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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Thank you for the thoughtful reply. I didn't intend to go into detail on my personal history during an interview, but am also not comfortable with lying and don't really know a socially acceptable way to explain myself.

Another unfortunate part of my life experience is.. I'm sort of socially awkward. I think in more of a cute way than a creepy way, but it's hard for me to really know what to say in social situations.. so no, I don't have hardly any friends and no one with kids or any teachers I've gotten close to. I'm working on becoming less isolated but so far have really nailed the 'quiet, studious student' bit.[/quote]

PP here.  You can just leave it with something along the lines of "I had a different childhood and moved around".  Not a total lie.   I would discuss this with your therapist as well, but it sounds like a day care or preschool might be a good way to start.  It will help get you out or you shell since you might have difficulty having a one on one boss if you are shy and socially awkward.  As a first time nanny with no experience, it unfortunately  makes you an easy mark for the bad bosses out there and you need to be able to stand up for yourself.  Even more experienced MBs like myself make errors from time to time and the only reason I have been able to keep nannies is because of open communication.  Difficult to do if you are shy and have difficulty reading cues.   I'm not trying to be mean at all.  Just all things to think about and discuss with your therapist.  [/quote]

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