After nannying

[Anonymous]

I’m a “career” nanny; I’ve been doing this work for over a decade. My NF may have to move and I’m sort of over the whole nanny thing. I guess my question is how to get into a different line of work when this is all I’ve ever done. I have an associates degree. Thoughts? How do I get into another field without more long term schooling?

[Anonymous]

I encourage you to get your Bachelors degree, OP.

[Anonymous]

Get a degree that is marketable, e.g., computer oriented, and get a job with a future and respect.

[Anonymous]

PP here. I am in the same boat though I wanted to pursuit pharmacy school, and did for a while, but left because pharmacy jobs are scarce, and I couldn’t see putting in 6 years for a doctorate that may not get me a job. I have decided to go to nursing school, and potentially further my education and become a nurse practitioner.

I think you will have some issues with finding a job with just an associates with little to no relative experience. I enjoy you to maybe go for a tech job, but you will still have to do a 1-2 year program. Go get a bachelors in a field you want to work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:PP here. I am in the same boat though I wanted to pursuit pharmacy school, and did for a while, but left because pharmacy jobs are scarce, and I couldn’t see putting in 6 years for a doctorate that may not get me a job. I have decided to go to nursing school, and potentially further my education and become a nurse practitioner.

I think you will have some issues with finding a job with just an associates with little to no relative experience. I enjoy you to maybe go for a tech job, but you will still have to do a 1-2 year program. Go get a bachelors in a field you want to work.

* pursue

[Anonymous]

Get your degree, OP. Anything aside from being a nanny will be minimum wage.

[Anonymous]

Any interest in a related job?

Lactation consultant
Sleep Consultant
Birth or PP Doula
Start a nanny agency or babysitting service

[Anonymous]

What about working in a preschool? I know it’s still kids but I feel like it’s much different than being a nanny.

[Anonymous]

You can try Nursing. I know it’s very hard but if you dedicate yourself the next 4 years, you won’t regret it in the end. I was a nanny for 6 years and stopped and now finishing my nursing degree and will be graduating in a year. I will still work with kids in NICU or pediatric units after I graduate. Plus OP Nursing is a very rewarding career, no age discrimination and lots of opportunities, you can travel in US and abroad. Nanny jobs are so limiting that I wonder why people do it for years and also the pay....you are at the merci of the family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can try Nursing. I know it’s very hard but if you dedicate yourself the next 4 years, you won’t regret it in the end. I was a nanny for 6 years and stopped and now finishing my nursing degree and will be graduating in a year. I will still work with kids in NICU or pediatric units after I graduate. Plus OP Nursing is a very rewarding career, no age discrimination and lots of opportunities, you can travel in US and abroad. Nanny jobs are so limiting that I wonder why people do it for years and also the pay....you are at the merci of the family.

+1. Nursing is a powerful degree - you can get a job anywhere.

[Anonymous]

Become a teacher. Go back to school and take the Praxis tests. For immediate change work as a server. You should make ca $15 to $25 an hour.
Restaurant jobs are usually very flexible. I'm only work 25 hours a week and I'm taking my 2nd vacation this year.