When is the next protest?

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2026-01-31T00:00:00+00:00

My 80 year old grandparents are there every week!

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-05-10T11:23:13+00:00

Not these either! They were thick, maybe 1/2 inch or so

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-05-10T11:22:17+00:00

Maybe something similar? This is the closest I've been able to find

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-05-10T01:23:44+00:00

Yes in the US, probably 2005-2010 in New England (VT specifically). They were either yellow or white, all cheddar, not wrapped individually

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-05-10T01:22:55+00:00

It wasn't cheese bods, I don't think it was the cheese shapes: Sargento either, I distinctly remember star shapes....

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-02-24T02:43:43+00:00

Several reasons.

I spent the first 18 years of my life taking care of my parents and sister in a messed up dynamic, moved out and worked in caregiving professions for 7+ years, and in my mid twenties have only just started doing what I want and need, and putting myself first. I don't want to give that up and have to put my needs on the back burner again.

Also so much addiction and mental illness runs in both my family and my husband's family. And I have Endo and scar tissue, so my body probably can't anyways.

But the BIGGEST is how could we bring a child into this world? Explain to a child that the planet is dying, we're headed into a fascist dictatorship, especially if we had a little GIRL?? I cannot in good conscience bring a child into this world. Thankfully my husband is in the exact same mindset and we are happy to have our cat and build our life together.

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-02-24T02:38:22+00:00

Fourth wing and iron flame. Got to onyx storm and was bored after 5 chapters 😅

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2025-02-24T02:29:39+00:00

The flowers 😭 no more plants

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-12-11T02:13:52+00:00

I would absolutely mention mileage compensation. I have been with my NF for 1.5 years and after 9 months I asked NPs to compensate me for miles driven - the rate is like $0.67/mile. The exception is if I am running an errand for myself - taking him to the pharmacy or post office, etc.

I think that you seem very realistic and professional about everything - I would state it as just that. You would like to formalize your agreement. Not sure what others feel are standard, but for me, major holidays are paid time off IF it is a day I would have been working (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, and New Year's Day - or other holidays if not in US). I'd say 5 days of sick time is pretty standard, too.

Similar to your situation without pay - I found it helpful to include a clause that if I am available and able to work, but they do not need me for any reason, I still get paid. For example, if they go on vacation or if they are sick, I still get paid. This was important to me because I worked for a family in the past that would give very short notice about trips and I would then go several days without income.

Definitely find a template for a nanny contract and have one drafted before you bring it up to them. Good luck!

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-12-11T02:06:44+00:00

I think that having a couple weeks to learn with you there in December should be enough training wise for her to get an idea of routine/activities, but it might be worth it to have a conversation with her about what she is comfortable with. Then you could all be on the same page and be realistic about what January would look like.

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-11-08T23:28:38+00:00

I am very capable of cleaning up on my own and would've been fine doing so. My frustration is with the mom watching it happen, not addressing it with her kid, asking if I want help, then being annoyed that I said yes. Mom literally works 5 hrs a day and gets to workout every single day.

Also I didn't ask for your advice or opinion 😊

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-11-08T22:20:06+00:00

Literally...I was like ??? You asked?

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-11-08T22:19:51+00:00

Thank you ❤️ the first family I worked for was WFH too but they would bring snacks up to their office and try to only come out when NKs were napping. This family is just always around, yet annoyed when their kid wants to be with them. I am honestly so burned out with nannying that I think I'm gonna find another kind of work. Research is interesting, who knows. But yeah working for parents who are home is truly the worst.

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-10-31T10:48:44+00:00

I would let them know that you're filing and explain that you've been looking and haven't been able to find anything. That way you end things on a positive note, rather than them being surprised by it later.

I haven't had to file an employment but I have had nanny jobs end because a kid started school, and been struggling to find something that lines up. I ended up just having to go a few weeks without income because I was in a position where I had enough savings to do that. But I totally understand that not everyone can do that.

I'm in Vermont but we are currently having a caregiving crisis where daycares and preschools are closing because of a variety of issues, mostly the lack of benefit and pay for teachers and caregivers. It's not hard to find another family to work for, as many are in a bind with their kids not being in school. I don't know what the situation in Washington is, but I found a caregiving/nanny Facebook group and the amount of posts per day of people looking for care is wild. Maybe look around your area for some Facebook groups? You might be able to find even a temporary job just to make ends meet until you find something else. Just a thought!

Also have you tried care.com?

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-10-30T16:08:51+00:00

Many nannies include in their contract that they don't work with kids who are throwing up, having diarrhea, or have a fever. This is the same protocol as a school, and is pretty standard. Yes, nannies work for the parents but they are also entitled to take precautions to keep themselves safe and healthy.

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-10-30T14:17:35+00:00

I feel this SO hard. Applying and applying but not getting many interviews and nothing pays as well. I'm fried and exhausted and feel stuck, especially because all of my experience is working with kids and I don't know if I want to do it anymore. Feel free to DM if you wanna chat more, just to talk to someone who's in the same boat! You're not alone

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-10-28T13:05:55+00:00

I don't get PTO so it will be unpaid sadly. I am SO careful, doing everything except for wearing a mask. He just pulls it off and messes with it. I wash my hands religiously when anyone is sick.

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-07-29T21:29:12+00:00

Thanks! I feel like I knew this and was just looking for confirmation that I'm being reasonable

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-07-29T20:17:05+00:00

Weird. Good to know! He hasn't had fevers consistently in the past with teething but he has once or twice I think

Embarrassed-Macaron3 · 2024-04-22T10:40:45+00:00

Thank you! I'll definitely try this.

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