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[quote=Anonymous]Recently I have noticed a sudden change in the behavior directed towards me by one of my share families. They seem resentful that they had to pay me during their maternity leave in order to keep their spot and are unhappy with the significant raise asked for when their second child joined the share. I discussed the new contract, rates and maternity months prior to the baby being born that way if they decided it wasn't a good fit financially we could leave on amicable terms(2months notice prior to maternity leave, which gave  them 5 months to find alternative care). Since their second child has joined the share they have increasing shown resentment by changing the terms of contract regarding my vacation time, eliminating the bonus days off I recieve (Black Friday, xmas eve) and making me feel guilty for the days I request off for my birthday months in advance. While I understand paying for childcare can be expensive, my rate is still less than daycare centers in the area for two children and about $6 less then the going rate for a nanny of their own. I have been with them three years in a share and I find their behavior odd and upsetting. I am not an amateur nanny, I have an education, 10 years of experience and excellent references plus a proven track record of reliability. I go above and beyond for the children in my care and provide an enriching educational environment. I had not asked for a raise or extra benefits in all the years employed by them and often let a few of my vacation days expire at the end of the year. I feel as though all my positives are being forgotten because they are uncomfortable paying the new rate. I should add the second family is wonderful and appreciative. They realize the great deal they have and are baffled by the change in behavior. While I don't want to overreact and seem like a whiny child, I do not think i should made to feel like I owe them for giving me a raise or paying during maternity leave. This position is nothing special in terms of rate and benefits and I could have easily moved on. It might be the fact that they do not know the nanny market since I was the only nanny they interviewed or it's just an adjustment period for them but I'm fighting the urge to leave the position early and start in a new field. I only stay because I'm attached to the children.[/quote]

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