| I worked with this family for 8 days, although it was meant to be 14 days the agreed arrangements made for the job did not match when i got there. when i got there. (The family were on a 2 week vacation, and wanted assistance throughout their day to day activities.)I was told that we would eat out each evening, however in the 8 days i ate out with them twice and looked aftrer the children the remaining nights. As well as getting up with them at 7.30am every morning and sometimes not settling down till 10 - 11 at night. (I did however get a couple of hours to myself through some of the days, whilst being there.)
I was told that there would be light housework, Once again i found myself cleaning up and tidying away 4 times a day. preparing for breakfast clearing away after breakfast cleaning up fathers mess This was the same at dinner time and also tea time. The family didnt know the meaning of "Light house work" They were so untidy and unclean...... Then cleaning the apartment, washing and ironing (including the parents also) which i was told it would be childrens laundry only.
One night the father was putting the children to bed, and i could see he was getting very annoyed aggressive, as he had the children sat on the floor giving them some kind of lecture. HE was in such a rush to get out of the house away from the children that he just burst into the living room full of rage and started shouting.... "get off that telephone and come and sort these kids out." I asked the man "what is your problem? i cannot do everything here!! as i was in the middle of cleaning up mess in both the kitchen and living room as well as clearing away toys and hang washing out. To cut a long story short, the father was ranting and raving, raising his voice at me.
It was very up setting and frightening, so i told them i would pack my clothes and leave. As i did not want to stay around any longer after seeing what i had seen. The father then started shouting if you want to leave then i will pack your things for you, he burst into my room and started throwing my suitcase around trying to pack my things for me.
The mother said we could sit down and talk this through, but i said no after seeing this disgusting behaviour.
I kindly asked both the father and mother to leave the room so i could get dressed and pack my things. They would not let me shut or lock the bathroom door behind me, eventually the father took the children into the bedroom and the mother stood over me like a security woman. when i was in the bathroom trying my hardest in a panic to put some clothes on and also phone someone to come and collect me! then the mother was banging aon the door and screaming if you dont get out of there i am going to throw all of tour clothes out of the front door.
After throwing my things in my suitcase i had to rush out of their apartment, and struggle up the road with a broken suitcase..... it was beginning to get dark and i had just made the last bus to feungirola, wher i then had to get a trin in the pouring rain. It was pitch black, i was in a very vunderable position and it was 11.30pm when i finally got to a friends who kindly put me up for the night.
I just want other people who are looking at this family profile to see how they went from being nice people to very nasty and unconsiderable. Please be careful in you choice of this family. (I know that they are currently looking to replace their current au pair. |
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