AfterSchoolMom 08:36 AM 07-14-2012
Today's ridiculous CL ad, seeking childcare (leaving out some identifying details for privacy purposes):
Originally Posted by :
I need child care for my 5 year old daughter -
The hours I need are Monday - Friday from 8:30am until 4:00pm.
I prefer in my home
I am willing to pay $100 a week - payable on Fridays. I will subtract $20 every day she is out sick, which doesn't happen often. I will provide snacks and meals every day. She has a severe peanut allergy.
Please do NOT contact me if you cannot pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Please do NOT contact me if you have NO experience with children.
Please do NOT contact me if you cannot provide at least 5 references.
Sorry if I'm being sensitive today (preggo hormones, lol), but I am SO, SO sick of seeing ads from parents wanting Nanny care for less than half of minimum wage, parents who INFORM us that they "will be subtracting X amount" for sick days, and yet expect the very best provider there is. I just wish they could walk a mile in our shoes. I'd bet that two days of doing what we do would change their tunes drastically.