tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post2111665820719648276..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: No DC Metro for these ThreeLeigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-44939776128845852462012-07-01T07:19:16.387-04:002012-07-01T07:19:16.387-04:00RE-post for Anonymous...
The D.C metro system is ...RE-post for Anonymous...<br />The D.C metro system is totally easy compared to NYC. And FYI- the parents are not trying to save on D.C. parking lol- everyone in D.C/VA uses the metro for work- Especially if you are right in D.C- the traffic is horrendous and you can kill yourself if you aren't careful or know the streets- plus they are very narrow and there are cars lined up and impacted everywhere. A lot of people take the metro to save the stress of dealing with traffic- a metro card isn't cheap though.anon #1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-52626274344005527922012-07-01T02:38:52.734-04:002012-07-01T02:38:52.734-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-28746037892791613302012-06-29T21:42:59.365-04:002012-06-29T21:42:59.365-04:00OP, some people here have been less than construct...OP, some people here have been less than constructive in sharing their opinions -- but you did *ask* for opinions.<br /><br />It is not unreasonable for a family to expect you to take children on public transit. Although I understand that in this particular case you were surprised by the request with insufficient time to prepare yourself, now you know that you can take time to practice riding the system, and checking out the stations that you'll be likely to use.<br /><br />I only spent a weekend in DC, and agree with others -- it is super simple, so if you take time to be more comfortable with the concept of the metro system, you shouldn't have any issues with taking the children.PeanutButternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-79726393053668635962012-06-28T17:40:46.334-04:002012-06-28T17:40:46.334-04:00UMass has a point. I don't think your family ...UMass has a point. I don't think your family would expect you to give up your life to care for a family member. I am truly sorry, I know it sounds cold. My father passed away last year he would never let me leave a good sound job no matter what. Of course its great you want to help out as much as possible. Who will take care of you though if you end up sick?<br /><br />Hope your dad gets well soon. I know its a tough situation.ericsmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-14553222879181570162012-06-28T06:17:06.241-04:002012-06-28T06:17:06.241-04:00I used public transportation for years. I think th...I used public transportation for years. I think there is a certain kind of person who just looks down on it. <br /><br />OP, I am stressed out reading all of your posts. It sounds like your life is sort of a mess. <br /><br />I think if you need this job, you should suck it up and learn to take these kids on the train. <br /><br />I am having a hard time understanding why you left a good job with the school system to work as a nanny. You have no health insurance now? That is not good. You can't be any help to your family if you don't have proper medical care. I think you should go back to teaching. I understand that you want to help your father, but...I still am feeling like part of the story is missing.UmassSlytherinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647516080217006351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-14963550007871859222012-06-28T02:20:17.813-04:002012-06-28T02:20:17.813-04:00The DC area metro really isn't that bad. Try i...The DC area metro really isn't that bad. Try it out. I can understand how the thought of having two kids tagging along (with a raggedy stroller) can be daunting, but I think Susannah gave you some pretty good advice regarding that. Also, if you enter on the first car of the train, the driver can see you better (they physically look out) and I doubt he/she will close the doors on you or your charges. And if you don't like the train "portion"* of the metro, you can always catch the bus...though it may take longer.<br /><br />*Note to non-DC-area residents: The Metro includes both a train & bus system.The Honey Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-15471773914517321642012-06-27T22:48:45.605-04:002012-06-27T22:48:45.605-04:00There's also an iPhone app called TBD that my ...There's also an iPhone app called TBD that my brother downloaded for me (he lives in Arlington, VA). It gives you real-time information about DC Metro issues (late trains/ shut-down lines, etc), as well as traffic updates. I've definitely found it helpful- it also has a map of the entire Metro. <br /><br />I've done the Metro alone with four kids (granted they were my own kids, not someone else's- an entirely different situation)-- don't sweat it, OP. I think that the DC Metro is even easier than the T in Boston and I didn't ever think that that was possible. <br /><br />The biggest hassle for us when we visit him (other than the fact that he lives in a little condo and there's a lot of us) is getting from Shirlington to Pentagon City because the bus (which is really only a five-minute walk from his house) only runs every half-hour or so (if you're lucky).Teacher in a Combat Zonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-49839930745293781402012-06-27T22:44:37.903-04:002012-06-27T22:44:37.903-04:00Bethany your right!! They stink for some reason. ...Bethany your right!! They stink for some reason. Not as bad as the little Spanish bus. They are the worse. I could never work in NYC. <br />First of all the traffic is a killer. If you cross over in a car from NJ to NY the toll is $12.00 (GWB)ericsmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-82214834284786278862012-06-27T22:41:34.047-04:002012-06-27T22:41:34.047-04:00Yeah Phoenix
When I visited San Francisco back I ...Yeah Phoenix<br /><br />When I visited San Francisco back I think in 1998 it was so depressing. I saw alot of homeless people, alot. I tried to give as much as I had to spare. It made me feel really depressed. I was thinking of it that night when I was in the hotel. How I can afford to sleep in a comfy place and they were out in the street.ericsmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-42181900165147972602012-06-27T20:08:30.690-04:002012-06-27T20:08:30.690-04:00The bus is one mode of public transit I cannot tol...The bus is one mode of public transit I cannot tolerate. Every single bus I have been on smells of vomit.<br /><br />I can't handle it. God help me if I ever have a job requiring me to use the bus.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-88053154440791657592012-06-27T20:00:02.636-04:002012-06-27T20:00:02.636-04:00No one likes public transit, but if you live in th...No one likes public transit, but if you live in the city or commute it's the most sensible way to go. I wish you rich car drivers would understand us poor folk don't have too many other options. It dose suck and you'll have to do like the rest of us and get over it, and get used to it if it's what the family wants. Be glad they are not asking you o ride the bus.Another one rides the busnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-32317618272717175272012-06-27T19:36:29.157-04:002012-06-27T19:36:29.157-04:00Yeah, it's a damn shame my first post in this ...Yeah, it's a damn shame my first post in this thread was perfectly nice and helpful. I've since seen that you really don't want help, so I have to chime in with Fiona and ask what was the point in your posting this?MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-2949162453339359392012-06-27T19:28:15.438-04:002012-06-27T19:28:15.438-04:00I had never been to DC before, but I went with the...I had never been to DC before, but I went with the family I work for and I had to use the metro to get around, just the baby and me. I was pretty nervous too, but after the first time, I realized it really was easy! Just try it out and you will see. I actually felt silly after because it really was so simple. Also, if you have an iPhone, there is a great app called DC Rider. You enter where you are and where you want to get to and it lays it out for you, almost like mapquest. Good luck!GoldenStateNannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-89151876903215242462012-06-27T19:01:40.025-04:002012-06-27T19:01:40.025-04:00yeah homeless people.
We had one that looked lik...yeah homeless people. <br /><br />We had one that looked like Santa. My son asked me why Santa was sitting on the side of the road. I couldn't answer that.<br /><br />The ones out here are interesting in the event they don't lie. I've given more money to homelss men that say, hey I'm gonna buy some beer. <br />There was one kid who I went and bought food for at the store. He made me very sadPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-59282605870934628382012-06-27T18:09:52.649-04:002012-06-27T18:09:52.649-04:00I'm sorry about your dad. I can relate to havi...I'm sorry about your dad. I can relate to having a very sick family member andneeding to work. Saying it's tough is an understatment. I hope he gets well soon.<br /><br />As far as employers go I've had some that were more generous than others. <br />In one situation they did end up having to let me go, and I understood that. They were wonderful people, but they had hired me as a fulltime nanny, and I wasn't able to fulllfill my end of the bargain because of my sister's illness.<br /><br />It ended up being a blessing in disguise for me, because I was stretching myself too thin trying to be a wife & mom, work fulltime and care for my sister.<br /><br />I found a good paying job as a Mother's Helper to a SAHM that had extremely flexible hours.<br /><br />Maybe that is something you could consider if things come to that.<br /><br />I'm hoping that they don't and will say a prayer for you & your dad.<br /><br />Also sorry if I came across as harsh as first. I hadn't read all your replies and you seemed rather spoilt to me at first and I have no tolerance for spoiled carers.<br /><br />Sorry again , and wishing you well.Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-76446516589410014252012-06-27T18:04:14.998-04:002012-06-27T18:04:14.998-04:00Phoenix
I hate the subway near me in NYC. I only...Phoenix<br /><br />I hate the subway near me in NYC. I only go on it with my husband. Same thing some weirdos. Then homeless people always begging for money. My sister and I went on the subway one time. A man that was homeless claimed he was really hungry, etc. We felt bad for him in a way, but scared as well. Something about him, like he would cut your throat without a thought. I gave him our leftover meal from a nice restaurant. It wasn't crap. We didn't even touch it just large portion we kept aside. I told him hear take it and leave us alone. Now you can have a nice meal from a restaurant. Even told him it wasn't touched by us. He was still looking at us crazy. Saying the food was probably blessed from the devil. I looked at my sister and was like what the hell. He did eat some and the rest he threw under the seat. <br /><br />I hate subways. I belive you will usually always find trouble on themericsmomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-24948070648147195852012-06-27T18:02:27.301-04:002012-06-27T18:02:27.301-04:00What have you decided to do as far as the metro si...What have you decided to do as far as the metro situation?<br /><br />I'm sorry if already missed your answer to this.<br /><br />Do you plan on asking your MB/DB to show you the area by metro?Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-22945132410692169242012-06-27T18:00:17.515-04:002012-06-27T18:00:17.515-04:00So what was your point in posting this?
Did you j...So what was your point in posting this?<br /><br />Did you just need to vent?<br /><br />I can understand needing to vent, but you seem to also want to start fights by nipping at anyone who doesn't agree with you.Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-85756668866960117712012-06-27T17:56:21.397-04:002012-06-27T17:56:21.397-04:00It's good they know about your family situaton...It's good they know about your family situaton and are understanding of it. <br /><br />They probably have a plan in place if you need to take a few days or weeks off.<br /><br />ISYN is my guilty pleasure. I'd be embarrassed if my employers recognized me as well.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-59277932471061839692012-06-27T17:43:46.245-04:002012-06-27T17:43:46.245-04:00Phoenix I'd be scared with all that going on, ...Phoenix I'd be scared with all that going on, too! <br /><br />Missmannah, its not about sharing personal info, because anyone who knew me would know it wasme by reading this. I said I don't want to share other gripes with the job on the internet because if the family somehow DID stumble across this, I wouldn't want them to see that. What I have posted, I wouldn't have issue with them seeing. But from reading other posts/comments, you seem to not have many nice things to say so I'm not surprised you'd be critical.<br /><br />Tales, I'm so sorry to hear that :( I'm glad the fam you work for was accomodating and understanding! Everyone out there isn't going to just throw you out if a tragedy occurs that makes you unable to work for a short time, and your post is proof of that!opnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-16763490696267379132012-06-27T16:53:37.209-04:002012-06-27T16:53:37.209-04:00public transportation is offputting at times. In m...public transportation is offputting at times. In my city we just very recently got a light rail system. I've never been on it. The route takes you from the west side where the rapists are to the ASU campus. Basically it is a rapist transport. <br /><br />We have the public bus system. I rode it once when I was little with my cousin. I was about 5 and she was 13. Some creepy man gave me some money because he had red hair too. That was scary.<br /><br />Then when I got older I rode the bus twice. The frist time I wasn't wearing my wedding ring because I didn'twant to get mugged. Well that was a bad idea because most of the people riding the bus were men and instead of feeling like I was going to get mugged I felt like a piece of meat.<br /><br />The second time I got smart. Wore my ring and carried my gun. But that didnt matter as aparently men don't give a hoot in you are married or not. One guy followed me off the bus and I had to call the cops on my cell phone to intercept me at a public place.<br /><br />So I don't like public transportation and I would never bring kids with me. <br /><br />I was always nervous I wouldn't know what to do, where I was supposed to put the money?, what if there was no place to sit?, how do I let someone know I need to get off the bus?, what if I get on the wrong one!?<br /><br />it was ridiculous all my fears. Turned out my issue wouldn't be with my stupidity and ignorance on public transportation, it was with the other people riding the busPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-4735469791532384242012-06-27T16:29:02.670-04:002012-06-27T16:29:02.670-04:00For someone who is super paranoid about talking ab...For someone who is super paranoid about talking about yourself...you sure do give a whole lot of personal information.MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-634105980635973332012-06-27T14:43:51.904-04:002012-06-27T14:43:51.904-04:00OP, I work for amazingly considerate employers, an...OP, I work for amazingly considerate employers, and when my dad passed away on Easter Sunday this year I was told to take the week off. <br /><br />I have worked for them for 1.5 years at this point, and have had health issues of my own that required extended time off as well, and they have been nothing but gracious and accommodating.<br /><br />I wish you and your family the best, and good for you for being willing to learn the metro system! Good luck with everything.Tales from the (Nanny)Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266117417206315356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-78199107797157335752012-06-27T14:19:29.348-04:002012-06-27T14:19:29.348-04:00I wish I could edit my posts! I feel bad posting a...I wish I could edit my posts! I feel bad posting again when I leave something out lol.. I need to set up a google acct!<br /><br />My job at school wasn't affected greatly by my dad's illness. There were a handful of times, like the day we found out abt the diagnosis, and the day I needed a half day because we all were getting tested to find a bone marrow match. My mom, brother, and I have pretty diff schedules so once he has the transplant we'll work around work schedules so no one misses work - we have lots of family close by to help out, too, and some of my dad's close friends. I'm only worried about what will happen if the worst case scenario comes true :( otherwise I won't let it interfere with my being to work and on time. I hate missing work, actually!opnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-64627246228972026112012-06-27T14:14:13.999-04:002012-06-27T14:14:13.999-04:00I don't know how to USE the nyc metro lol.. Ju...I don't know how to USE the nyc metro lol.. Just been on it with an ex! <br /><br />As for quitting/staying home - I already live at home. Moved back 11 months ago. Unfortunately, I can't afford to not work, I have grad school student loans I'm paying off, along with birth control pills and a medication I take that's expensiveee without insurance (which I don't have right now but even getting private ins that'll be costly - I've had it in the past) plus, my dad would freak! He'd totally stress about my finances and I can't put any stress on him. The family knew my situation with dad before I was even hired, and if, god forbid, he does pass, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. I wouldn't expect them to hold my job if I needed an extended period off, but we have discussed my situation so they know it's a possibility. My hope is that by next year, he'll be healthy. Sigh. Then I can go back to teaching. (Also, the bone marrow won't be happening for a month or month and a half if everything goes as planned. He already was scheduled for it months but then the cancer began growing again thru chemo and they can't do it unless it's stable) for now I'm just gonna do what I have to do! <br /><br />Responding to you guys' posts and thinking about some of the roots of my anxiety and frustration has been helpful. Aside from the personal stuff and things already mentioned, I wish I could share more details about my current job and the people I work for but I get super paranoid to put it out there. I do value others' opinions, whether I take the advice or not its still helpful to see other sides/povs.<br /><br />Also, thank you guys who have said kind things in regards to my family. I appreciate it :)opnoreply@blogger.com