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[quote=Anonymous]This is a real question so please be kind. I've babysat kids since I was 12 and spending time with them is about the most fulfilling thing I can think of, so I decided to pursue nannying as my profession.

However, I have pretty intense social anxiety, not with kids at all but with others my age and older, which makes it very difficult for me to socialize with my bosses. I always feel awkward and self-conscious around them, whether interviewing or once I've had the job for months. My friends say it's impossible to tell and that I seem a bit shy if anything, but the panic inside is so strong that I do my best to avoid interaction when at all possible (prefer to correspond through email).

One of my other main motivations for being a nanny, aside from my love of children, is the fact that I can spend my day with a little kid or baby without having to worry about dealing with co-workers or bosses for most of the time. It's the only job I can think of that offers this perk, aside from being a night security guard or something. I read about nannies going stir crazy and needing to get out and talk with other adults, but I just absolutely love the baby time. Of course, I have no problem going on outings and getting their little butts socialized... though orchestrating play dates with other parents isn't my strong suit and I prefer to let them play with other kids at the park. I'm a really sweet person, very responsible and I love my charges to bits... but this anxiety makes it almost impossible to land new jobs.

Does anyone else nanny with social anxiety? For parents, would knowing your nanny struggles with this impact your decision to hire or retain her? I would love to not feel so alone.[/quote]

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