Kind of a vent- parents change terms of care- Your thoughts?

[Momof4]

My hours are 7:30-5:00. I'm not willing to work any earlier or any later so I wouldn't have accepted this family. They are very lucky to have you Lilywildcat! Make sure they know it!

Since this is a short-term agreement you will hopefully survive it, but be strict with everything. I hope you have a good contract. You mentioned that they are providing you with a schedule in advance and my rule is that once my calendar is marked that is written in stone, no changes, payment is due as per the scheduled dates.

If you really find that you can't do it then give them the amount of termination notice you have in your contract and don't feel the least bit guilty. That's a business decision. You have to take care of yourself.

[gramma]

I have a 6:30 am start and I regret agreeing to it everyday. It has only been a few months but i am feeling burn out already. I go to bed frustrated because all I can think of is how early dcg will arrive. I will be terminating this family next month because i know that i cannot do this long term. I have guilt for sure but I have given it more than a fair amount of time and I honestly didnt realize how hard it would be. I also wouldnt take a child for a short term placement unless i absolutely had to. good luck