I'm Sun Li, a 47-year-old single mother. Five years ago, after my husband passed away, I sent my daughter back to my hometown to be cared for by my sister while I stayed in the city to work. I work as a nanny, and although I have changed employers several times, my income has not been high, and my life is difficult.
Every day, I have to wake up early, make breakfast for my employer, clean up, and go to the market to buy groceries. Despite the hard work, I always try my best to give my daughter a better future.
In the evenings, I often talk to my daughter through **. Every time I see her, I feel sad. She told me that she was not happy at her sister's house and often felt lonely. I knew she needed me, but for the sake of her future, I had to persevere.
Day in and day out, I toiled at the homes of various employers. I do housework, take care of the elderly and children, busy from early morning until late at night. Despite the exhaustion, I always thought that it was all for my daughter.
My daughter's situation in my hometown has always been a big concern for me. She often mischievous at her sister's house, not because she was naughty, but because of a lack of maternal love. Whenever I heard about her unhappiness, I felt deeply remorseful, and my heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness.
Luckily, I found a new job with a higher salary and a friendlier employer. I started to have a little breathing room, and life seemed to start to settle down. I started saving money and hoped to be able to get my daughter back to me as soon as possible.
My good fortune doesn't seem to last long. The family of the employer, who gave me a stable job, suddenly decided to move out, and I was once again under pressure to find a job. I searched everywhere in job advertisements and on the web, but most of them had poor working conditions and a poor environment that made me feel hopeless.
At a job fair, I met Ms. Wang, an employer in her 60s. She offered me a job with an attractive salary that also included food and housing. "I need someone who can do the housework and take care of me. Ms. Wang said to me cordially. I was ecstatic and thought it was a ray of hope in the face of adversity.
However, once work began, everything changed. Ms. Wang became more and more demanding, not only asking me to do housework, but also asking me to go to the supermarket to shop, and even give her massages, wash her feet, wash her hair and cut her nails. "Sun Li, go buy me this and buy that. Her voice was full of command.
One night, I finally couldn't take it anymore. "Ms. Wang, I'm here to be a nanny, not your personal assistant. "I try to stay calm, but the anger in my voice can't be ignored.
Her eyes widened, clearly not expecting my resistance. "You should be grateful to me for giving you work and accommodation!She retorted sharply.
After that night, I thought deeply and decided that I could no longer endure such treatment. I said to Ms. Wang, "I resigned. I can't accept that treatment anymore. ”
Ms. Wang angrily countered: "You will regret it, no one will hire someone as ungrateful as you." ”
But I've made up my mind. I contacted a lawyer and filed a lawsuit. The whole process was challenging, but I persevered. In court, I described in detail Ms. Wang's unreasonable demands and oppression of me.
In the end, the court found that Ms. Wang's actions were illegal and unlawful, and I received the compensation I was entitled to. This is not only a monetary victory, but also an affirmation of my dignity and rights.
After that, I found a more relaxed job. Although the salary is not high, the working environment and atmosphere make me feel comfortable. Most importantly, I have more time and energy to take care of my daughter.
As I began to plan for the future of reuniting with my daughter, my heart was full of hope. This story taught me that no matter how difficult it is, tenacity and bravery are always our strongest. I stood up bravely for the sake of my daughter and for all those who have been treated unfairly.