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[quote=Anonymous]I've been a FT nanny for eight years. I am 28. I loved the flexibility, the autonomy, creativity, funness, and EASINESS of this profession. I have worked for, surprisingly, awesome families. Over the years I've gotten picky (only worked for families I were positive were a good fit), finally wrote up a contract/work agreement, and have gained so much patience, knowledge, and have also developed a backbone/assertiveness. 
Why am I leaving?  I am so burnt out. I love the kiddos, and I don't let it show. I hide that I'm burnt out. Meaning, I pretend I still love the job (even those closest to me), but the truth is I'm embarrassed by it. I'm embarrassed that I'm a college grad who is almost 30 who is still a nanny, a job that was supposed to be just a year or two. Additionally, I'm just sick of it. I'm tired of the the things I once enjoyed. Playing outside in the sun- now I hate running around and being 'on' while getting hot and sweaty in the sun, only to have the kids throw a temper tantrum when it's time to go. Building snow forts and sledding- I now dread spending 20 minutes bundling them up and getting all dirty and slushy.
 I've gotten lazy and too comfortable. I take the easy route. I look forward to nap times. I hate board games and play with minimal effort. I enjoy their independent play. All that patience I've gotten so good at using is starting to deteriorate. When the kids are extra whiny, I don't have it in me to be calm and explain the right way to ask for something. I get snippy about it.

I'm bad, I know. Thats why I'm leaving. It took me too long to admit, and now I'm over the point of being burnt out. Everything I do now is fake because I truly don't enjoy and aspect of it.  Again, I don't let it show (I'm not mean or neglectful, I love my charges), but I just don't have any juice left in me.

I am leaving in less than a month for a new job. An entry level position in an office environment.  I haven't had a non-nanny position in a very long time. It will be a big adjustment (mentally, physically, socially, financially), but I need a big change. [/quote]

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