Anonymous
Post 07/16/2017 19:42     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tough call. It's hard to make yourself go to a job you're dreading...I have a one day a week job like that myself. Also contemplating what to do about it. But really, once I'm AT the job it's OK. Sure there's some clock watching involved, but overall it's OK once I'm there. Can you stick it out for the remaining 6 months...maybe take every 6th weekend off or something like that??

I think also, getting to the root of why you're dreading it might help. Do you not like the kids? Are you not allowed to go anywhere? Or is it burn out from working a second job? Would shorter hours be a possibility? I think if you can get to the bottom of the dread, you might be able to either find a solution that works for you and the family (every 6th weekend off for example, or 8 hr days on Sunday instead of 12 hr days etc.) or you might be able to mentally convince yourself to stick it out for the 6 months you have left and then plan something really fun/relaxing for that first weekend you're free in January.


OP here. My charge is really spoiled and, while very smart and cute, is a brat. My employers are always around making the job harder. They recently had another baby and I don't care for the new baby's nanny.

Shorter hours aren't possible as they want me there from when the child wakes up until when he goes to sleep.

I watch the clock all day - literally counting the minutes.

Thanks for responding, PP.


Get a new job. If your heart isn't in it, the kid will suffer.

The kid suffers mostly from parents who don't want to parent.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2017 19:24     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tough call. It's hard to make yourself go to a job you're dreading...I have a one day a week job like that myself. Also contemplating what to do about it. But really, once I'm AT the job it's OK. Sure there's some clock watching involved, but overall it's OK once I'm there. Can you stick it out for the remaining 6 months...maybe take every 6th weekend off or something like that??

I think also, getting to the root of why you're dreading it might help. Do you not like the kids? Are you not allowed to go anywhere? Or is it burn out from working a second job? Would shorter hours be a possibility? I think if you can get to the bottom of the dread, you might be able to either find a solution that works for you and the family (every 6th weekend off for example, or 8 hr days on Sunday instead of 12 hr days etc.) or you might be able to mentally convince yourself to stick it out for the 6 months you have left and then plan something really fun/relaxing for that first weekend you're free in January.


OP here. My charge is really spoiled and, while very smart and cute, is a brat. My employers are always around making the job harder. They recently had another baby and I don't care for the new baby's nanny.

Shorter hours aren't possible as they want me there from when the child wakes up until when he goes to sleep.

I watch the clock all day - literally counting the minutes.

Thanks for responding, PP.


Get a new job. If your heart isn't in it, the kid will suffer.

+1 Please quit. The child deserves better.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2017 12:19     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
In this day and age, you don't really have to suffer in a job you hate. While you hunt for a new position you can do ride share, blogging, personal shopper, care.com and the list goes on. While I keep my regular part time job, I have at least 3 other apps that help me earn money if I choose to.
Anonymous
Post 07/16/2017 11:18     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Tough call. It's hard to make yourself go to a job you're dreading...I have a one day a week job like that myself. Also contemplating what to do about it. But really, once I'm AT the job it's OK. Sure there's some clock watching involved, but overall it's OK once I'm there. Can you stick it out for the remaining 6 months...maybe take every 6th weekend off or something like that??

I think also, getting to the root of why you're dreading it might help. Do you not like the kids? Are you not allowed to go anywhere? Or is it burn out from working a second job? Would shorter hours be a possibility? I think if you can get to the bottom of the dread, you might be able to either find a solution that works for you and the family (every 6th weekend off for example, or 8 hr days on Sunday instead of 12 hr days etc.) or you might be able to mentally convince yourself to stick it out for the 6 months you have left and then plan something really fun/relaxing for that first weekend you're free in January.


OP here. My charge is really spoiled and, while very smart and cute, is a brat. My employers are always around making the job harder. They recently had another baby and I don't care for the new baby's nanny.

Shorter hours aren't possible as they want me there from when the child wakes up until when he goes to sleep.

I watch the clock all day - literally counting the minutes.

Thanks for responding, PP.


Get a new job. If your heart isn't in it, the kid will suffer.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 14:34     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:Tough call. It's hard to make yourself go to a job you're dreading...I have a one day a week job like that myself. Also contemplating what to do about it. But really, once I'm AT the job it's OK. Sure there's some clock watching involved, but overall it's OK once I'm there. Can you stick it out for the remaining 6 months...maybe take every 6th weekend off or something like that??

I think also, getting to the root of why you're dreading it might help. Do you not like the kids? Are you not allowed to go anywhere? Or is it burn out from working a second job? Would shorter hours be a possibility? I think if you can get to the bottom of the dread, you might be able to either find a solution that works for you and the family (every 6th weekend off for example, or 8 hr days on Sunday instead of 12 hr days etc.) or you might be able to mentally convince yourself to stick it out for the 6 months you have left and then plan something really fun/relaxing for that first weekend you're free in January.


OP here. My charge is really spoiled and, while very smart and cute, is a brat. My employers are always around making the job harder. They recently had another baby and I don't care for the new baby's nanny.

Shorter hours aren't possible as they want me there from when the child wakes up until when he goes to sleep.

I watch the clock all day - literally counting the minutes.

Thanks for responding, PP.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 14:28     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:We need more information. Why would you dread a job that isn't horrible? You know most jobs aren't about giving you love, they're about getting your skills and that's it, right?

I go to work to do well for my clients and get a paycheck. I get my love from family and friends.


OP here. By "feel the love" I meant that I wasn't enjoying the job anymore. It's an old expression. I certainly don't need my employers to love me nor would I want them to.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 13:16     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Anonymous wrote:We need more information. Why would you dread a job that isn't horrible? You know most jobs aren't about giving you love, they're about getting your skills and that's it, right?

I go to work to do well for my clients and get a paycheck. I get my love from family and friends.

Let me guess... you get paid more than $30/hr? Seeing that most average nannies get less than that, they expect to at least love their work. Otherwise, why bother? It's certainly not for the great wages! Get a clue.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 13:13     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
Tough call. It's hard to make yourself go to a job you're dreading...I have a one day a week job like that myself. Also contemplating what to do about it. But really, once I'm AT the job it's OK. Sure there's some clock watching involved, but overall it's OK once I'm there. Can you stick it out for the remaining 6 months...maybe take every 6th weekend off or something like that??

I think also, getting to the root of why you're dreading it might help. Do you not like the kids? Are you not allowed to go anywhere? Or is it burn out from working a second job? Would shorter hours be a possibility? I think if you can get to the bottom of the dread, you might be able to either find a solution that works for you and the family (every 6th weekend off for example, or 8 hr days on Sunday instead of 12 hr days etc.) or you might be able to mentally convince yourself to stick it out for the 6 months you have left and then plan something really fun/relaxing for that first weekend you're free in January.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 11:53     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
We need more information. Why would you dread a job that isn't horrible? You know most jobs aren't about giving you love, they're about getting your skills and that's it, right?

I go to work to do well for my clients and get a paycheck. I get my love from family and friends.
Anonymous
Post 07/11/2017 08:59     Subject: Should I stay or should I go (and find another job)?
I am unhappy in a part-time, 24 hour a week, nanny position. The family is okay but all "love" is gone! I planned to quit working any second job in January anyway, this one included. So my question is - should I try to stick it out with this job or look for another part-time job that I will quit in five or six months?

This job isn't horrible but I do dread it every week.