So frustrated with these parents....

[5 Little Monkeys]

It isn't an actual stat in Manitoba but it is a day off. In my contract it is a paid day. Only essential services/gas stations etc are open in the morning. Everything else can be open after 1, school is closed. Very sad in other provinces if it is work as usual.

It's technically classified as an optional stat in MB. It's up to the employer to decide how they wanna handle it

I would actually like to see it go back to the "olden" days as I feel it was honoured more. Now people just view it as a "holiday" which I don't think it should be.

[5 Little Monkeys]

at pick-up time just tell her he is the only one in tomorrow so you can't do it, or at least make sure it is a shorter day for him at daycare and arrange the time that suits you

Personally, I think it is too late for this. She agreed to do it willingly. Always take the time to consider the request before answering!!

[Lee-Bee]

Yes, always respond with "let me get back to you on that" when a parent makes a request. Doesn't matter how simple the request. Wait till they are gone so you can think it through clearly before committing to anything!

Unfortunately they are raising a child in a manner that means he will be helpless and dependent for much longer than necessary. They will either need to continue to pay for outside care to manage 2 kids or shape up and train the kids to be independent so they aren't doing everything.

It is sad, yes, that they have made it so they truly don't feel they can handle caring for their own 2 kids at the same time but that is the sad reality of their parenting style.

If your remembrance day is a paid day off it NEVER makes any sense to willingly take one child. You are now working for the same money you would get for not working. If the situation truly arises where it is reasonable to request care on a paid day off then you need to charge at least time and a half...if not double pay. That said, you already agreed to it and it would be unfair to change your mind now. Just ensure in the future you do not respond in the moment and think it through before committing and then make sure you are being paid for your time!!

[ebhappydc]

[QUOTE=Lee-Bee;80861]Yes, always respond with "let me get back to you on that" when a parent makes a request. Doesn't matter how simple the request. Wait till they are gone so you can think it through clearly before committing to anything!


Best advise! I need to remember this as I often want to answer and resolve things quickly and have regretted it. Can say this to my kids and hubby too. Haha

[babydom]

Wow all my parents work as normal tomorrow. I never take the 11th off as its not recognized as a stat in ont.

[mickyc]

You have to take your heart out of it. Save your heart for the kids not their parents. If she can't handle both kids oh well!! She better hurry up and get used to it - they are hers after all and will be forever.

[sandylynn]

same here babydon...I have a somewhat similar situation here...I have an almost 3 year old little boy..his mother wants me to potty train him. We talked about it about 6 months ago and I flat out told her.... please don't ask me to treat your child as a "BIG BOY" here at my home....when you treat him like a BABY at home. Please let me know when he is NOT sucking on a bottle anymore...and we will talk." YES...THIS CHILD IS STILL HAVING HIS MILK IN A BOTTLE AT HOME. HE HAS NEVER HAD A BOTTLE AT MY HOUSE IN OVER 18 MONTHS!!! ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS.... It's been 6 months and she still hasn't asked me about it...so can only assume he is still on that BOTTLE!!!: