The picture of the sheep in the field is lovely. Very English, that, and what glorious weather!
It's a shame that the parents seem unable to firm up any arrangements, nor take into account that you might prefer 'stability' rather than 'flexibility' over your position. Given their inability to stick with any of the previous arrangements, I do think your intention to investigate other opportunities is a sound one.
I'm now reminding myself that I can look at the latest development as an extra opportunity, and try to see it as a good thing... but yeah, investigating other opportunities!
And your employers are now (imo) behaving like selfish, entitled idiots. They owe you a definite date to end your employment and if they now, with hindsight, are starting to think they might still want you, then another contract with firm conditions needs to be made. You aren't there to be at their beck and call... sorry! I'll stop ranting... *g* But honestly, they don't seem to have a clue. I hope like hell something a damn sight better turns up soon.
I think you might have hit on it with entitled - that's just the word I was thinking of the other day. I don't think it occurs to them that not only what they do has such a major effect on other people, but that with a bit more thought they could actually avoid being complete tossers... Which is unfair, because they (well, he!) do acknowledge that changing their plans is not good for me, but... yeah, I think that entitlement thing still creeps in. I mean, they don't expect me to do it, or anything, but... They do seem to think that they're entitled to have both all-important (to them) careers, and yet also be seen as brilliant parents, while giving no credit to the nanny... I'll miss wee A dreadfully, but I'm definitely looking for that something better...
Sorry, I was definitely in rant-mode yesterday *g* I do wonder whether Mrs Boss is feeling (more than) a bit threatened by you being a great nanny... It must be a terrible choice to make, having either a career or being a perfect parent... sometimes I don't think people work it through before they have children and then find themselves torn. Still, whatever their problems, they still didn't ought to mess you around. None of it is your fault, and if they unbent a bit and treated you like a friend and a second mum to their kids, they'd probably be a lot happier, the children would be more secure, and you'd have a great life too.
I've got my fingers firmly crossed for something much better heaving itself over your horizon... soooooon!
Ugh, sorry there are these constant complications and chopping and changing - what a royal pain in the arse. Love the beautiful autumn pics, though - what a perfect box of apples that is! *g*
I'm trying to remind myself that the latest complication can also just been seen as an extra alternative... It might mean I could avoid being self-employed before the next tax year, and I was thinking of trying to take a month off to write (if I could save enough for it), so maybe this is a way of doing it somehow... Well, it wouldn't be time off to write, but perhaps part-time to write... Maybe it would help the push for free rent afterwards through exam marking and the like on the back of it, too.
But maybe also I'll find something else much better to do instead... Well, we'll see.
I thought that box of apples looked well worth the name! *vbg*
I'm sorry I've missed commenting on your previous entries but I'm really enjoying your lovely pictures. Hope the work situation stabilizes, or better yet, a good alternative shows up soon. Sending you lots of good thoughts.
No worries, especially since I don't comment to people who've moved to Dreamwidth (I barely have time to keep up with lj...) - it's just nice to see you! So glad you like the pics. *g* And thanks about the work, and definitely for good thoughts. I keep reminding myself that there may well be better things, rather than just things to fret about! *g*
Yep, snailbones hit it right onthe head calling your employers "entitled"... and I love your reply to her. Frankly, I'd keep all my options open, but without giving in to their latest change of plans, especially, aa you say, if it jeopardises your free rent/storage possible agreement.
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It's a shame that the parents seem unable to firm up any arrangements, nor take into account that you might prefer 'stability' rather than 'flexibility' over your position. Given their inability to stick with any of the previous arrangements, I do think your intention to investigate other opportunities is a sound one.
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I'm now reminding myself that I can look at the latest development as an extra opportunity, and try to see it as a good thing... but yeah, investigating other opportunities!
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Gorgeous piccies!
And your employers are now (imo) behaving like selfish, entitled idiots. They owe you a definite date to end your employment and if they now, with hindsight, are starting to think they might still want you, then another contract with firm conditions needs to be made. You aren't there to be at their beck and call... sorry! I'll stop ranting... *g* But honestly, they don't seem to have a clue. I hope like hell something a damn sight better turns up soon.
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Sorry, I was definitely in rant-mode yesterday *g* I do wonder whether Mrs Boss is feeling (more than) a bit threatened by you being a great nanny... It must be a terrible choice to make, having either a career or being a perfect parent... sometimes I don't think people work it through before they have children and then find themselves torn. Still, whatever their problems, they still didn't ought to mess you around. None of it is your fault, and if they unbent a bit and treated you like a friend and a second mum to their kids, they'd probably be a lot happier, the children would be more secure, and you'd have a great life too.
I've got my fingers firmly crossed for something much better heaving itself over your horizon... soooooon!
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But maybe also I'll find something else much better to do instead... Well, we'll see.
I thought that box of apples looked well worth the name! *vbg*
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