It happened to me again :(

[Serendipity]

Serendipity, I do not get the sense providers post's regarding their appreciation gifts are posting to show how much they are loved - as if it is a competion. We seem to be a mature bunch who don't need to stoop to childish behaviour. I am sorry you see it this way.

Stating I think the online or public boasting is bogus is not stooping to childish behaviors... I'm simply stating an opinion. Which everyone seems to think we are all entitled to do...unless of course it is something that goes against the grain or isn't what everyone else thinks.

And please, don't feel sorry for me. I am not being childish or vindictive. I am saying what I know other providers think but don't say.

I am happy in my career choice and in the behavior of the clients I serve. I have wonderful families and have zero issues with any of them.

Not one gift that I received did I perceive as a "guilt gift". I hope I never stoop to that level as a gift recepiant. I don't measure my gifts.

Who are you trying to convince? Me or yourself? Again, I simply said I don't believe that all these big cash bonuses are true. If these gift givers (daycare parents) cared so much about their providers, then why are they so inclined to not follow policies or be respectful when it comes to making payments on time the whole rest of the year?

The dkd who gave me the 85.00 dollar earrings is the kindest parent all year. He is also really absent minded, so when I saw the price tag on the gift I laughed as I knew that was so like him to forget. Why wasn't it a 100.00 gift? Really? I appreciate the home made brownies as much as the earrings and all gifts in between.

Then why the need to post the amount? The point you were making didn't require an attached dollar amount....why did you feel the need to post it?
I said "Why wasn't it a $100? because YOU stated that the value of the gift meaning that YOU value the gift at a specific amount and if the value of the gift was so important or meant something significant, then why wasn't it more.

We complain about our dc parents because while most are great, they can do dumb things which grate on our nerves so we vent here. It is a perfectly healthy thing to do.

I don't. I don't complain about my parent behind their backs. I don't post things they did online nor do I openly vent about them. Do I have problems now and then with them...absolutely! But the difference is I tell them. I bring my issues to the person or persons who can change them.

Asking for advice on how to handle a situation is NOT the same thing as simply venting and complaining about them.

Yes, I see the gift lists posted as informational and not bragging. It is nice to hear about providers being appreciated especially this time of year and I love to read what others receive. If a provider received a HUGE gift, I wouldn't have the attitude that my gifts pale in comparison, it would just be good for you!!!

You keep saying that but you don't say how. HOW is posting about gifts others get informational? How is it helping me or anyone to know that you got earrings? How does it make me a better provider? How does that information support, guide or help other providers?

I don't measure life by cost or price tag and most folks I know don't.

Obviously you do.....or you wouldn't have posted the amount of your gift. You must not know the folks on this forum then because ALOT of them have posted values and prices of their gifts. They have also complained about the cheap or low cost gifts they got. That says they DO measure things by monetary value.

I am sorry you have the idea that this is the norm. Thank you for your perspective, but please don't make assumptions about people's motives, especially at this time of good cheer, and call some liars. Not nice.

I didn't make assumptions. I made a statement about what I believe. That might not be perceived as nice but hey, if it bothers you there must have been some truth to it.

It may also not be nice but so is gloating, bragging and boasting about gifts you received (or venting about gifts you didn't receive) at this time of good cheer! That is NOT at all what this season is about.