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[quote=Anonymous]I may be over-thinking things (I tend to do that) but I want to see what other nannies and boss-parents think of a long-term relationship being the reason for a long gap in work history.

I've been a nanny since I was 18 and worked for 6 years between only two different families. I have very good work ethic and one great reference from this history (lost touch with the first family). I met my now ex near the end of my second position and when it ended I didn't seek a new job. We decided to travel around and just enjoy ourselves, I started college, and there was simply no need for me to work for over 3 years. I don't regret it, it was a very exciting period in my life and I grew a lot, but it did end and now I'm on the job hunt again.

Would it be understandable to state my relationship as the reason for my long working gap? I feel a little funny even mentioning something so personal in a job interview, and nannying isn't like other careers (in that positions end due to work conditions like the kids growing up and we aren't expected to remain at the same job for 10 years in most cases)... but if I don't bring it up, there's really no other reason for me to have not been working. If it is acceptable, how would you mention it to your potential employer? I just feel awkward about it.[/quote]

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