Seraphim Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Thanks sweets! XxxoooHiya vic , just caught up with all of this and it is a wonderful read , setting the scene for all this then actually implementing it ...wow ....good for you vic , you should be so so proud of yourself xx Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 Oh man. That's a dilemma. Hopefully, things will start to fall into place, become routine, etc. Once I have all my kids on Dec 14 I hope to hit a schedule and routine. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 4, 2018 Author Share Posted December 4, 2018 So I put in my resignation and one of my former employers does not even acknowledge it . However I did find out she was talking to people to replace me but didn’t acknowledge me even when I asked for a letter of reference. Glad to know I busted my ass for you day and night for five years you ..... Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 Today I had to be stern with one of my moms. Today. Assertive but polite. Last week they had 3 sick days and tomorrow she wanted to pull them out because she had the day off. She saw the look on my face . When she got to work she sent this: Hi L.I will drive .... in tomorrow to school and then drop .... off with you. That way you don't miss a full days pay...and gives me a chance to clean my house! And then I will pick ... up from school and then pick ... up! I sent : Ok, that is great thank you because I only give a few days grace a month as this is my income. I know people can't help getting sick and they don't want to spread it. But the most I can give people is a few days grace because then I start to lose money. I buy all the groceries in advance for the day care and the craft supplies and such . Thanks so much for understanding. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 We don't go to daycare but we have afterschool programs -twice a week and we do "camp" during school breaks. Each one has specific written policies on this sort of thing. In both, they let me switch days if they have room and one gives a refund for a sick day if a certain time period in advance (or a cancellation) and will give a credit if the cancellation is only 24 hours. I know these are families that are there every day but if I were you I would avoid discussing anything personal about your finances-even referencing it and simply point to an official policy you have for all parents - and certainly in the policy you can indicate that the reasoning is because you have to plan for staff/food/supplies in advance (this is in one of the camp policies for a camp we use during school breaks). What you're experiencing seems very typical when you decide to be your own boss and I think written policies -with only very rare exceptions to the written policies-works the best. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 We don't go to daycare but we have afterschool programs -twice a week and we do "camp" during school breaks. Each one has specific written policies on this sort of thing. In both, they let me switch days if they have room and one gives a refund for a sick day if a certain time period in advance (or a cancellation) and will give a credit if the cancellation is only 24 hours. I know these are families that are there every day but if I were you I would avoid discussing anything personal about your finances-even referencing it and simply point to an official policy you have for all parents - and certainly in the policy you can indicate that the reasoning is because you have to plan for staff/food/supplies in advance (this is in one of the camp policies for a camp we use during school breaks). What you're experiencing seems very typical when you decide to be your own boss and I think written policies -with only very rare exceptions to the written policies-works the best. I have a written policy. You pay me regardless. I stupidly have a grace period. That ends Jan 1. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 I have a written policy. You pay me regardless. I stupidly have a grace period. That ends Jan 1. Great and I can see why you did the grace period - sorry about the frustration!!! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 They have a signed contract. It states if your child is scheduled and does not attend you pay regardless. I told them a would give a few days grace a month. People being people take a mile if you give them an opportunity inch. They were sick 3 days last week. And the month before that they used the entire grace period. So they can be sick all they like but they are still paying. The centre where I worked you pay unless you give 2 weeks notice. I already don’t ask them to pay over the 2 week Christmas break and my summer holiday and stat days. I am more than generous. But that is her first warning 2 more and she gets her 2 week release. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 They have a signed contract. It states if your child is scheduled and does not attend you pay regardless. I told them a would give a few days grace a month. People being people take a mile if you give them an opportunity inch. They were sick 3 days last week. And the month before that they used the entire grace period. So they can be sick all they like but they are still paying. The centre where I worked you pay unless you give 2 weeks notice. I already don’t ask them to pay over the 2 week Christmas break and my summer holiday and stat days. I am more than generous. But that is her first warning 2 more and she gets her 2 week release. Yes. This is part of the extra work of having your own center and for you it is worth it to have this kind of extra work. Why does she get released if she agrees to pay when not attending (just curious, no need to answer). Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 If she pays no problem. She doesn’t need to be released but if she can’t afford the care and I am rock bottom cheap then perhaps she needs to be home. Link to comment
Batya33 Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 If she pays no problem. She doesn’t need to be released but if she can’t afford the care and I am rock bottom cheap then perhaps she needs to be home. So if she doesn't pay you then yes of course she can't bring her child. I didn't understand what you meant by "release"/ Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 On my contract states if it’s not working out for the parent or the provider two weeks written notice needs to be given and payment needs to be made . Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 My one little one has returned after a 7 week absence. So the Inn is completely full. J met some former co workers at Wally quite by accident last night. Apparently our former work is a bigger shyte show by the week. Sooooooooooooo glad I am out. I don’t miss it AT ALL. I thought I would but, no. I miss some of the people but not the work place. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 15, 2018 Author Share Posted December 15, 2018 I think I just figured I would miss it because I might have failed but I didn’t. I was terrified to jump out on my own when push comes to shove you have to do something . There’s only two choices ;lay down and die or get up and fight . So I decided to fight and try my skills as a business owner. It has increased my self-esteem immensely . I CAN do. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 I think one of my littles has a developmental disability. I have known him from infancy. His parents have him on a list for assessment , but they have been waiting more than a year. He turned 3 yesterday and he has almost zero verbal skills except for some occasional off the wall full sentences. Other than that he squeeks like a mouse or cries. His play skills are below age appropriate. He doesn’t parallel play or play with others. Today because he had to wait for lunch he was banging his head on the floor crying . I picked him up and cuddled him until he stopped. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Last day of work until the new year. ❤️🎅 Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 Off for Christmas now! Link to comment
pippy longstocking Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Off for Christmas now! yayayayayayaya Happy holidays vic xxxx Link to comment
Seraphim Posted December 22, 2018 Author Share Posted December 22, 2018 yayayayayayaya Happy holidays vic xxxx Thanks Pippy! It was a long azz day! One of my littles had pinkeye and everyone pooped 4 thousand times and no one wanted to sleep. Too excited about Christmas! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Doing a private babysitting tonight. Littles are a snooze in their beds. Link to comment
luminousone Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 Awww... A fitting night for such a job. Hope they pay you well. Doing a private babysitting tonight. Littles are a snooze in their beds. Link to comment
Seraphim Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 I think they will. They are well heeled. Awww... A fitting night for such a job. Hope they pay you well. Link to comment
luminousone Posted January 1, 2019 Share Posted January 1, 2019 I'm so glad your decision is working out. I admire you for having the courage! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 It definitely is for sure! Thank you! I'm so glad your decision is working out. I admire you for having the courage! Link to comment
Seraphim Posted January 1, 2019 Author Share Posted January 1, 2019 Holy Hannah did not get home until 2:30 and asleep at 3 and then awake again at 8:30 to go to Mass at 10. Link to comment
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