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[quote=Anonymous]and I feel fabulous.

I loved being a nanny (or so I think/thought) I've had 3 long term nanny positions.

First was fine. I was underpaid, but I loved my charges, I was young and didn't have many bills, and my boss was pretty easy to work with. The second was better, and I'm still really close with the family. The last family was the worst.

If it wasn't for the last job, I probably would not have looked for a job in another field. However,  the SAHM micromanager with diagnosed OCD sent me literally running for the hills. I found a job in the medical field, and I'M SO HAPPY.

I don't have to worry about coming home with dirty clothes every day.  If I can't work a shift, I have co-workers to cover me (without bosses freaking out because there's no back up option), I never have to worry if MB/DB will be late at the end of the day (and if I do stay late at work, it's an OPTION and I'm paid for every extra minute I'm there). I actually have co-workers and interact with adults -- which has helped socially outside of work, too. I can go to the bathroom without worrying. I don't have to clean up anyone's mess, or dishes, or laundry, or dust. The list is endless.

On the flip side, I don't have a sweet loving child or baby to look after. I do miss that. But after realizing nannies are dropped and replaced so often, it's rare to stay in your charges life post-employment. Which is just sad to me. From now on, if I'm looking to build a relationship with a child, it will be within the circle of my close friends or family... or my own kids (someday down the road).

If you're a nanny and love your job, I'm happy for you. I'm not bashing you! But if you are like I used to be...in a miserable nanny job (due to whatever circumstance)...finding a job completely unrelated to childcare is something I'd definitely suggest...EVEN if you think childcare if your "calling".[/quote]

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