorox wiping toys everyday, making sure they avoid all contact with other children at the park and even making them keep their distance during play dates in their own home? And yet they still have had multiple colds, the stomach flu, and bronchitis in the month that I have been there? Sometimes you just have to let kids be kids and let them get sick. I know that sounds bad but... how else are their bodies supposed to learn how to fight viruses off?
DeleteAll children should be allowed to play in the dirt and eat bugs! That's how we build our immune systems. Kills me to see every child carrying around hand sanitizer and afraid of any dirt or grime at all, for their sake I hope they build good immune systems somehow.
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