OP Here. Thanks for the responses. I will be actively seeking a new position. I can already see an objection to my request but I will ask anyway. Just recently realized I was overworked and underpaid. They have been nice people to work with compared to the two other families I've worked with. So I preferred that over making more money with demanding families for a while. But I will look for balance in my work and personal life. I will come back with an update. Thanks.

Anonymous wrote:You are overworked and, most likely, grossly underpaid. Find another job as a live out and reclaim your life. Remember, if you dropped dead your employers would only be upset because of the inconvenience to them. Good luck.

Sad, but true with most of thes people.

You are overworked and, most likely, grossly underpaid. Find another job as a live out and reclaim your life. Remember, if you dropped dead your employers would only be upset because of the inconvenience to them. Good luck.

Whew OP! You have a lot on your plate. And then some.

You can suggest to your family that they hire another person to cover for you so you can work one less day, but understand it might be difficult for them to do so since it is quite challenging to find a one day a week nanny. So they might not be too thrilled w/your idea. But it wouldn't hurt to ask. Or since you have so many hours, maybe they will have another idea.

Anyway, if you both cannot agree on some kind of compromise, then you may have to look for another job where you can have ample time to do all the things you need to do for YOU. All work and no play can be a very boring and lonely existence OP.

Best of luck to you. Let us know how it goes.

I would not go for this. I'd rather decrease hours and salary a little each day than incorporate a second person.

I would go for this. My current nanny has a lot of family and personal obligations, and I am considering suggesting something similar to her.

Worked well for me. I found the other person and did the preliminary interview.
Same for whenever I need extra time off.

I currently work for 60 hrs with 3 kids, live in. Been with the family for three and half years. I do most housekeeping, homework, wake up, baths and all. Two kids are in school till 4 with one at home. Being as live in is definitely isolating and its affecting my quality time with my friends and family. Feeling more exhausted than normal so. I like the job but need more personal time to do some errands during the week especially doctor appointments, and meeting up with my mentors and friends who have more availibility during the week.
I wanted to ask for and extra day off during the week with a reduction in my salary of course and suggest they find someone for the day. I want to hear if there are MBs and nannies that have had success with this. How did it go? Did the other person do so much better than you that they stole your position? Or is it just better to find a new job with less hours and pay?
Thanks.