Can I vent here?

[angelina]

You are so like me. If I know the person needed help, let it be hot water, or clothing - I always make sure I can help. Along the way, many people help me too, either i needed toys or pass along clothes for my kids.

But it is not without pain in my heart. Sometimes, there are frustrations.

The situation that you help her because she is a potential client is a good thing. The money part I would not - since I do not have any. BUT i think you jump too many hoops, don't we all? We will pick the stars for them if it makes their lives easier.

Yes, we have all these altruistic instincts, because we can relate. I struggle with it day by day. You know, late pick ups here and there. So far, I am blessed, the pay is stable - every two weeks, it is on time.

I have 2 empty spots currently, and I am living on very limited budget. I am caring for my own toddlers 3 and 2 years old, and 1 daycare kids who is now 3 years old. By next year, these 3 year olds will go to school, so I will have 1 kids left.

I got respond from kijiji ads, sometimes lots of them. Some are very flaky, change their minds halfway, some ask too much - very late pick up at 6:30 pm, and some wants part time for cheap. I can tell you i have been "burned" before and I am now starting to get smarter. The keyword "starting to". Will I ever be able to firm enough to say NO? time will tell.

you are not alone, me too!