Feeling used and not appreciated..

[Peacefulbird]

It is unfortunate to have this kind of experience; but, as mentioned before, while there are legal contracts signed and a service-monetary exchange it is purely business.

But, somewhere along this lines; we caregivers know that for us is not just matter of business, we get involved emotionally we grow and support with each child that passes through our lives and also with their families.

In cases like the one that took you by surprise; you must learn to turn to your own and you'll see how blessed and fortunate you are, feel happy that, life did not choose you to hurt others as this family did to you (imagine all the pain and frustration they're going through).

Don't take it personally; I think there are people that cannot handle this kind of situations properly or at least weren't ready for their lives to fall apart.

It is true; in gratefulness to the many years you've helped and supported this family, they at least could have had the decency of letting you know in advance but that is life, sometimes it throws you a bad hand when you weren't expecting it.

If you believe in kindness and humanity then also, believe that life gives you wonderful unexpected surprices.

[Rose1]

Peacefulbird,I am doing exactly that.Trying to see every possible positive outcome whenever something inconvenient happens.
I am also trying to be as professional as can be,also have my web site,contracts etc...But,sometimes people get in somehow and it is so hard to treat them as other clients,for whatever reason it could be.
Sometimes,you know those people through somebody who is related to you in some way,and in those cases they sometimes do not take the business as other clients who come in day care regular way...
This is definitely not easy job,you not only have to deal with little children and they everyday children issues,but you also have to deal with their parents and their everyday issues,moods and such...That part is much harder for me than dealing with children.

[Rose1]

And even though this is a hard job and takes lots of patience I still enjoy working with little children.As you all know,somedays can be stressfull,but most of the days can be fun and interesting.
Only,if parents could be more understanding and appreaciate a little more what we do for their children.Honestly,th at is all I need.

[betsy]

It is unfortunate to have this kind of experience; but, as mentioned before, while there are legal contracts signed and a service-monetary exchange it is purely business.

But, somewhere along this lines; we caregivers know that for us is not just matter of business, we get involved emotionally we grow and support with each child that passes through our lives and also with their families.

In cases like the one that took you by surprise; you must learn to turn to your own and you'll see how blessed and fortunate you are, feel happy that, life did not choose you to hurt others as this family did to you (imagine all the pain and frustration they're going through).

Don't take it personally; I think there are people that cannot handle this kind of situations properly or at least weren't ready for their lives to fall apart.

It is true; in gratefulness to the many years you've helped and supported this family, they at least could have had the decency of letting you know in advance but that is life, sometimes it throws you a bad hand when you weren't expecting it.

If you believe in kindness and humanity then also, believe that life gives you wonderful unexpected surprices.

That's a very heart-warming response.