Cheap parents

[3rdtimesacharm]

Some people aren't gift givers...or not great at it! Lol

I don't give gifts to every service provider in my life so I can't really blame them for doing the same.

Maybe they can afford those things for themselves because they don't "waste" money on others. Maybe they don't budget for gifts outside of their family?

Really we will never know how/why people choose to give us what they give us.

Also, you have to look at the bigger picture....are you doing this job to receive gifts and bonuses from parents or because you love children and enjoy owning your own business?

We are not the mail carrier or your hairdresser, I think we should not be grouped into the same category as "every service provider".

Also, of course she is not doing this for the gifts and bonuses. It gave me a chuckle to hear about her "gifts" hehehe! Just one of the perks to being a part of this forum, we get to hear about others stories and experiences.

[sandylynn]

p.s. It honestly DOES NOT STRESS ME OUT....I learned a looooong time ago....this kind of thing comes with the job...guess I am just hoping that if only 1 parent reads my message...it's 1 daycare provider that JUST MIGHT NOT BE INSULTED AT CHRISTMAS! And that's a "gift and a bonus"...in itself.....

[5 Little Monkeys]

That's good you aren't bothered by it. I read your post as if you were bitter or angry about it and just wanted to offer some reasons as to why they'd give a gift like that. Sorry, I misinterpreted your tone!!

[Suzie_Homemaker]

p.s. It honestly DOES NOT STRESS ME OUT....I learned a looooong time ago....this kind of thing comes with the job...guess I am just hoping that if only 1 parent reads my message...it's 1 daycare provider that JUST MIGHT NOT BE INSULTED AT CHRISTMAS! And that's a "gift and a bonus"...in itself.....

IT seem to stress you a lot if you making post about Christmas gift in March. LOL Bit passive aggressive way to express it by posting strong view in hope one parent reads and feel bad.
Maybe 40 parent read and think what a big expectation to have?

If YOU have issue with YOUR client so upsetting that you choose to be insulted, your need address direct with client. I think you don't because you deep down know it not reasonable expectation.

[sandylynn]

Suzie_Homemaker....s eriously....it has not been stressing me out since December....you are reading waaay too much into this....yes...I was making a point....As I said if you read back...yes...I am paid for my job....the only point I was trying to make was....it's one thing for someone to receive a gift that they may not like or use..and ya ...regift it! But to actually give someone a tube of USED self suntanning cream! Seriously...I don't expect gifts from the parents....and neither do I expect them to unload THEIR GARBAGE on me EITHER! That's just wrong...It's an insult...honestly... would you give that gift to someone....anyone?

[sandylynn]

it seem to stress you a lot if you making post about christmas gift in march. Lol bit passive aggressive way to express it by posting strong view in hope one parent reads and feel bad.
Maybe 40 parent read and think what a big expectation to have?

If you have issue with your client so upsetting that you choose to be insulted, your need address direct with client. I think you don't because you deep down know it not reasonable expectation.

seriously? We need to shut this thread down real quick....I do apologize for starting it....