I have recently started working at a new daycare for the summer, which could lead into the fall. Since I go to college, throughout the year I work at another daycare but this summer they couldnt offer me too many hours. Well anyway, I am having some trouble with a few new coworkers. First, this woman we will call A has been very degrading to me. The first day she made comments about me not "talking" and said I just sit there and dont interact with the kids. A few days after that she was talking about me to another girl (they were both looking and pointing). She also accused me of not changing diapers (when I do it more than anyone) and accused me of "babying" the 1 year olds. (sorry but when i 1yr old gets hurt, i like to comfort them). She keeps making smart a** comments here and there and its really pi**ing me off. Just because she is this old grandma who tries to be young and ghetto, yeah she thinks shes beyonce..she thinks she can boss me around. Im tired of dreading coming to work
2007-06-28 14:07:09 · 8 answers · asked by Ash_082 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
cause she is there everyday. I dont want to cause trouble, but she really ruins my days. I have been there a month now.
2007-06-28 14:07:43 · update #1
The other ones that have attitude problems (the ones talking with her about me and giving me dirty looks) havent really said anything to me though. There are some nice coworkers, but they dont always work with me. Is it too soon to say something to the boss?
2007-06-28 14:09:26 · update #2
That one time I couldnt hear, but there have been other times I have taken a break or gone to the bathrrom, and when i came back through the side door they didnt know i could hear them. she was saying how i dont change them or take care of them...starting stiff already
2007-06-28 14:14:06 · update #3
She is in her hen pecking stage, trying to get you to be under her in the pack. Day care jobs are a dime a dozen, most pay crap, while demanding a specific education. Start looking for another job, preferably one that has enough hours so you don't have to work two jobs.
Let her words roll off your back and keep your mouth shut. she is scared of you in away.
2007-06-28 14:14:01 · answer #1 · answered by lily 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked in day care before become the director. I now run and in home. I would just let what they say roll right off your back and not stress about it. I would take care of the children they way they should be taking care of. If the director has a problem she will approach you about it. I would only take what the director has to say to heart. Also, about the diaper changing thing. We had to keep charts on each child so the parent could have a progress report each day. I worked with a teacher who would never change the children so when I changed them I would put my initials by it or us a different color ink so that you would know that you changed them if anyone asked.
2007-06-28 21:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say listen to the critism and take it with a grain of salt... Who cares what they think or say as long as you are doing your job the best you can. They are not your superior are they? Then don't worry about it.. .If they have something to say negative about you it's because they are insecure with themselves... I would gently confront the ring leader and just politely say, " Wow, I've heard that you think I do ABC whatever it is she says and that you'll take her comments into consideration and in the future if she has a problem to take it up with you..." I guarantee that type of childish behavior will stop... She'll look like a complete idiot... I would also be sickly sweet nice to everyone you come in contact with that includes superiors,parents, co-worker.. What can "they" complain about? She's so nice... It works and you'll be a hero. As far as "A" bossing you around if she's not your superior, she can't boss you around... Just mind your P's and Q's and do your work the best you can.. Good luck
2007-06-28 21:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first comment was to try to make friends, you didn't bite which made you seem rude and snobbish... which led to the rest.
Be careful about accusing someone of talking about you when you couldn't hear the words. It may not have been about you.
2007-06-28 21:10:46 · answer #4 · answered by mel s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Just because she is this old grandma who tries to be young and ghetto, yeah she thinks shes beyonce..she thinks she can boss me around. Im tired of dreading coming to work" LMAO!
Tell that grandma to go to nursing home and beat it!
2007-06-28 21:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would consider trying to find a new job or figure out how to cope with her. maybe you could be like i feel that we got off on the wrong foot and i would like to know why you dont like me. if she continues the attitude then leave and find a new job.
2007-06-28 21:14:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to "Hood Rat Central". I'm around many of them. Your lucky that you weren't brought up in low-income housing b.c this lady probably was. Don't feel sorry for yourself, but for her.
2007-06-28 22:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by jaeldork 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ignore the grandma b**** your better then her!
2007-06-28 21:31:35 · answer #8 · answered by *sweety pie* 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋