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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All my previous nannying positions have been part time. I typically would work 8-10 hours per day 2-3 x per week. 
Now, I work 12-14 hour days Monday-Friday. I feel like I’m burning out already even though I’ve only been with them for 3 months. I have considered quitting and finding a job that requires less hours. Does anyone have any advice or gone through the same thing? The kids are 6 months and 3 y/o and parents both work full time so I know if I quit they’ll be pretty upset that they have to look for a new nanny. [/quote]

OP, does the 3 year old still nap?  If so, can you nap when he does?  When our nanny worked 7 am - 7 pm when our kids were little, she slept for 2-3 hours in the afternoon while they napped.  She got paid for this time, but it was just part of the job, since we knew how exhausting caring for kids can be.  Also, what do you do besides the child care (laundry, dishes, cooking, etc.)?  Can you see if they will hire someone to do that stuff so you can have some down time?  I'm exhausted after a 14 hour day with my kids, and my husband is usually there to help.  And I don't do it five days in a row![/quote]

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