Two Weeks Notice

[bright sparks]

I think it's hard to say that you would act a certain way if you aren't in that persons shoes. Also I think it is sad that the "bad" parents if you will, have tainted our expectation of parents. A lot of us are committed to the belief that parents will screw us over without a second thought which I just don't think is true. I also think that even when we are left hanging, it's not always with the intent to hurt us or even because they are awful people, but perhaps more so that we do not know what kind of situation led to an often rushed decision. Changes of plans, financial circumstances or otherwise, are rarely clear to us from the outside regardless what anyone claims to know, it's generally an assumption based on the little info one has, but isn't always accurate.

There is a reason why a family pulls their kid with no notice. Just because we don't understand why, and because it screws us up and breaks contract, doesn't mean that it wasn't the right thing for the family or in some cases essential. It hurts us either financially or emotionally, but such is life. Good People make poor choices and also make the best choices for them given current circumstances. I also think in terms of notice, the contract is there for a reason. I don't think it is reasonable to expect anyone to give more than the contracted notice. Of course if you can, then why not, but things change. For example, If I gave my families notice 3 months ago and they left early because there are a shortage of providers and they didn't want to turn down an opening in case they were left panicking at the last minute, I actually wouldn't be able to go to University and would have had to defer for a year and advertise for more kids. I can't foresee whether or not this will happen, only thing I can do is stick to my end of the bargain which is to give 2 weeks notice. Some people just don't have the luxury of choice. This isn't the same as terminating and filling a spot with a better offer, I understand that. But I do think that looking out for oneself is something that more people should do better. A lot of the problems on here stem from doing something in the best interest of others when it comes at a personal price. I am not prepared to do that, because that is when there is a higher risk of getting burnt.