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My name is Li Juan and I am 56 years old this year. For so many years, I have been working as a nanny in the city, both for a living and to support my two children at home. I'm not a particularly smart person, but I'm willing to endure hardships and work hard. My job is not easy, but I always try my best to do it well.
I come from an ordinary family, my parents are farmers, and they have a deep love for me. When I was a child, I followed my parents to farm in the countryside, and I spent every day on the land, but I never felt that it was hard because of the care and love of my parents. Later, as I grew older, I gradually understood the responsibilities of the family, so I made up my mind to go out and work hard, in order to let my parents live a good life, in order to let my children receive a better education.
I've been working as a nanny for more than a decade and I've been through a lot of things, but the most recent experience has left me feeling extremely painful. I was hired by a wealthy family who demanded a lot of money from me and were willing to pay very little. Every month, they only give me 4,800 yuan, which is barely enough for basic living expenses in the city. Moreover, they were becoming more and more demanding of me, which made me feel extremely stressed and miserable.
The family has a child named Xiao Xiang. Xiao Xiang is a mischievous boy, and although he is only five years old, his mischievous mischievous behavior gives me a headache. Every day, I have to take care of his daily life and help him with his homework. But Xiao Xiang is always disobedient, refuses to do homework, and makes trouble all day long. I tried to treat him in a gentle way, but he ignored me and even lost his temper with me from time to time, which made me feel extremely wronged.
In addition to Xiaoxiang, the family also has an old grandfather, who is already old, has limited mobility, and needs to be taken care of by me. My grandfather was very nice to me and always treated me politely, but I was worried about his physical condition and I was always worried that something would happen to him in my absence. Moreover, taking care of an elderly person is also a very laborious job that requires a lot of thought and energy.
The family's demands on me are also increasing and demanding. In addition to taking care of the children and the elderly, they also asked me to do some extra household chores, such as doing laundry, cooking, cleaning, etc. Sometimes, I really feel overwhelmed, but I can't say no because I need this job to make ends meet.
Every day, I have a very hard time, but I don't get the respect and treatment I deserve. They always felt that I wasn't good enough, and I had to suffer in silence because I knew that if I quit, I would lose this stable income and life would be more difficult for my family.
I felt very miserable and helpless, but I chose to persevere because I knew that only in this way could I provide a better life for the children and the elderly at home. But I also hope that one day, I will be able to get the respect and care I deserve, and no longer be used and ignored.
That day, I was cooking for my grandfather, but Xiao Xiang suddenly broke in, looking impatient.
"Auntie, why is your food so unpalatable!" He pouted and said with a straight face.
I was depressed for a while, but I still held back my anger and replied gently: "Xiao Xiang, I have done my best, if you don't like it, I can do something else for you." ”
"No! That's what I want! Xiao Xiang insisted on not compromising.
I sighed helplessly, knowing in my heart that this was just a small episode today, and the days were still long.
In the evening, I was busy packing up the day's housework and was about to rest, but I heard the master's voice coming: "Li Juan, come here." ”
I walked into the living room and saw my master sitting on the couch, staring at me with an unkind face.
"Why did you wipe the living room floor so dirty today? Also, why is it that I can't wash my clothes all the time? The master's voice was reproachful and disgruntled.
I sighed to myself, and despite my dedication to my daily work, the master was always able to find some small fault to blame me. I lowered my head and said, "I'm sorry, I'll pay attention." ”
The master snorted coldly and didn't say anything more, and I could only silently withdraw from the living room.
Back in my room, I lay on the bed with a heavy heart. I began to doubt myself, my abilities, and my choices. I think of my parents, the fields of my hometown and the children at home, and my heart is full of helplessness and sadness.
But I knew I couldn't give up. No matter how difficult it is, I have to persevere, because I am not only for myself, but for my family. I closed my eyes and silently said to myself, "Come on, Li Juan, you will definitely be able to do it." ”
Over time, I gradually got used to this life, and although I still felt painful, I learned to be patient and persevere. Every day, I give for this family, and even though they are not kind to me, I always maintain a kind heart.
One day, the host suddenly said to me: "Li Juan, my guests are coming, you have to clean the house, if there is a little flaw, you don't want to mix with me anymore." ”
I felt a chill in my heart, but I still forced a smile and agreed. I knew that this time the guests were coming, it was a test for me and I had to do my best or I might really lose the job.
So, I started the intense preparations, I wiped every nook and cranny and polished every piece of furniture, and I wanted to do my best to make my home look new. Although it was very hard, I had an inexplicable expectation in my heart, and I hoped that the arrival of this guest would change the host's opinion of me and allow me to gain a touch of respect and recognition.
On the day of the arrival of the guests, I put on the neatest clothes and greeted them. The host's friends greeted me politely one by one, and to my surprise, they treated me much better than the host, and some even praised me for doing a good job.
I was secretly happy that maybe the arrival of this guest would really change something. But at this moment, Xiao Xiang suddenly broke in, looking unhappy.
"Mom, I'm hungry, why don't you cook for me!" He complained loudly.
I had been busy all day, but I hadn't had time to cook for him, and I suddenly felt a little resentful. But I still held back and said to him gently: "Xiaoxiang, it's okay right away, you wait a little." ”
Unexpectedly, Xiao Xiang did not relent: "No, I want to eat now!" He insisted.
I sighed helplessly, complaining to myself about this naughty child. I knew that if I didn't cook for him as soon as possible, he might make a louder fuss and it would affect the mood of the guests.
So, I hurriedly walked into the kitchen and began to prepare meals for Xiao Xiang. I was helpless and aggrieved, but I still silently persevered, because I knew that this was my job and I had to do my best to do it well.
While the guests chatted in the living room, I was busy in the kitchen, and the smoke filled the space. Suddenly, I heard the hosts and guests talking.
"This nanny is really a headache, she looks impatient every day, and she is slow and unreliable." The owner's voice was full of dissatisfaction and complaints.
"Yes, our family also hired a nanny before, and it was a similar situation, but then we simply quit and found a more reliable one." One of the guests chimed in.
Hearing them say this, I suddenly felt a pang of despair and grievance in my heart. I've tried my best to do my best, so why are they still so upset with me? I began to feel in my heart that my efforts were all in vain, and that maybe I was really not suitable for the job.
But at this moment, a childish voice came from the living room: "Auntie, I'm hungry, the food you cook must be delicious!" ”
I was stunned for a moment, then turned my head to look, only to see Xiao Xiang looking at me expectantly. His words made me feel a little warmth and made me feel that it was all worth it.
I walked into the living room with a smile and brought the hot meal to Xiao Xiang: "Xiao Xiang, it's time to eat." ”
Xiao Xiang happily took the meal, and kept praising while eating: "Auntie, the food you cook is so delicious!" ”
My heart is full of satisfaction and happiness, although this job is very hard, but seeing Xiaoxiang's smile, I feel that everything is worth it. I know that no matter how difficult it is, as long as I work hard with kindness, I will be able to overcome everything.
The guests were also moved by Xiao Xiang's cuteness, and praised him for being sensible and well-behaved. I secretly sighed in my heart, maybe the beauty in life really lies in these ordinary and sincere moments.
The guests finished their meal and gradually dispersed. I'm much lighter and feel like it's been worth it today. I watched Xiao Xiang eat his meal with a satisfied face, and my heart was full of gratitude and happiness.
"Auntie, you can eat too!" Xiao Xiang said to me with a smile.
I shook my head and replied with a smile: "No need, Xiaoxiang, I'll clean it up after you finish eating." ”
Xiao Xiang nodded and continued to enjoy his dinner. I watched him eat with relish, and my heart warmed, and I felt that this moment was really beautiful.
After dinner, I started to pack up busily. The host also came over to help, which surprised me a little but also felt a little grateful.
"Li Juan, thank you for your dedication today." The host said to me.
I nodded, smiled and replied, "You're welcome, it's my job." ”
The master sighed and said, "I'm sorry, I may have been a little harsh on you before, but I still hope you can understand." ”
I looked at my host's sincere eyes, and I felt a pang of emotion in my heart, and I knew that maybe they were only asking me to do this for the sake of everything in the house. I smiled and said, "It's okay, I'll try to do better." ”
After the guests left, I went back to my room, lay on the bed, and thought about everything today, and my heart was full of emotion. There will always be challenges and difficulties in life, but as long as you have good intentions and work hard, you will be able to overcome everything.
I closed my eyes and prayed silently, hoping that tomorrow would be better.
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