I used to get really, really mad at being referred to as "the sitter" and I would rant and rave to my husband about really hating being called that. I know that there was no offense meant by it from the daycare parents but it still hurt my feelings. I felt very disrespected because it seemed like the title of "the sitter" diminished how much time, money and effort into providing top quality care.
Now if I ever find myself getting worked up over being referred to as the sitter or the babysitter, etc. I just remind myself that this is my chosen career and that I make a pretty decent amount of money at it. That takes the edge off
