Theresa B.

Mike and Trish were very good employers in most areas. They however have poor communication skills and often she would arbitrarily change the rules with no discussion. At the interview, I was told that I would need to transport the boys to activities, but was never told that some would be between 20-45 miles away. I was given gas money only once when I had to drive 90 miles round trip and at $4. 00 a gallon, I was given $14. 00. There were times during the year when I had to ask to be paid, I received unsigned checks, and once waited over 2 weeks without payment. I am a student with a disabled husband and need the money. In mid-July, Mike called me and asked if I would like to take Fridays off. I was delighted. On Aug 7th, I mentioned that I had a kayaking trip planned for Friday afternoon. The next day, Trish came home and found me laying on the sofa(I have ocular migraines about 4 times yearly) while her boys who are 14, 12, and 10 were playing. In the dressing down, I was informed that Fridays off were no longer an option. No discussion. When I said that Mike had offered them, I was told I was not to listen to him for anything, my trip was canceled and I received no compensation for the $50. 00 deposit I had placed on the trip. After one year of doing laundry on a semi-regular basis, Trish took this opportunity to explain that I did not know how to fold towels, and gave me a lesson on the 'correct way' right there in the kitchen. Perhaps the most amusing thing is that on Thursday, the day after I was told I must work Fridays, Trish texted me and said that I only needed to work from 11 a.m. -1 p.m. I responded asking about the boys 1 p.m. doctors appointment (which she said she would take the boys to the previous day), and she texted back - 'yes you will need to work until 2 p.m. '. After the doctors appointment, the Grandmother who was taking the boys at 2 called and said it would be easier if I drove the boys to Lake Orion instead - so I worked until 3 p.m. I was paid until 2:30. Since the boys are growing and complaining they were starving again, I bought them $23. 00 of fast food which Trish would not reimburse. All this in the week I was told I was not consistent. I attempted to have a meeting with Mike but he was always working late and his wife was out of the country. In the email, I told him I would stay longer and it was HIS decision when I left. I agree that I am not perfect but truly Trish is very difficult to work for.