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[quote=Anonymous]You hit the nail right on the head OP, being a nanny is hard and lonely at the same time and it also is underappreciated too.

But from your examples shown, it also is very rewarding as well and the benefits can be very priceless such as seeing the wonderful milestones for the first time.

You sound like a wonderful and compassionate nanny to me. I think you are cut out to be a nanny in so many ways, I just think you are feeling a bit lonely and isolated with this type of work and this is completely understandable.

I have two options for you to consider.

Option A:

Why not make friends with other nannies in your local area and have a nanny meet-up/play group at a near by playground or park on a regular basis? This will give you something to look forward to daily, will give you that adult interaction you so desire as well as some socialization time for the kiddos. I would make sure it was okay with my bosses first.

If one doesn't exist in your area, why not try forming one on your own? Put out an ad and see what's out there? Or if you go to the park at the same time daily, you are bound to see many families on a regular basis. Perhaps ask them if they would be interested. Or at the very least, you can agree to meet up for lunch with the kids. Be creative!

Option B:

Have you thought about possibly working as a nanny on a part-time basis and doing something else part-time as well?

That way, when working as a nanny, you won't feel so lonely because you won't be spending so many working hours by yourself.

For instance, say you can work 20 hrs. a week being a nanny, then another 20 as a barista or a cashier, etc.

Hope this gives you some new ideas to think about!
Good luck.[/quote]

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