560 When Did Doing Your Job Deserve a Bonus?

Send us Fan Mail After a powerful week at the Texas Child Care Association Spring Conference, this episode dives into a conversation many directors are thinking—but not saying out loud.Have we blurred the line between meeting expectations and going above and beyond? And did pandemic-era funding reshape staff expectations in ways that aren’t sustainable?We unpack: The difference between recognition and entitlement  When extra effort should (and shouldn’t) lead to extra pay  How to create real growth paths for your team  What to do when expectations aren’t being met  And how COVID-era bonuses shifted workplace culture If you’re leading a team in today’s childcare landscape, this is a conversation you can’t afford to avoid.🎟️ Plus: Final reminder—tickets for the Early Education Empowerment Conference close April 27th at midnight.Visit our sponsors at Secure Video Streaming for Childcare, Daycare, Schools | WatchMeGrowListner Shout out to our friend Trevor Instagram give his page a little love and a follow.Support the show