Quote Originally Posted by giraffe View Post
Jec, just because on "other forums" you may see some negative comments doesnt mean that they hate their job. "Other forums" are private and a safe place to vent the frustrations of the job. Just because someone is having a tough day/week doesnt mean that they are bad providers. What you should be thinking is "Wow isnt it nice that "other forums" are private and that i dont have to worry about being judged". Or how about "isnt it great that this provider is able to vent and recognise when thay are struggling with their job". Honestly, I am surprised to see you say this...
I agree that we all need places to vent and pour out our frustrations without judgement however ..some of the 'other forums' are just breeding grounds I find for negativity. I never said they are bad providers- they are after all ensuring that the kids are fed, changed and safe but- in MY mind a daycare should offer more than that. To read day in and day out that someone hates their job - hates the same things over and over again. Not giving any positive reinforcement to someone but yet lending advice on the get rid of them attitude, my way or the high way attitude. So this is not about saying that we shouldnt' have some where to go and vent and be open and not judged but I have found that some places are just breeding grounds for negative energy and honestly, I can't be a part of it anymore.
It's more than just a tough day/week - this job as others can be tough. Some are able to handle more than others- we are dealing with kids not a store and the boxes that go on a shelf and if someone can't get past the vent and or feeling that they hate their job and or resent too much, it's time to get out.
I have had a tough year- getting started up and running- getting a few families that truly tested my ability and every job will do that but, it's those who are constantly hating it and running their business as a place to keep them fed/clothed and sent home in one piece.
that being the way they run their daycare, it's not a place i would want to send my kids.

Some forums out there are just breeding ground for negativity and not just for venting and or find solutions