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[quote=Anonymous][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]

They are taking advantage of you. I thought I had a great relationship until my mom pointed out that they were taking advantage of me. Using 8 hours of babysitting for free is ridiculous and don't fool yourself that they don't know what they are doing. They know exactly what they are doing. Try talking to them but be prepared to leave because some will not change their ways. Good luck.[/quote]

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