This is a followup to my previou question. I babysit for a family with two kids who are very temperamental and do not cooperate. The house is chaotic, the children are bad, i dont like them and the father just recently made a racist-type remark towards me.. I babysit for them for 10 hours a day for $100- $150 a week. (thats like $2.30 an hour with these two children.. Not enough money for me to stay with them all day!!! How can i nicely break it to the parents that i dont want to sit for them anymore? or that perhaps they need to stat finding a new sitter? How do i quit this job without it turning bad?!?!?! Thank you for any help.
2006-08-09 23:46:36 · 13 answers · asked by Christina 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Hi there, you don't say how old you are, if you are a minor you can just tell the family that your parents don't want you to do this anymore, blame it on them, but let your parents know how you feel about this job and tell them thats what your going to do first.
If you are older, tell them that you have been offered a really good job that you would like to take, give them plenty of notice so they can find another sitter, then they have no reason to be mad at you. If you see this family again and they ask about your job, just tell them it didn't work out.
They don't sound like very nice people so I don't think I would worry too much if it turns bad, the only thing you will lose from them is a reference.
Good Luck!!
2006-08-09 23:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by cheryl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When you no longer like what you do, it is time to quit. Give the family the respect of a two-week notice (just as you would at any other job). You don't have to give any reason, but if you do, say something like: "This just isn't working out for me" If the parents are not going to be helpful in the situation by helping to rein-in their children's behaviour, then you are fighting a losing battle. Be prepared that they may just let you go when you give notice- as nice as you can be, you can never tell what someone else may do. The longer you stay, the more resentment builds up, and you don't want to pass that on to the kids.
2006-08-10 11:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by dolphin mama 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow I'm surprised you didn't walk out on the spot after a racist type remark. I would just call and tell them I quit. But if you want to be the better person then give them 1 week notice and make sure they pay daily so they don't rip you off at the end of the week. And don't fall for their sob story of why you can't quit on them right now. Just stick to you guns and leave. I would try not to make it sound like a personal reason against them, just that your moving on to different things. I don't know how you put up with it for this long.
2006-08-10 06:59:02 · answer #3 · answered by Valkyrie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't worry about trying to be nice. I mean, of course you are not going to nasty to them, but they obviously have no respect for you and don't care about your feelings. If it were me, I wouldn't be overly concerned about hurting the feelings of someone like that. Just tell them it is time that they find a new day care facility because you don't wish to care for their children anymore. If they ask why, tell them, your children are ill behaved, you don't pay me, and the comment you made about me was rude and racist and I don't feel the need to continue this "business" relationship with your family. Good luck.
2006-08-10 11:37:57 · answer #4 · answered by disneychick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe tell them that its not the job for you and you are persuing other things.
I think that you should have someone with you for support and I would definatly bring up the racist remark because that is really out of order.
Good Luck and maybe let us know how you get on.
xx
2006-08-10 07:03:32 · answer #5 · answered by *Emily* 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would tell them that they are getting a two week notice that they need to find another sitter and tell them why,, Dont be shy because they will continue to walk all over you,,
Good luck
2006-08-10 06:57:27 · answer #6 · answered by SPACEGUY 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Explain to them that you don't feel comfortable with the job anymore & you don't like the racist remark that was made & calmly give them the notice that you feel is fair to both parties.
2006-08-10 08:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Cat C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it has already turned bad. Yes you are being underpaid and taken advantage of. You should simply tell them you have had an other opportunity arise that is better for you and cut your losses. Good luck!
2006-08-10 08:09:52 · answer #8 · answered by totspotathome 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just tell them you found a job that pays better, and they'll understand. Don't mention to them that their kids are brats - that'll just create a whole new mess and "turn things bad" as you put it.
Good luck!
2006-08-10 06:55:06 · answer #9 · answered by Guppy Geek 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd be out of there today if I was being treated that badly. You agreed to the money but you're allowed to renegotiate, especially because they have such bad behavior. But the racist comment, there's no reason to put up with it.
2006-08-10 15:15:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋