Quitting the nanny field?

[Anonymous]

I am the poster from " lost 3 job in 3 months". This past week I sent out a dozen or so emails and applications. Two set up interviews and then canceled to pursue another nanny. The rest either filled the position or I haven't heard anything. I think this may he universes way of telling me that I am not meant to be a nanny. I feel lost at what I'm going to do, but I don't want to go through this. The instability and frusteration.

I've decided tonight that it's time to quit. It's a tough decision because I love what I do but this process had been exhausting. I used to always get an interview and 9 out of 10 times I got an offer. Now I've even had families set up a phone call but then they never call or answer back or answer my follow-up message.

This is why I've decided to quit being a nanny. I'm clearly no longer a good nanny. How do I go about leaving this job when all my experience is related to the nanny field?

[Anonymous]

You don't have a job, so no difficulties in leaving! You are free and clear. Best of luck hun.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a nanny (I posted asking about summer nannies). It sounds like you're making this decision because you're confidence is shaken since you're having a rough go of it. We all go through rough patches. A couple, I interviewed for a promotion 6 (six!!!) times before I got one. I was starting to question myself at that point, but I got the promotion and did a fantastic job and I now find myself in very high demand. If you love being a nanny and can't see yourself doing anything else, don't let this rough patch get you down. You've just hit a string of bad gigs. It happens to everyone, really, it does, but people just don't talk about it.

If you really want to move on, being a nanny has given you great skills that will set you up for success in a variety of careers. But don't worry. You've got this. It will happen for you.

[Anonymous]

I've been unemployed in the past for up to 9 months. I do my best to keep my chin up. Just because your not getting a job really fast doesn't mean your a bad nanny. It just means the market is saturated. Can you work at a daycare? Open up an In home daycare?

Op maybe you should go to school. Become a dental assistant or nurse. Those fields seem promising

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I've been unemployed in the past for up to 9 months. I do my best to keep my chin up. Just because your not getting a job really fast doesn't mean your a bad nanny. It just means the market is saturated. Can you work at a daycare? Open up an In home daycare?

Op maybe you should go to school. Become a dental assistant or nurse. Those fields seem promising

OP here. I'm actually currently pursuing a degree in the medical field. Being a nanny was my day job and helped me pay my way through school. I do really love it.

[Anonymous]

Good luck, OP. There are a lot of good jobs outside of the nanny field.

[Anonymous]

Been there done that many 'o times OP.

If you truly love being a nanny, do not give up!!

However if the stress is wearing you down too much, since you have childcare experience and an obvious love for kids, you can also apply at a local daycare center, a home preschool and/or a summer camp program.

I wish you luck, please keep us posted on your future successes OP!~

[Anonymous]

Thanks everyone. I love being a nanny but I think all this stress and rejection is a sign. I've have still decided to leave. I'm facing the harsh reality that I may just not have what it takes to be a nanny anymore. It's the universes sign I guess.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am the poster from " lost 3 job in 3 months". This past week I sent out a dozen or so emails and applications. Two set up interviews and then canceled to pursue another nanny. The rest either filled the position or I haven't heard anything. I think this may he universes way of telling me that I am not meant to be a nanny. I feel lost at what I'm going to do, but I don't want to go through this. The instability and frusteration.

I've decided tonight that it's time to quit. It's a tough decision because I love what I do but this process had been exhausting. I used to always get an interview and 9 out of 10 times I got an offer. Now I've even had families set up a phone call but then they never call or answer back or answer my follow-up message.

This is why I've decided to quit being a nanny. I'm clearly no longer a good nanny. How do I go about leaving this job when all my experience is related to the nanny field?

If you recall, in the other thread I told you this is the Universe telling you to move on. Glad you're finally listening and good luck in following your heart.