Date: 4/10/2006 3:22:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
Interesting...Yes I think it is fair..You should be evaluated on a regular basis..Any type of constructive criticism is good..It helps you learn. Soooo who scored higher?? LOL  |
Date: 4/10/2006 3:32:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53054
actually I did....but we are working with the child, I dont think that we should be evaluated on how clean our rooms are...it really has nothing to do with the job. Or the study for that matter  |
Date: 4/10/2006 3:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 30747
I got to hand it to the boss for being consciencious about who takes care of his children. As far as being fair goes...certainly it's fair. (sorry hon) It's all a part of any job. We all get compared and scrutinized for our performance. etc. Sometimes the boss has to make a choice between employees and of course he's going to weigh his options and pick the one who best fits his prioritys. And how did you score anyway?  |
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Date: 4/10/2006 3:51:00 AM
From Authorid: 33925
All of it is important..If you are concientious and keeping your rooms clean that says alot about your character. They would want you to be setting a positive example for their child. Spending time with the child is not the only thing you should be doing. The child will learn by example and you should lead by example. Oh and way to go on scoring higher!! hehe |
Date: 4/10/2006 4:55:00 AM
From Authorid: 42945
I think it's fair hun, it's very important to make sure that anyone looking after children is up to par...I know I would most probably do the same thing if it was my child/children being cared for ....  |
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Date: 4/10/2006 5:19:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53054
But appearances...He wants us to wear makeup in the house....the other girl even has to wear make up everyday and she dresses pretty nice and it is still not up to par. |
Date: 4/10/2006 5:24:00 AM
From Authorid: 13297
I too agree with what everyone else has said. I would be very conscientious of the people caring for my child and I would probably score them on more categories than that. Study tells them how dedicated you are, your ambitions/goals/motivations and says a lot about your character. How clean your room is also says a lot about your character and will show them your lifestyle. Are you organised, cleanly, pay attention to details, etc. These characteristics will show them the kind of attention you will pay to their child. On the surface it may not seem to relate but it does. They are really just doing a character analysis on you in hopes of analysing and anticipating how you will perform on the job [in this case taking care of their child]. This happens in the corporate world all the time. Usually every six months to a year and usually in order to determine if the employee is deserving of a merit increase in salary. cheers, jamie  |
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Date: 4/10/2006 5:27:00 AM
From Authorid: 13297
As for the appearances, making sure you are clean, well kept is one thing, but demanding you wear make-up is over the top. Honestly, he has no right to demand that. That sounds a little strange to me. I would want anyone caring for my child to be well-kept but I would not require them to look as though he or she stepped out of a magazine... |
Date: 4/10/2006 6:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 47218
For an older man to require young girls under his supervision to wear makeup at all times seems kind of pervy to me...I mean, this isn't the Bellagio.  |
Date: 4/10/2006 9:57:00 AM
From Authorid: 63280
I have to agree, that make-up requirement is a little bizarre. I agree with the others, I think it's fair, but I also think that he should have been more conscientious about where he kept the paper. I have to agree on the room issue - I don't think it has much bearing on how you perform your job and it wouldn't concern me personally if I was in his position unless it was a biohazard. But I guess it might just be me and many other people could have a differing opinion : hrug::. I can understand how you would feel upset by this - no one wants to feel constantly compared or judged on everything. ~ Coffee Goddess  |
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Date: 4/10/2006 10:21:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 53054
I know that in the world this happens in all types of jobs, but the thing is that it is unnessacary because he will not have to pick between us in the end, because both of us will be leaving soon...and really i should of known this would happen, because when I first came here I was compared with the old Au-Pair whom i took over from...because I like to go out, and he didnt think that I was a person who liked to read as well...which actually i am....but let him think what he wants.... |
Date: 4/10/2006 10:36:00 AM
From Authorid: 53052
i think this is for the company, it's like an evaluation(not just for your employer but for the company you work for) also to see if your a right fit for the family... they might feel that because your working(even though your working within thier home) your still staff and you should look presentable(dressed nicely...hair brushed..light make-up) because if anyone sees you(comes to the door, or your out with the kid) you represent their family  |
Date: 4/10/2006 4:25:00 PM
From Authorid: 63194
Things may seem pervy - but thats what lifetime preaches- you dont know what the guy is like. It is absolutly fair. first of all, if you live there and it is his property, he has every right to want things to be clean.  |
