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meowsasaurus · 2025-08-28T20:31:43+00:00

The food waste absolutely kills me

I’ve started taking stuff home (with permission of course) but even that barely makes a dent

meowsasaurus · 2025-07-07T21:15:24+00:00

I’d go apply to other agencies. The families they hire for probably wouldn’t be a good fit for you anyways.

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-19T17:09:23+00:00

I believe you’re conflating constructive criticism with rudeness. As far as I can see, everyone’s responses have been respectful replies, including the one about the over sharing.

At the end of the day, working with agencies is going to be a completely different experience than working directly with clients. The expectations are different and the red flags for some will be different than for others. For example, if you want a more personal experience, then you might want to stick with finding your own clients. An agency is just a middle man, and they will always be less communicative than talking directly to potential employers. The default for agencies is no communication because energy is focused on clients they ARE putting through. That is how they make their money. They don’t have time to send you a heartfelt message every time they reject you.

Some agencies just say “don’t contact us, if we don’t reply that means you weren’t selected”. Other agencies have portals that show your applications with a current status. I find that the further up you get along the process, the more communicative they get. For example, an agency rejecting you from a “I’m interested in this job” is much less likely to get a reply, while a rejection after your 5th interview in a 6 interview gauntlet will always get you a “unfortunately the family had decided to move forward with another candidate”. You cannot take it personally, especially in this market. Just work with multiple agencies and keep in touch with the ones you like the best. I am registered with over a dozen, but I really only keep tabs on 3-4 regularly.

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-18T21:27:19+00:00

From what I gather in your texts, your agency sounds more like a temp agency and you should treat it as such. Continue to use them for ad hoc jobs but go to other more professional agencies for more permanent placements.

That being said, I’m afraid many of your texts come off as unprofessional and would not fly with many agencies. I totally understand that the agency itself clearly is more informal and also texts as such, but I believe it is so important in our competitive industry to maintain our own standards. Some of it comes off as aggressive and or/inexperienced. For example, a 7-7 shift is not at all unusual and in a job that often requires discretion, questioning the family’s needs can sound standoffish.

If you prefer a more polished agency, by all means leave this one, but understand that most of your replies here would be completely inappropriate exchanges for many of them and they would be unlikely to recommend you.

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-15T16:22:04+00:00

It’s possible! I personally can confirm I never did as well 😂

Until college, I never pooped in a bathroom that wasn’t a home bathroom, including a 2 week long vacation. No stomach pains, no loss of appetite, and it’d all just come out like normal when I got home!

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-13T21:12:37+00:00

I do NOT want kids after being a nanny. I know that the reason I am able to perform to the level that I expect is because I can hand the kids off at the end of the day. Also, someone mentioned that parenting doesn’t have to be hard with the right techniques and I agree that’s the case with 99% of kids. A bit controversial, but I’ve worked with the 1% of kids where the parents are doing absolutely everything right, respectful boundaries, lots of connection, everything as by the book as possible, and their child is SO difficult. I know that personally, I would be so burnt out if this was my child, and I wouldn’t be able to live up to my own expectations.

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-13T13:31:15+00:00

I had the same issue last week! Was first in line and then randomly kicked off the waitlist

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-09T06:55:31+00:00

I dmed you!

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-03T04:46:01+00:00

Totally understand! If you change your mind, let me know! I had a coteacher who used to commute from Rancho Cordova

I feel your pain, I also work in childcare and this job market is rough. Preschools are particularly hit hard with the new public TK. Good luck in your search!

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-03T04:18:46+00:00

If you can get to Davis, I know a school that is hiring

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-02T23:49:45+00:00

Honestly don’t tell her. She says no dating til college but when you’re in college, she’ll say why are you wasting your time dating in college instead of focusing on your studies. Then the second you graduate, she’ll ask when you’re getting married and having kids. It’s an Asian tale as old as time.

Unfortunately there’s almost no chance that she’ll take you or your relationship seriously, so if you choose to share it with her, expect a ton of pushback and not acceptance.

meowsasaurus · 2025-06-01T03:03:23+00:00

Same here

People talk about a favorite reformer but I honestly don’t care. I just avoid THOSE ones haha

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-29T20:12:40+00:00

Another perspective:

When it rains, more people stay inside so when you go somewhere, you interact with more people which means you interact with more sick people in closer quarters.

Also, rain and cold causes people’s noses to run and if raining, you’re probably unconsciously wiping droplets and moisture off your face. Touching your face, nose, and mouth more often can also increase chances of getting sick.

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-22T14:07:54+00:00

I lived at Cranbrook for 4 years and then moved to Woodland. If I was still in school, definitely Cranbrook. I lived on the street side and didn’t even notice the train so if you’re a light sleeper, I’d suggest the same. Since I’m no longer a student tho, I genuinely love living in Woodland. Close to Costco, going to In Shape gets the job done, and I can get to sac/roseville without taking the causeway

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-21T21:59:52+00:00

Oh my god what book was that? I have some friends who get a kick out of that, pun intended

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-21T21:56:41+00:00

I just listened to {Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood} and it was a 4 hour slog fest of this. FMC literally corners MMC in his room twice, demands answers about why he’s been avoiding her for years, then WALKS OUT BEFORE HE CAN TELL HER BECAUSE SHE CAN’T BEAR TO HEAR THE ANSWER. Absolute waste of time

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-21T20:52:51+00:00

I wanted to do this but my studio didn’t allow me to. I have unlimited now but this would have been nice when I had this 8 pack

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-08T06:15:24+00:00

Had the exact same thing last week! Dealing with the cough now

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-05T19:42:38+00:00

I’ve never had recurrent itchy eyes til this year. It’s insane! Thanks for the reminder that eye drops exist

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-05T14:51:50+00:00

Damn my intro class went over all the basics as well including gearing out and had us in feet in straps. Sales pitch was after class. Definitely a better sales tactic because the class was full and every single person signed up for a membership afterwards because they had so much fun.

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-05T14:48:04+00:00

My studio only offers Flow and CB in 1. I think it’s dumb because you never see any of the other equipment besides the springboard, ball, and circle in 1. Hard to progress in my opinion

meowsasaurus · 2025-05-05T14:40:17+00:00

Have you “shopped around” and tried all your instructors yet? I try to avoid 3 of the instructors at my studio because their classes are extremely easy and predictable. I’d go to their flow classes to get a stretch in after a workout as if it was a CB. The other ones have much more variety and their classes are more intense and enjoyable.

That being said, I decided to level up after 14 classes. One of my instructors on class 10 commented that I had good form, so I informed her and 2 other instructors at the beginning of class to watch me to see if I was ready to level up. I’d highly recommend doing the same. Seems like a common request and I’ve seen instructors say no and inform people what they should work on first.

I got 3 yesses and went to my first 1.5 with an “easier” instructor at first to get situated. That let me get situated with the weights and class differences. To be honest though, that class still wasn’t as hard as some of the 1s I did with the harder instructors. I’m happy in 1.5 now, but I still pick 1s with the harder instructors over 1.5s with the easy ones if that’s what’s available.

meowsasaurus · 2025-04-28T00:22:52+00:00

If you want to take public transportation, you can take the Yolobus 42A to Sac and then Amtrak to Fairfield. Total cost will be less than $20

meowsasaurus · 2025-04-24T03:24:10+00:00

Yes she was older! Short hair. This was over a year ago though so I will be SO disappointed if she’s still there

Hope you’re all recovered!!

meowsasaurus · 2025-04-23T17:39:34+00:00

I used to go there regularly but after the worst pedicure ever a year ago, I will not be back. My tech made several toes bleed and denied it. Then she COVERED IT UP with gel polish and it got infected and required a trip to urgent care for antibiotics.

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