I think I got fired before I even got to start my new job.

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I have had the worst day ever and just need to vent. I am a single mom and have no family near me. I use a county subsidy to pay for daycare. I was finally offered a CNA job but the shift is not when any centers are open and there are only three in home daycares that said they are open the hours I need. One is full, another other my kids started at today.

The lady called me to complain my two year old was crying right after I pulled into the parking lot.Then she called the front desk and said there was an emergency with my kids and I had to leave. She kept calling my cell and the front desk (why did I give her the number!). My baby was barley there twenty minuets to have time to adjust and with her frantically yelling on the phone I don't blame him for crying. So even though I showed up fifteen minuets early to my first shift I did not actually get to stay for it. The HR manager said for me to call on Monday if I can work out child care and work for them or not. I'm so upset right now I wish i had someone to hug and cry other than my dog. All I want to do is have a chance to prove myself, show that I am a compassionate caring person and spend time making a difference in the lives of those in need!

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I'm sorry you're going through this! At least they gave you the option of calling in, rather than just firing you on the spot! That's something, isn't it?

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I'm sorry you're going through this! At least they gave you the option of calling in, rather than just firing you on the spot! That's something, isn't it?

Thank you for your optimism! I doubt I will find alternative childcare because of my location. Would it be too out of line to ask if they have any first shift positions? When I interviewed I told them that day shift is what I would prefer so I'm guessing if they had any day shifts open they would have offered it right?

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I'm very sorry that you've had such a trying experience. Finding child care is a big problem and can mean the difference between staying at home or working for a mother. Unfortunately, most of us do not have the option to stay home regardless of the aid available. I do not have children but I know my mother struggled to find child care for my brother and I. Dogs are good listeners aren't they? I've cried many a time to my cat or dog but it just isn't the same as a human response. I really empathize with your struggle. Did you say there are three daycares with the hours you work? Maybe try the third. Perhaps I read that wrong. Can you be put on the waiting list for the full one? Is that an option? I dunno. I really wish I could help you. But as CapeCodDreamer said at least your work gave you a chance to come back. Daycare is going to be a hard adjustment for your child but they get used to it. It isn't uncommon for kids to cry so I don't know what that lady's problem was.

I'm very sorry. Please don't give up. Fight for this job and if it doesn't work then it wasn't meant to be. Everything will work out eventually as long as you advocate for yourself. Best of wishes and luck in the world. :hug:

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I'm very sorry that you've had such a trying experience. Finding child care is a big problem and can mean the difference between staying at home or working for a mother. Unfortunately, most of us do not have the option to stay home regardless of the aid available. I do not have children but I know my mother struggled to find child care for my brother and I. Dogs are good listeners aren't they? I've cried many a time to my cat or dog but it just isn't the same as a human response. I really empathize with your struggle. Did you say there are three daycares with the hours you work? Maybe try the third. Perhaps I read that wrong. Can you be put on the waiting list for the full one? Is that an option? I dunno. I really wish I could help you. But as CapeCodDreamer said at least your work gave you a chance to come back. Daycare is going to be a hard adjustment for your child but they get used to it. It isn't uncommon for kids to cry so I don't know what that lady's problem was.

I'm very sorry. Please don't give up. Fight for this job and if it doesn't work then it wasn't meant to be. Everything will work out eventually as long as you advocate for yourself. Best of wishes and luck in the world. :hug:

Thanks for the kind words! When my kids were napping my dog got an earful. The worst part is I drank a whole pot of chai tea before leaving so I'm going to be up till ten anyways. There are three in home childcares, the lady that kicked them out, one that is full (I asked about a waiting list but there are ten kids on it), and the third that I'm hoping will call by the end of the weekend. My kids were fine at the child care center they have been at for the past month, but they are only open in the day:( I'm going to call and ask them if they have any first shift positions if I don't hear from the other provider. I know something will work out eventually...

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Just stay positive. I hear you about the chai tea. I do the same with green tea and iced coffee. Give your little ones big hugs when they wake up tomorrow. Steal it if you have to. Good luck.

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Wow... as a former child care provider I would have not done that to any parent. It is expected of a child to have seperation anxiety period. Oh.. I want to slap her for doing that to you. ? Is she a licensed child care provider? I live in Florida and our state requires us to do atleast 10 hrs of training every year. Also try to look up your county or state child care services programs they may be able to help, and you should be able to look up there inspections as well. By the way if her home was full then maybe it was a good thing your kids didn't stay. She's probaly over whelmed, and she definitly doesn't have her heart into it. God Bless Hun. I hope everything works out for you.

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So sorry that happened to you and the kids. Hang in there!

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Wow... as a former child care provider I would have not done that to any parent. It is expected of a child to have seperation anxiety period. Oh.. I want to slap her for doing that to you. ? Is she a licensed child care provider? I live in Florida and our state requires us to do atleast 10 hrs of training every year. Also try to look up your county or state child care services programs they may be able to help, and you should be able to look up there inspections as well. By the way if her home was full then maybe it was a good thing your kids didn't stay. She's probaly over whelmed, and she definitly doesn't have her heart into it. God Bless Hun. I hope everything works out for you.

She is a licensed child care provider, she was recommended by the county office of education! None of the other referrals are able to take my kids by tomorrow night. I'm just glad that she realized she could not handle a spirited toddler and didn't do anything stupid, other than get me fired!

I guess I'm not a CNA after all. From now on I am going to be very specific about only being available during the hours the St Josephs Children's Center is open, once I can get my kids back in that is. I just hope I can find one SNF or LTC that has a 7-3 shift open! I suppose it can't hurt to work at an ALF while waiting to get into nursing school.

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Have you tried applying at registries? Some take CNAs with no experience, and it's easier to get the shift that you like.

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Have you tried applying at registries? Some take CNAs with no experience, and it's easier to get the shift that you like.

Yeah I'm signed up with a HHA and so far they have not had any openings other than overnights which they call and offer me even though I specified I'm only available from 7am to 4pm.

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I'm sorry about this bad experience! There are lots of CNA opportunities out there, and high turnover, so maybe something on day shift will turn up soon.

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