I do not like my new job (vent)

[Jeanna]

Some of you may have read where I had gotten a job at a Christian preschool. Although the pay was not great I thought that it would be a great job for me since childcare is what I am trained in and what I have done for most of my adult life and I am a Christian. I have to say up front I love the children---a room of twelve 2 year olds. The room is way to small for that many kids. The second thing is that I am only the assistant. They hired a girl straight out of college with a degree to teach high school english and she has never even worked with young children before. But the main thing is the lady that is the director. There was no actual training and no book of rules. The only way we know we are doing something against the rules is when we are chastised for it. Also she micro manages everything. You can't even move anything in the classroom without her approval. She also lays out how the children can sleep. Not from a safety issue but from her wanting to control everything. Teachers are not even allowed to send home notes without her first reading them. Now you might think that it was because we are new but it is not she does it to teachers who have been there for years.
I have made the decision to just open back up my in home daycare and quit. I really don't even want to go back but feel I need to until they can find a replacement. Of couse they do have substitutes that could take the place until they find a replacement. Oh, I have to say she yelled at me over a note I had written that another teacher said I needed to write to a parent because the parent had not been sending anything for her son to drink at lunch. Trust me it was just a nice friendly reminder saying that if she wanted him to purchase a milk at lunch just to let us or the lunchroom know. I was told that the note was to "drastic" and that she would buy the milk if the mother didn't send it. I think she needs some medicine with her emotions because she cries at anything.
Anyway if you have read this far thank you I just had to vent to someone.

[craftypam]

I would have a problem with that job too! CANNOT stand people who have to control everyone and everything!!!

[AmyBoz]

Sorry that it didn't work out for you Jeanna. That's always a disappointment.

[JanieD]

Sorry you are dealing with such a control freak. Sounds like the job was a good fit, but then the director has to be impossible to work for. I think you are doing the right thing by reopening your daycare. I'm not sure about waiting for them to hire a replacement. Seems a 2 week notice would be enough IMO. Honestly, I'd want to get away from the situation as quickly as I could... before I said something unprofessional. Maybe others can give their opinion, normally a 2 week notice is fine.

[frugalfranny]

Sorry to hear this but good luck when you open in your home.

[NewLeaf]

A 2 week notice is enough. You will probably do better w/your home daycare anyway. Not having an official rule book is a little scary, how were you supposed to know what to do or not do? Good luck w/ your home day care.

[Rebookie]

She sounds like a wacko and a big baby.... Completely unprofessional.

[Persimmon Lace]

I would also tell her why when you quit. Of course do it in an unemotional, adult way, but I would still tell her.

[dcompton]

I agree. Two week notice is all you need to do. And stick to your guns if she tries any emotional manipulation on you.

Once years ago I ended up being a day care administrator for about 8 months. Far from trained (other than a few college courses I frantically signed up to audit) I had never even been around young children before. I wish you had worked for me! I promise you would have liked it better - I often had to ask the teachers what I was supposed to be doing!

[frugalwarrior]

I worked for a similar personality type a few years ago. I am convinced she had OCD and was bipolar. One day she put the pencils points up in a cup by the phone. Every time I answered the phone I got knicked. The pad also had to have the clip board to the left.Yet, when orders came in she never checked the packing slip against the order w/ what we recieved. She acted like I was stupid whenI explained that her inventory wouldn't balance w/ what she was charged. She had a panic attack at the store one day and God help me I didn't feel bad??

[Debbie-cat]

So sorry it is working out that that Jeanna. It can be a very rewarding position but I think your boss needs to either take a vacation or start taking medication! Good luck opening your own daycare! I am sure you will love it.

[lilk]

Sorry to hear about your situation. I don't think I could work for her either. Home daycare sounds like it would be a better option. And besides, you get to make all the rules. Plus you'll probably make more money doing a job you enjoy.
It sounds like the director is stressed out, like this job is too much for her. Tell her why you are leaving, if she is a Christian then she should understand. Good luck, let us know what your decision.

[carlitasway]

OMG, that sounds just like my ex boss. I was a cook at a Christian daycare and she was the exact same way! She goes through cooks like nobody's business, too. I can see why.

[Greebo]

Beyond giving reasonable notice, you have no obligation to wait longer for them to find a replacement.

It is not your responsibility to enable your bosses addiction to bad management.

[Sassyclass]

I hope things work out for you. As far as your control freak boss goes, you hung in there longer than I would have. I think I would have been fired long ago for speaking my mind. Keeping you in my prayers.

Cat