Was I wrong to walk out of work?

[Koneko911]

I work at a daycare (for people who don't know) and today a worker decided to not come in. After having left early yesterday (didn't tell anyone she planned to but her sister who's also a worker). Also didn't let anyone know today besides her sister. Meaning I get stuff with our class by myself. Which is 6 babies. And another teacher came in and immediately said she had to leave at 10 to get her daughter from work and to see her AC man. But this worker also left Monday to see someone. And didn't come n Tuesday, Wednesday or yesterday so why the fuck didn't she do that one of those days? So when she left I had to also take her class of 7 toddlers. So I had 2 change all 13 kids, feed them lunch and put them all to bed while all are screaming because I had to put them in seats so the bigger kids wouldn't hurt the little ones. So everyone was cranky. So I got mad and told the director that when one of those two workers got back I'm leaving. So now everyone is mad at me. But I feel like I did nothing wrong, that they're the one's who keep taking advantage of me and I was sticking up for myself

[WindAtMyBack]

I don't think you did anything wrong. They are the ones who did wrong. It's understandable that you got pissed off. That place seriously needs a new director. It sound like some of those people should be fired.

You did your job and took care of the babies when it was needed. All the rest dropped the ball. Overall it sounds like a totally irresponsible lot.

[Koneko911]

I just got mad because no one communicated they were going to do these things till the day of. Or not at all. And I get stuck with their kids. And I'm expected to just do it. Or I'm the asshole if I say no. But when I've had times I've had to leave they get mad or I'm made to feel bad. But they don't care when they do it to me

[WindAtMyBack]

They are taking advantage of you. Then if you stand up for yourself they try to make you seem like the bad guy. You aren't the bad guy so don't let them guilt trip you.

[Koneko911]

I'm not. I'm just annoyed I know Monday when I go in I'm probably gonna catch crap from everyone

[WindAtMyBack]

Well there is not much you can do about it other than look for another job. I don't think any of them will change.

[Koneko911]

I'm planning to

[AviatorTom]

You did nothing wrong, but walking out may have been a bit premature. Better would have been to voice your concerns to management and let them take care of things.

Most important in this situation is making sure the children are properly cared for. Walking out may have affected that, though you did wait for someone to return.

[Koneko911]

I told the director and the owner of the daycare. Neither did anything. And I made sure the kids had breakfast, lunch and all got changed and put down for nap. And I didn't walk out till both workers came in. That's when I walked put after having told the director I was going to leave

[AviatorTom]

@Koneko911 Perfect. Thanks for the extra details. Putting the children first. 👍⭐😁

[Jazzy54]

Yikes. I’m so sorry. Seems like you guys need to have a meeting and discuss all of this.

[Koneko911]

I've tried mentioning it before. But everytime I do they act like it'll change but it doesn't

[Jazzy54]

Hmm I see. Maybe it’s time to start applying at different daycares.

[JesseP1nk]

No, its not wrong. You have right to quit the job when you want. They are mad at you? Oh geez, thats terrible

[bowenw]

It was brave to walk out so they could see what it's like when they do the same thing.

[Pohjolan]

The bad behaviour of others doesn't excuse yours.

That said I would rather work in construction.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Look at the end of the day you have to do what's best for you cause there obviously doing what's best for them

[eagle1951]

ever hears the old saying 2 wrongs don't make a right

[Koneko911]

I don't see leaving as wrong. I don't think if you are being mistreated at work and tell them you are leaving, which I did. I called the director and calmly told her I'm leaving when someone comes in. So I don't see what I did as wrong. Why would I continue working when I'm being mistreated?

[QuietVerbena]

You did the right thing

[slatyb]

Just find somewhere else to work