tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post2873288289953088553..comments2024-03-27T17:27:42.775+10:00Comments on Aunt Annie's Childcare: Advocacy versus 'professionalism': Aunt Annie pays the priceAunt Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-25250756316960379282011-09-18T12:17:07.321+10:002011-09-18T12:17:07.321+10:00Well thanks for your support, Lisa M. I hear that ...Well thanks for your support, Lisa M. I hear that you have plenty of anger about these issues, as do others I know who are too cowed by fear of retribution to speak or write of them publicly. <br /><br />Yes, I think there probably is a genuine level of ignorance out there about social media; it's a bit sad that those in control (and this applies to all workplaces, not just childcare) can't see that anonymous criticism is a valuable self-evaluation tool. <br /><br />The internet makes it possible to hear that criticism without drawing public attention to the fact that it's YOU being criticised, but the possibility of quietly self-correcting doesn't occur to these people, because they are overwhelmed by defensiveness (which does often come over as self-righteousness).<br /><br />The irony of these people's actions is that by making a public scene about my blog at the workplace, they've drawn many of my former colleagues to read a blog they would otherwise never have accessed. They've made any implied criticisms in my comments (none of which, I might add, are my opinion alone) much more public. <br /><br />Some readers, having been given the heads-up that it's 'all about them' (which is actually very misleading), will perhaps recognise their own behaviour. The question is, will they change? Will they even question their own values? <br /><br />HONEST self-evaluation is the true mark of a professional; blindly following some outdated notion of corporate secrecy, and gossiping vindictively about those who are more honest and open when things go wrong, is not.Aunt Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-77529320821892362932011-09-17T20:10:20.050+10:002011-09-17T20:10:20.050+10:00I too have worked in this industry for many years ...I too have worked in this industry for many years and i can totally understand where your coming from annie. There is not enough people like you in this world. People who are willing to stand for whats right and at the end of the day fulfil your duty of care. Screw those ignorant, self riteous bastards that run centres and are too scared to be judged. As a society we spend millions tryign to create frameworks and regulations that will take this industry to new heights. But the reality is that whilever there is ignorant, gutless and power driven people sitting in a dorectors chair, they will never have the early years education that they speak of. The sad thing is their failures, both in the eyes of children adn those workers that they fail to inspire and mentor. Dont ever stop telling the truth, dont ever stop holding yourself to your duty of care. Screw them. YOU ROCK!!!Lisa Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815570625722968557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-57744989853467738422011-09-15T07:22:30.610+10:002011-09-15T07:22:30.610+10:00Thank you, GNN. What a wonderful thing to say to m...Thank you, GNN. What a wonderful thing to say to me! 'Unique' is so rare in this world of the internet, so I take that as a huge compliment.Aunt Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-87306751442295836762011-09-14T10:07:20.136+10:002011-09-14T10:07:20.136+10:00I THINK YOUR VOICE IS UNIQUE and worth being heard...I THINK YOUR VOICE IS UNIQUE and worth being heard. Also I don't know where you work or (I believe ) even your real name? Good Luck in your new venture. I'm a casual worker too but that does not make us "casual"Lee Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911261310514786271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-46738759603416148552011-09-13T07:47:59.376+10:002011-09-13T07:47:59.376+10:00Annie, I'm glad you can see the good in an ups...Annie, I'm glad you can see the good in an upsetting situation. I so appreciate you views. Thanks for your advocacy for the little ones.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397525011462974857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-50042651129607275252011-09-13T06:56:16.353+10:002011-09-13T06:56:16.353+10:00Thank you to all of you for your support. Your enc...Thank you to all of you for your support. Your encouragement and feedback are really important to me.<br /><br />Given that I can see a high level of interest in this post- most probably stemming largely from my former colleagues, some of whom seem to be taking the high moral ground- it's great for THEM to see that their point of view is not the be-all and end-all, and that there is a bigger picture than their own narrow centre-based view. It seems that it's easy to lose proportion in such a physically and emotionally demanding industry.Aunt Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08799746597313773030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-38773218403123403262011-09-13T01:16:23.429+10:002011-09-13T01:16:23.429+10:00I have been reading your blog for a few months now...I have been reading your blog for a few months now, and being all the way in Canada, I obviously don't know any of the places you worked or the people you worked with. That said, I think you have been careful not to mention private information like names and places, and I have gained quite a lot from your writing. I appreciate a person who is willing to speak out for children, because as caregivers, we need to be using our best practices all the time. This field of work is not easy, nor is it for people who won't put children first. I hope all works out for you. Keep writing!Dara Lane MacKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588435287559635730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-61786794493226029432011-09-12T23:04:30.733+10:002011-09-12T23:04:30.733+10:00Their loss!
You can move onto your next venture wi...Their loss!<br />You can move onto your next venture with your head held high.<br />Love your blog, keep up the GREAT work, you have a gift.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-79857584980502102362011-09-12T17:08:40.702+10:002011-09-12T17:08:40.702+10:00I am so happy you have seen the bright side of tod...I am so happy you have seen the bright side of today. You are a great worker and fantastic person. Good things will come your way. <br />Well done.super mumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-39823909645192466352011-09-12T17:04:52.396+10:002011-09-12T17:04:52.396+10:00Good On you Love.. Keep up the good work. I am beh...Good On you Love.. Keep up the good work. I am behind you all the way..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5189220758768300295.post-7488840501227495262011-09-12T16:55:11.676+10:002011-09-12T16:55:11.676+10:00well done Honey,.. Stick to what you believe,. I...well done Honey,.. Stick to what you believe,. I believe in YOU! xxxxxshow.ponyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03580979951707211554noreply@blogger.com