[lizbeth4]

Thanks Monica! Great advice! There’s no going back on the lost wages from babysitting. I can only go forward. I do need to value myself and my work. And stop putting myself last! I didn’t mention that I am making more and working less hours on my new job compared to the babysitting job.

[lizbeth4]

Monica and Vera, you are both right. I did need the money from the babysitting job. I didn’t take it because I felt bad for her. I have trouble setting boundaries. When I got the cleaning job, my first thought was, what if my Daughter’s need me to babysit? Instead of thinking, wow, I have extra income coming in. I always put myself on the back burner. Any suggestions on how to stop this behaviour???

[lizbeth4]

Monica, I let go of the pay because the young Mother needed it more than me. The Father of the child walked out on her again. I just felt like it was the right thing to do. She messaged me yesterday with a vague message, wondering how she was going to work this weekend. I was never supposed to work weekends. I didn’t respond to her as I felt I told I had explained why I would no longer,babysit for her. It’s a sad situation and the poor baby is in the middle.

[lizbeth4]

I need to remember gratitude. I had a strong feeling that I would get this job. It’s nothing I’ve done before. I like the idea of working alone and setting my own hours. I have many things to be grateful for: another day, good health, family and friends. Life is good!

[lizbeth4]

I’m glad that you pampered yourself today. It’s always good when we treat ourselves. Besides the occasional hair cut, I’ve been laxed in that department. Now with the new job, I would love to purchase a few items of clothing before winter. It’s good if you get things sorted with your Son about Pete before he moves in. I hope you continue to feel better.

[lizbeth4]

I started the cleaning job last night. It kind of kicked my butt! Anyways, I’m supposed to work today with the gal whose place I’m taking. She’s going to be my back up person. 2 more training days then I’m on my own. I’ll have to get my own routine down. Things are looking up.

[lizbeth4]

Sorry to hear about your chest infection and now your gum abscess. I hope that you feel better soon. It was good that Pete was able to help you with his concoction. Reminded me when i was a kid and would come down with a bad cold. My Grandmother would fix me a hot toddy. I would sleep for hours and it would knock the cold right out of me. Years later I found out the it was whisky, honey and lemon juice heated up. Oh my!! But it worked!!! LOL! Get better soon!

[lizbeth4]

My interview for the bank cleaning job is this evening at one of the banks. Hopefully it is mine. It would bring in $500 per month. I will have no trouble passing a background check. Keeping my fingers crossed!! I still have the baby’s walker, playpen and clothing here. I will probably have to drop the items off. I became too attached too fast to the baby. Maybe working on my own would be better for me. No gambling thoughts or urges today. I have a lot of yard work to keep me busy this weekend.

[lizbeth4]

Vera, Last night was the end of my babysitting job. These kids shouldn’t have this precious baby. I told her to forget paying me for the 3 days I work. She lives with a relative who doesnt help her much. The Dad keeps walking out on them. It’s a sad situation. I didnt slerp well.

[lizbeth4]

So, the 2nd day of babysitting, I had to call the Dad and he was 1 hour late. 3rd day. Today, Dad never showed up and Mom text me saying she had to work till 9pm. I’ve had the baby for 11 hours. I will make it clear,that if the baby can’t be picked up by 5pm, I can no longer babysit for them. I have a job interview tomorrow, cleaning 2 banks, 10 hours a week. I hope I get it! I’m very tired!!!

[lizbeth4]

Taking a break to post while the baby is sleeping! I’m now rethinking the job situation. I can work in my home. Day hours
No weekend. Thinking about finding 1 more child to babysit. I can get a used double stroller for walks as the weather is cooling down. I have the next 3 days off. Time to pull up and clean out part of my garden. I also need to recaulk the trim on the back of the house. Sunday is church. I’m keeping busy . I had gambling thoughts today but I don’t have money or credit. Thank goodness. I will work through the urges!

[lizbeth4]

Thanks for your positive post. I am having trouble with communication with the baby’s parents. I think it is because they are so young. I’ve made it clear again what time i expect the child to be picked up. I’m being patient. I’ve put in my application with another company today. Problem is that this is small town and a lot of people are applying for the same position. I figure at some point I will land a job. I’m applying for part time evening and weekend work. The more i work the faster i will be debt free. I’m feeling more motivated. I don’t want to worry about unpaid bills anymore. The first step is to not gamble again.

[lizbeth4]

My babysitting job; the baby is adorable and sweet. The parents???? The Dad never showed up to pick up his son. The Mother was working. After 1 hour late, I called him. Some B.S. story. I told him to come get his baby. He did and apologized I informed the Mom what was going on. She said he was lazy and unreliable. I told both of them that if they couldn’t follow what we had agreed upon, I wouldn t babysit for them. It’s not like I’m getting paid a lot. The pay would cover my electricity, water and garbage pick up. Applying for the night job tomorrow. It seems like I get caught up in weird situations. Why? Is it the vibes I send out???

[lizbeth4]

Went to bed too early and was up early. The parents I babysit for are 18 years old. I guess I was the only person that answered their ad that would babysit for them at a reduced rate. I’m answering another ad for office cleaning at night. I could work a night job for awhile also. Trying to pay down this debt so I can breath. Things could be worse. I have a roof over my head, food to eat and I’m healthy. The positives out weigh the negatives. Gotta go. The baby will be here soon. Good day everyone!

[lizbeth4]

The,babysitting went well. I’m doing it in my home. The baby isn’t crawling yet, so today was relatively easy. He is a pleasant and sweet baby. My Granddaughter’s babysitter sent me a pic this morning of her wearing a new outfit I sent her. It made my day! I called a creditor this morning and made up some B.S. story. I’m tired of it!!! No note! My positives today were,seeing the pic of my Granddaughter and being around a sweet baby all day. It’s going to be a early night.

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