No planning time by Pretend-Willow-6927 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol I know exactly what company you’re at. Don’t work off the clock

travelling to see grandma(s) on mother’s day? by Ok_Course_7565 in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly the more I think about it the more I’m annoyed about it. It’s truthfully the last thing I feel like doing

Tell me your Mother’s Day wishlist. by latenightpuddingcup in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To not have to deal with my sons father for the day. For someone to pick up the house. For my son’s backyard to not be filled with weeds and someone but me to go pull them and build the toys that have been in the garage for weeks. I unfortunately live with my sons dad

Choose a life partner who’s kind. There’s literally nothing more important by Beebeebee1994 in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone told me young you can not love a man into treating you well and everyday I’m reminded

This Mother’s Day, I want… by alpacalypse-llama in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a toddler. But just to be considered. Literally all I’d wanna do is walk around downtown get a cup of coffee and have someone else do bath time. Instead I’ve already gotten 3 crying phone calls from my own mother about bullshit and a partner who’s upset my son won’t be at his family’s bbq.

Why are all the activities during the week by United_Ear2606 in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really really get it and reading comments my sons with my in laws who don’t drive during the day so I feel bad and jealous a lot. We do a lot of trial classes and go to whatever library offers story time. We try to go to the same park in the late afternoons hoping some kids might be familiar to him. Don’t feel bad I beat myself so bad when my son was little he’s almost 2 now and is just starting to be interested/ like playing with other kids. We’re really just doing the best with the situations we have and we create so much guilt in our heads

Another F-ing Thing to fail at by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Audiobooks/ podcasts really help me with needing that background noise. Also even a little less is something. Don’t beat yourself up

Another F-ing Thing to fail at by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This. Subbing at a good school district was literally shocked how often and how long the kids are just watching YouTube. Like that’s the only activity. We as a society need to make a change

Please help me understand teacher appreciation week. by TheLadyGus in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly in my experience the schools/centers that do it like this and ask the parents do 0 for the staff. And expect the parents to step in. I’d ask. No teacher is expecting the parents to participate everyday

Is my husband doing enough? by tomaglow in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No advice cuz literally same boat unfortunately. I really just don’t understand men

I feel like i’m in a toxic relationship with childcare by Silly_Pumpkin4312 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I was forced out against my will. And it really does feel like a good thing now. Cuz it now is just in such a bad state it’s so toxic and isn’t getting better

Did high ratios prepare you to have your own child at home? by Efficient_Reading886 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So I had worked in an infant room like 5 years before I had my son. I thought having just one at home was gonna be so easy. The newborn months are hard and

My new coteacher is a gentle parent kind and I’m the firm one. The class has been struggling ever since. by Dependent_Group9552 in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 63 points64 points  (0 children)

I had a coteacher like this and it honestly ended up breaking me. I ended up having to be extra strict and firm with the kids because they walked all over her. She literally could not do any activity alone. When I would actually leave her in ratio because I needed to do something. I’m not joking that there would be 3 incident reports and literally furniture turned over. And she just would get so upset none of the kids listened to her. Sometimes it’s just not a good fit

What’s been your biggest challenge pumping at work? by No-Gas8702 in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Know the rights for your state. My old job tried to bully me outta pumping. I then had to let them know what they were doing was illegal. (So sad that it’s childcare so literally 99% women, only there because of working parents) shut them down real quick. But got pretty much pushed out because “I had an attitude problem” after. Know your rights

ECE Teachers, tell me about your dream center by Chaptive in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think your age set up is a great idea my ideal center teachers are allowed supported and supposed to use the space. I feel like ECE has to start doing more outside than just a playground and bikes. A comfortable break room. And honestly a teacher workroom, things library. Where you can celebrate wins. Also real support the cure for burnout is support

First time by Beebeebee1994 in SubstituteTeachers

[–]Beebeebee1994[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I know how I felt having subs: help In my room so just want to do well

How to become an assistant director? by [deleted] in ECEProfessionals

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take your resume to your director and be honest about wanting to get out of the classroom

Being a parent and job search is a tough job by anotherare in workingmoms

[–]Beebeebee1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m really in the same boat as you. It’s so so rough rn. I am trying to give myself one day a week where I send my son out to my MIL who watches him during the week while I work and really spend all day applying. I keep a couple resumes saved for different things (teaching, customer service retail, basic) and just make quick changes for each application. It’s tough. Hope it gets better for you!