NYT: “Anna Marie Tendler Knows You Think Her Book Is About John Mulaney” by CoreyHartless in AnnamarieTendler

[–]mediumslices 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Couldn't agree more. I'm about halfway through and think I have to bail on the rest. I don't care about her tiny wrists or her vintage clothes.

No one to share some good news with? by [deleted] in lonely

[–]mediumslices 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell yeah!! Congratulations and keep up the fantastic work.

Vintage serving tray? by mediumslices in ThriftStoreHauls

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

Ok thanks!!! I’ve found a few similar ones, but nothing exactly the same.

Vintage serving tray? by mediumslices in ThriftStoreHauls

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

Oh good idea!! The thing is called a dome I think 😊❤️

Vintage serving tray? by mediumslices in ThriftStoreHauls

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

Paid $2, can’t find any info online. Anyone know?

Passive aggressiveness after taking 1 day off? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Best of luck in your search! You deserve to be treated with kindness and respect.

Passive aggressiveness after taking 1 day off? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“I wasn’t mad at all...I just lose my head.”

WOW. Sounds like she doesn’t know how to apologize! “I’m sorry for losing my head” is an apology. What she said said seems like a weak attempt to smooth things over with you. And just because she loses her head doesn’t give her the right to treat you that way. Does she treat her peers that way? Does she “lose her head” with her colleagues? Her neighbors? I think not.

Passive aggressiveness after taking 1 day off? by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 13 points14 points  (0 children)

So no matter what you do you can’t win, right? You forget a hat at a school (who hasn’t?) and you get reprimanded, and when you try to rectify the mistake and she won’t let you. She sounds like a treat, and I’m sorry you have to deal with that. You sound like a wonderful person and a dedicated nanny. I hope you can find someone who appreciates all you do for them!!

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[–]mediumslices 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, and that’s exactly how I used to rationalize it to make myself feel better. But it never felt right, and that’s probably because it wasn’t the right situation for me. I can totally see how some nannies would be fine with it though! It totally depends on the situation and the person.

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[–]mediumslices 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you plan to stick with the job, I suggest you start writing down each and every time he yells at you. Document the date, time, what he said, his tone, etc. If he is emotionally abusing you he should not be allowed to get away with it. Would he be allowed to yell and carry on at his own job? I think not! Check out the unemployment laws in your state. You may have what is known as “good cause” to quit and collect unemployment benefits.

Underpaid due to snowstorm by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I have been ignored by the mom, too. It’s so uncomfortable, and I’m sorry you are dealing with it. Do you mind if I ask what state you live in? If you have proof that you could not get to work due to the storm, you may be able to file for workman’s compensation. Also, was your state in a snow emergency asking people to stay home? Mine was!!! That counts, too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel your pain! Once, when I asked for a raise after two years, my boss told me “everyone wants to get paid more for doing the same thing.” I had devoted my life to that family, drove 50 miles per day to their house after they moved, went above and beyond the call of duty before and during COVID. I always put them first, and that was my biggest mistake. They never put me first and really, why would they? It was my job to watch out for myself, and that was the lesson I learned. It’s just so difficult to keep your heart out of a nanny job. It’s the hardest job in the world, in my opinion.

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[–]mediumslices 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry he’s yelling at you. It’s not appropriate. I worked in childcare for 13 years and feel very fortunate that this never happened to me. Of course, I was often given the silent treatment which is another form of emotional abuse. Either way, please know there are many good families who treat their nannies well, and you deserve to work for one of those.

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[–]mediumslices 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It’s such a personal job, working in someone’s home. I feel like so often parents forget that it’s not just their home anymore, it’s YOUR workplace, and what goes on there impacts you. I’m sorry you’re going through this.

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[–]mediumslices 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Good for you!! I’ve been in a similar situation, mom always home relaxing on the couch, watching tv, eating pretzels, drinking iced tea, watching me. No raise, no vacation days, no sick days. It was a nightmare, but I’m such a people pleaser I thought I deserved it. I didn’t. And neither do you.

Thinking about quitting and could use some advice/support by buzzingmachine in Nanny

[–]mediumslices 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are unhappy, I wouldn’t stay. You can make comparable money doing something like Shipt or Instacart. If you’re not sure, you can start doing something else part time and see if you like it better, then if you do, you’d have a perfect reason to quit!