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[quote=Anonymous]Let me start off by saying, I love my job and my employers are generally great. I've been with them for just about a year, and they are kind and considerate bosses when it comes to most things. Because everything has been so easy, we have a very positive friendly relationship, but it is getting to a point that makes me uncomfortable.

I came back from the weekend, which I spent baking cupcakes and helping work their child's birthday party for free and without thanks, to an overflowing diaper genie, baby dishes everywhere, playroom a disaster, etc. They kept me 20 minutes after my end time because they get home right at my end time and proceed to chat about the day for 15-20 minutes daily. And to cap it all off, they asked if they could use the free date night I gave them for Christmas for an 8 hour evening!! They have NEVER booked me to babysit for more than 3 hours. I didn't put an hour cap on the gift because I truly didn't think they'd try to take advantage of me like that. At my hourly babysitting rate, 8 hours would equate to a $100+ dollar gift!!! I agreed to give them 4 free hours, and suddenly that's all they need.  :roll:

Yesterday really left a bad taste in my mouth and I want to nip some of these behaviors in the bud. My question is, how can I reestablish some professional boundaries without it seeming petty? Has anyone successfully reset expectations and gotten your bosses to respect you and your time again?[/quote]

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