Anonymous
08/27/2019 01:08
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:To the PP who mentioned back-up childcare....
It is every employer’s duty to secure a back-up childcare plan because life is always happening & not always favorable to us.
My philosophy:
ALWAYS always have a Plan B in place.
If you do not, then you only have yourself to blame if things fall apart later on.
The MB should have had a backup plan in place since day one.
Cars crash, break down, etc.
People fall ill all the time.
Even our pets.
Natural disasters occur.
Houses catch fire, criminals break in cars/homes/businesses, etc.
Life is always unpredictable.
If your life is that unpredictable you should not be a child care provider. Someone is relying on you so they can maintain their job. If they lose their job because you are not reliable, then you lose your job. Back up care is very hard in less you have a friend or family member or very costly. A lot of nannies seem to think their bosses are their friends when they are not.
Anonymous
08/27/2019 00:53
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
To the PP who mentioned back-up childcare....
It is every employer’s duty to secure a back-up childcare plan because life is always happening & not always favorable to us.
My philosophy:
ALWAYS always have a Plan B in place.
If you do not, then you only have yourself to blame if things fall apart later on.
The MB should have had a backup plan in place since day one.
Cars crash, break down, etc.
People fall ill all the time.
Even our pets.
Natural disasters occur.
Houses catch fire, criminals break in cars/homes/businesses, etc.
Life is always unpredictable.
It is every employer’s duty to secure a back-up childcare plan because life is always happening & not always favorable to us.
My philosophy:
ALWAYS always have a Plan B in place.
If you do not, then you only have yourself to blame if things fall apart later on.
The MB should have had a backup plan in place since day one.
Cars crash, break down, etc.
People fall ill all the time.
Even our pets.
Natural disasters occur.
Houses catch fire, criminals break in cars/homes/businesses, etc.
Life is always unpredictable.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 21:24
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
As a single mom and a teacher with no family/no backup care, *this* is why i hired an Au Pair instead of a nanny. No worries of child-carer being late. She is already there in the bedroom across the hallway.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 20:02
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Confused OP. Did you tell her you had car trouble and you were not sure if you were going to be in tomorrow? Or did you text her and tell her about your car troubles so you're ubering tomorrow and wont be able to take kiddo to ballet class?
The first I'd be annoyed about.
The second I wouldn't care at all about.
Life does happen, absolutely. If money is a concern (which can be legitimate when starting a new job) I'd MUCH rather front my nanny $20 so she can Uber and be on time than leave me in a lurch for child care.
The first I'd be annoyed about.
The second I wouldn't care at all about.
Life does happen, absolutely. If money is a concern (which can be legitimate when starting a new job) I'd MUCH rather front my nanny $20 so she can Uber and be on time than leave me in a lurch for child care.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 18:22
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
"Most of" not "Most off"
You have an attitude problem.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 15:11
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Yes, “life happens” and grown-ups know how to figure out life without involving an employer of three days!! I think posters were just being honest with her. She did make a bad impression (her question) and she was wrong.
Then you better hope "life "doesn't happen to you and that you are never late or you have car trouble. If so, I hope your nanny quits and your boss fires you.
That is an extreme and dramatic response. Wishing I’ll will on strangers reflects poorly on yourself. You should mature a bit and understand that your car problems really should not be your boss’ problem. There are mature ways to handle the situation and asking off, especially after just starting the position, is a terrible way to handle things.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 12:38
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:In less you needed picked up at the metro, this isn't something you discuss with your boss and make alternative transportation arrangements. She hired you as her plan. She should not need back up care.
Unless, not in less.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 11:29
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Yes, “life happens” and grown-ups know how to figure out life without involving an employer of three days!! I think posters were just being honest with her. She did make a bad impression (her question) and she was wrong.
I don't know how some of this people stay employed (assuming they are employed). Everyone should understand their problem. Their problem becomes everyones problem.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 11:25
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:A good employer will fully understand that life happens.
You can get hired for a new job, then wake up with a horrible flu on your first day of work.
Or your dog may be ill and need to go to the vet clinic ASAP.
Or your car suddenly decides to go kaput.
Ask anyone.
We have all been in scenarios such as these - or similar.
Including your new employer.
Ask for the day off, use it to have your car repaired.
The fact that you will be losing a whole days salary shows just how dire your situation is.
Employer is a teacher and today is her first day back to school. Did you read that part? Yes life happens but... I hope no one listens to your advice.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 11:23
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:It depends. What did your message say?
Texting to say that your car broke down so you will be taking the bus or an Uber to work and so will do walking activities with the kids instead of driving activities? That shows problem solving and initiative.
Texting that your car broke down so can you come to work late because your preferred mechanic isn’t open sundays? That shows that you plan to make your problems her problems.
This is the ABSOLUTE best response I have read in the forum! I lOVE it!!!
Anonymous
08/26/2019 10:13
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Most car places have a drop box where you can leave your car the night before, fill out a form and put your keys in the envelope on the back of the form and drop it into the drop box (or through a mail slot). In the future you should drop your car off on sunday, and manage the work day via uber or borrowing your employer’s car.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 09:55
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Yes, “life happens” and grown-ups know how to figure out life without involving an employer of three days!! I think posters were just being honest with her. She did make a bad impression (her question) and she was wrong.
Then you better hope "life "doesn't happen to you and that you are never late or you have car trouble. If so, I hope your nanny quits and your boss fires you.
Come on, PP, please stop the silliness. “Life happens” to all of us but I simply keep it my problem and not my employers problem - especially on the fourth day of a new job and my employer’s first day back at work.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 09:26
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Yes, “life happens” and grown-ups know how to figure out life without involving an employer of three days!! I think posters were just being honest with her. She did make a bad impression (her question) and she was wrong.
Then you better hope "life "doesn't happen to you and that you are never late or you have car trouble. If so, I hope your nanny quits and your boss fires you.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 09:09
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Anonymous wrote:Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Yes, “life happens” and grown-ups know how to figure out life without involving an employer of three days!! I think posters were just being honest with her. She did make a bad impression (her question) and she was wrong.
Anonymous
08/26/2019 08:49
Subject: Brand-New Position....And Now This!!
Most off you are horrible! Life happens. Maybe OP cannot afford an Uber. Find a friend to help you out. Frankly, as long as you got there, it would not only not bother me but I would be inpressed with your I
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!
Ingenuity. If this bothers your new boss then you need to start looking for a new job now!