Has Anyone Ever Just BEEN DONE With This DC Thing?

[crazydaycarelady]

Like one day you just had enough?

I have been doing this for 23 years now and it usually just rolls off my back but all of the sudden I just don't want to do this anymore. I am so tired of people in my home. So tired of babysitting adults. Tired of inconsistent schedules, bratty kids (I have never had so many,) babies that need constant holding, just. so. tired.

Reality is I need to do this a couple/few more years though.

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

I go through that often and I have not been doing it long at all. ::

[playground1]

To be honest, no. But I don't think I would ever do this from my home; I work in a center. One of the benefits of my job is that when I go, I'm gone. I don't think about it too much until I go back and there's no working from home. Maybe you should consider working for someone else.

[Blackcat31]

To be honest, no. But I don't think I would ever do this from my home; I work in a center. One of the benefits of my job is that when I go, I'm gone. I don't think about it too much until I go back and there's no working from home.

Makes a HUGE difference to not be "stuck" in your home all day every day. (I'm in yr 22 now with no signs of quitting any time soon)

Maybe you should consider working for someone else.

:: :: :: :: :: :: No.

[Blackcat31]

Like one day you just had enough?

I have been doing this for 23 years now and it usually just rolls off my back but all of the sudden I just don't want to do this anymore. I am so tired of people in my home. So tired of babysitting adults. Tired of inconsistent schedules, bratty kids (I have never had so many,) babies that need constant holding, just. so. tired.

Reality is I need to do this a couple/few more years though.

I think when you feel like that, it's time for a vacation.

Either that or switch things up and see what happens.

Alot of times, even the same old problems are manageable when approaching them from a different angle.

:hug:

[Michelle]

I "quit" all the time in my head..
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I really think that the parents today just do not discipline
what gets me is when I hear " do want to get your shoes on now?"
I am like... "Johnny, put your shoes on"
it's just ridiculous

so, yes I am growing too old for this

[playground1]

Makes a HUGE difference to not be "stuck" in your home all day every day. (I'm in yr 22 now with no signs of quitting any time soon)




:: :: :: :: :: :: No.

Yeah, I would definitely at minimum need a separate space whose door I could shut. Better to rent someplace else.

Why wouldn't you work for someone else?

[Josiegirl]

Sounds like you need some time off. Do you have any coming up soon? If not, maybe schedule a couple extra long weekends or something, just so you can breathe again.

I go through that too. I dream of the day when I don't have to fool with kid proof locks just to grab my dishwashing detergent, or can get rid of the potty chair, booster seats, toys toys and more toys. I think the smell of dirty diapers has permeated right through my sheetrocked walls. Just once during the day I'd love to use the bathroom without all my 2 yos trailing in behind me. But I do have 1 that asks me if I peed and when I say yes, she'll clap her hands and say YAY good job Josie!!
I'd love to get rid of all the plastic cups and dishes and kiddie videos. I'd love to be able to buy decent furniture and not get it wrecked or snotted on.

Ahhhhhh...ok daydream over. I admit, I'd miss the kids the most. As much as they make me bite my nails and pull out my hair, I love 'em to pieces and think they're the best most entertaining group I've ever had. They never cease to amaze me in what they can do, create, learn, and how much they can love so innocently. One little girl is smart as a whip, another has the cutest biggest dimples when she smiles, another has THE lightest curliest hair I've ever seen, and another has the biggest heart there is.

Guess I'll work another day. But if the lucky powerball numbers come through this weekend.....

[Blackcat31]

Why wouldn't you work for someone else?

I was born too bossy.

I could never not be the one in charge.

[e.j.]

I've been doing day care for almost 19 years now and find that the feeling is cyclical for me. I have periods of time when I love what I'm doing and I feel like I could do it forever. Then there are times when I feel like I have to drag myself through each day and can't fathom doing this for another day never mind another 10 years or more! Right now, I feel like I could just be done with it all and never look back but I know the feeling will pass eventually.

I've been lucky with kids/parents - no major complaints just little irritations now and then but it is exhausting work. The longer I go without a real break from day care, the worse it feels. I have a week of vacation coming up later this summer and if I can make it that long, it should help. Since you have to do this for another few years, I hope the feeling passes quickly enough for you. Do you have any vacation time coming up?

[Annalee]

Some days knowing I need to support my family is the only thing that keeps me going, but, on the average, I LOVE BEING MY OWN BOSS!!!! Bottom line is I do have to work, so child care is my niche. I am blessed to have a room I can close the doors to, though, as well! I am on my second generation of kids and can see reaching my third generation.

[Shell]

Daycare is really all I know, and all I have done before and after college (many years ago at this point). I kind of feel stuck sometimes because the alternative is likely to go back to work for someone else in a center, making less money after I would have to pay for child care for my own children. I really think even when my kiddos are older, this might be the best gig around as far as being there for them when they get out of school, summers, etc.

I do regularly fantasize about getting rid of all this daycare stuff, and keeping my house CLEAN. I deep clean on Sundays, and I tell you, by Monday morning, someone has pooped and stunk up the whole house, someone pees on the floor or drops a cup filled to the brim with milk, and my hardwoods have taken a beating (despite area rugs).

I can relate to BC about being your own boss, I just can't work for someone else. Well, I have done it, but not for very long before I can't take it anymore. Some of us just have to be our own bosses, I guess ::

[crazydaycarelady]

I take Fridays off all summer and tomorrow is my LAST Friday. 3-day weekends will rejuvenate me!! I haven't had any extra time off since Christmas so maybe I am just needing a vacation!

I found a dog today and have him in a fenced area while waiting for Animal Control. Dcd just questioned me about my new dog (a German Shepard.) Sheesh, Animal Control is coming! Your kid hasn't been near the dog or even seen the dog.- I can't even do a good deed without someone butting in!

[Leanna]

To be honest, no. But I don't think I would ever do this from my home; I work in a center. One of the benefits of my job is that when I go, I'm gone. I don't think about it too much until I go back and there's no working from home. Maybe you should consider working for someone else.

Makes a HUGE difference to not be "stuck" in your home all day every day. (I'm in yr 22 now with no signs of quitting any time soon)




:: :: :: :: :: :: No.

I feel the exact opposite...I LOVE my job and one of the main reasons is being in my house all day everyday. Sure, there is extra mess and work and long hours, but I will take it over working for someone else. I WILL NEVER WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE AGAIN . Why? Because I am bossy (is there a word stronger than bossy?), I am always right, and I need things to be done a certain way.

To the OP, you've been in this for the long haul. Try to remember the things you do enjoy about the job. Spend as much time as possible outside and simplify what you can.

[Sunchimes]

Sometimes. I've been self-employed (not daycare) since 1980. When I had to close my last business after 17 years, I found that it is really hard to get a job after being self-employed so long. DC has always been my emergency back up plan so here I am.

When I spend the night throwing up because dck brought the stomach virus into my house, and then have to work the next day because sick days won't fly around here, I'm ready to throw in the towel. You can all make the same lists of "over this" things, so I won't keep on.

I do think that should I fall too low on kids, I might give it up and try to find a job. At one time, I would have said "I can never work for anyone", but for once, I think I might like walking out the door and forgetting work. I've always been the boss, and sometimes, it's hard.

I can start drawing my social security in 15 months (15 months, 8 days, and 7 hours) (Kidding, I don't really know) . At that point, I won't be able to live just on 2 ss checks, but I may be able to cut down to just 2 kids that I really enjoy-girls only, age 2 and up. No more rowdy boys. But, lots can happen between now and then.