Happy 2011!
It's been a while....
Last year was crazy, and I'm hoping this year will be too, but maybe a little bit more lucrative. I am still nannying for the same people and disliking them more and more every week. The kids are fabulous, but the parents are crazy and just disrespectful. You would never know that I was doing them the service of raising their children...the way that they treat me, it's more like I'm an annoyance they choose to keep around so that they can pick on me and feel better about themselves. This really is the source of my stress and lately it's been really getting to me. Those of you who know me, know that I really need people to like me...especially if I've been trying for a year to get them to. I am a great nanny...I treat the kids well and I think that I teach them to be good people. Many times I have had the opportunity to take advantage of the family by saying I worked more or taking some extra grocery money for the week. I would never do these things. I am very respectful and expect the same in return. Unfortunately they make me feel like crap. They make me feel like I am a piece of dirt and they need to question every little thing I do. It's really demeaning and it's been wearing on me for a year now, so it's pretty bad.
That being said, I am signing another contract with them. Ugh. They pay me unbelievably well and they pay my health insurance every month and the hours are great. Also, they now employ Jack. So if I quit, I would essentially be putting us both out of work. It's just really draining my spirits. Also, until recently, I was the only source of income in our house for me, Jack, and Katie, so that was stressful, not to mention I couldn't even save a penny for a while. So now I think Jack and I are working on a plan to keep track of our funds and save money.
I know most of this is probably very boring, but it's my life! LoL We signed another year (until september) to live at this house in Allston. So far, it's ok, but I think after this lease, Jack and I really need to venture out on our own. Living with so many people is fun, but annoying at the same time! I would love to stay in the area and just find a place for me and Jack that's not too expensive. That prospect makes me pretty excited for this year. Plus, I am almost positive that Jack and I will actually get to go to Greece this year. :) I'm so excited for that! I should get ready for work...wish me luck. I will find the strength to deal with these people...I have to!
Happy New Year everyone :)
Last year was crazy, and I'm hoping this year will be too, but maybe a little bit more lucrative. I am still nannying for the same people and disliking them more and more every week. The kids are fabulous, but the parents are crazy and just disrespectful. You would never know that I was doing them the service of raising their children...the way that they treat me, it's more like I'm an annoyance they choose to keep around so that they can pick on me and feel better about themselves. This really is the source of my stress and lately it's been really getting to me. Those of you who know me, know that I really need people to like me...especially if I've been trying for a year to get them to. I am a great nanny...I treat the kids well and I think that I teach them to be good people. Many times I have had the opportunity to take advantage of the family by saying I worked more or taking some extra grocery money for the week. I would never do these things. I am very respectful and expect the same in return. Unfortunately they make me feel like crap. They make me feel like I am a piece of dirt and they need to question every little thing I do. It's really demeaning and it's been wearing on me for a year now, so it's pretty bad.
That being said, I am signing another contract with them. Ugh. They pay me unbelievably well and they pay my health insurance every month and the hours are great. Also, they now employ Jack. So if I quit, I would essentially be putting us both out of work. It's just really draining my spirits. Also, until recently, I was the only source of income in our house for me, Jack, and Katie, so that was stressful, not to mention I couldn't even save a penny for a while. So now I think Jack and I are working on a plan to keep track of our funds and save money.
I know most of this is probably very boring, but it's my life! LoL We signed another year (until september) to live at this house in Allston. So far, it's ok, but I think after this lease, Jack and I really need to venture out on our own. Living with so many people is fun, but annoying at the same time! I would love to stay in the area and just find a place for me and Jack that's not too expensive. That prospect makes me pretty excited for this year. Plus, I am almost positive that Jack and I will actually get to go to Greece this year. :) I'm so excited for that! I should get ready for work...wish me luck. I will find the strength to deal with these people...I have to!
Happy New Year everyone :)