how does admiting burn out help future reference?

[Anonymous]

I'm burnt out and I know it. I want to start looking for a job on first and find one because I need the money. I've been struggling with a few financial issues which I now have a solid plan and I am working on. I've been slipping sometimes letting my frustrations get me and I'm trying to remain positive as i look. But really if I told them I was feeling burnt out how understanding would my bosses really be? If i decided to leave because of it how would it affect future references? Wouldn't i be known as the nanny who couldn't handle the job. I'm struggling to bring up this issue. A few weeks back i did speak to MB about some issues I was having but its more than that and I realize it. How have you dealt with this issue other than leaving.?

[Anonymous]

You move on. Sometimes you just need a change, especially when you feel unappreciated. A new situation could be what you need. Sometimes two PT jobs are better than one FT job.

[Anonymous]

I agree that sometimes 2-3 pt jobs can be better. Figure out if you're burned out on this job or nannying in general. If you took a week off or a couple of long weekends would that help?

[Anonymous]

I'm an MB.

If you worked for me but left because you were feeling burned out, and I then got a call for reference checks on you as a nanny for another family, I would tell the truth (according to what you told me) about why you left.

If I were the prospective MB calling for the reference and was told you left because you felt burnt out then you and I would have to have a pretty serious conversation.

I think you need to be careful about what you're saying to your current employers, and you need to be honest with yourself about whether this profession is the right one for you.

Also, leaving the job won't help you with your financial issues.

I'm not really sure on your core question here but that's my two cents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm an MB.

If you worked for me but left because you were feeling burned out, and I then got a call for reference checks on you as a nanny for another family, I would tell the truth (according to what you told me) about why you left.

If I were the prospective MB calling for the reference and was told you left because you felt burnt out then you and I would have to have a pretty serious conversation.

I think you need to be careful about what you're saying to your current employers, and you need to be honest with yourself about whether this profession is the right one for you.

Also, leaving the job won't help you with your financial issues.

I'm not really sure on your core question here but that's my two cents.

I agree with all of this (including not understanding your core question). I'm a nanny.

[Anonymous]

OP here. i was asking if burnout is something that should be brought up as a discussion with your bosses. And how you would go about talking on it. Though i get the sense that it shouldn't be discussed at all.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Thanks for the input. I guess I have some more thinking to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous
OP here. i was asking if burnout is something that should be brought up as a discussion with your bosses. And how you would go about talking on it. Though i get the sense that it shouldn't be discussed at all.

No, it should not be discussed with your bosses. Its too personal. Everyone gets burnt out from time to time and it is your job to manage it or move on.