So...I'm kinda in a situation that I don't really know what to do...it goes both ways...So I would appreciate any thoughts or suggestions! Or what YOU would do in this situation. Thanks so much!

So...I'm working/babysitting trying to pay off my last student loan. I've worked at this daycare since September of last year...and I love it because of the kids...because somehow, someway I'm making a difference in a kids life, whether I realize it or not. On top of this I'm babysitting for 4 different families. The work at the daycare is a rather stressful environment because of some of the employees and just how they respond to things...and a lot of us just are not on the same page. Our boss, isn't really our boss because she doesn't really talk to us or communicate to us, it's her friend that works there that relays most of the information...and just many other problems going on there, but every time I work there I just come home so stressed out...if I leave the job there are the families I'm babysitting for that could use me the times that I'm working at the daycare. But yet I like the stability of the daycare (routine) with the kids...and obviously LOVE the kids to death. There are a couple of days that wouldn't be filled. I just have the fear of leaving...and not making enough money...but yet.. Trust that God will provide? I dunno. Please help :-)

God Bless,

Ali

Well, I guess it depends on the "total transaction". What you put in is a lot of energy, what you get out is money and the knowledge that you're making a difference in the lives of the children. Added up, is the total positive or negative?

If you can work that out, that'd probably help with deciding what you could do.

I would say give it a little more time, it's hard to work with co-workers who might not be on the same page but really no matter where you work you're going to have that difficulty at some point, so I'd say just look at your overall finances and if you can manage ok with this job, then try to give it more time and just offer up these difficulties to our lord and you already are making a difference in the childrens lives, perhaps you will also be an example for your co-workers but if there are other daycares hiring and could pay more, then consider that as an option and babysit for the families on your free days. I hope this helps and I hope things go well for you, I"ll be keeping you in my prayers

I am having a similar problem at a new job (I have been there 3 days). I work as a caregiver at a nursing home, and some of the staff are great, but others are unbearable. I keep pretending I am in a religious community and need to get along with everyone -- it isn't easy -- but it is good practice.

If you can bear it - try to use it as an opportunity to grow and to accept little crosses to bear.... good luck!

Everyone understands a smile. Sounds like your co-workers desperately need one from you. Whenever asking clarification re: instructions, always ask with a smile.

Those of us who grew up in retail sales know the value of the smile. One's boss could always tell if the clerk was smiling if the customer was doing so.

Be proactive and not reactive. You CAN make a difference and make the daycare cener a better place to work. Find something to complement about your supervisor--and everyone else for that matter. Encouragement is food for the soul.

Blessings,
Gemma

Well, I appreciate all that have posted there thoughts here. I still don't know what I'm going to do, because this one job really does stress me out...more than I really explained in my situation. If I can't handle this...then how could I handle religious life..? Sorry...just kinda down at the moment. I feel many times that I am only making things worse, but yet I'm a quiet reserved person sometimes...kinda shy. I feel like I haven't done anything to help and when I attempt it just all falls apart ....Thanks for your support.

Ali

You dont have to grow up Ali, you are a very simple soul, and as you grow in love you will be even more simple, the closer you approach to God the simplier you will become. You need to stay little and more weak.

You will survive this and you will survive religious more then what you have been doing in the outside arena

I am so sorry to learn of your problems at work. It is very hard when you experience difficulties with colleagues, particularly as you need to work . You have had a lot of sound advise from your friends here and I wholeheartedly agree with Gemma's ........ just try and be positive and not show that you are depressed. I appreciate that this will not be easy for you,but you obviously enjoy working with the children and this will help . You will be in my prayers Ali.

You've lots of good advice here. I know that the workplace can be difficult at times. What if you figure out your finances in detail? Then you can decide if the extra stress is worth it to get you closer to your freedom. Please don't worry about the stress of religious life until you get there. That's what I am now teling myself.
Love and prayers,

Pia