I actually love it. My job is a travel nanny 75% of the year. My bosses travel a lot. But I knew that when taking the job.

We have a great contract and we stick to it.

I require my own space. I require a set amount of pay. ETC

My next position hopefully will be the same amount of travel if not more.

If you hate it then why did you take the job?

Anonymous wrote:I hate it, hate it, hate it!!!!

I am also leaving tomorrow.

Count the days and the extra money! Safe travels.

I hate it, hate it, hate it!!!!

I am also leaving tomorrow.

I have two travel rates, and I’m clear with parents that their choices are what change my rates.

If I have a schedule that is set, my own room and at least 8 hours guaranteed for sleep, I prefer hourly, and it’s usually the same as my hourly rate with the family. If I share a room with at least one child, have a flex schedule or can’t plan ahead for activities, or can’t plan on 8+ hours to myself at night, I charge 24/7 rates. Either way, I expect to be off the day after we get back, or be paid a premium for being sleep-deprived.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I don’t know what “clear boundaries” would be. I get a couple hours a day to myself but my job is to be with her and the family all the time. Of course she is in my room - they bring me so they can sleep in.

Yeah, I hate it.

Tell them you’ll need more time off so you don’t get burned out. When you accept a new job, tell them you’re happy to travel with them, but only with set hours and your own bedroom. If travel comes up, I always tell them my own requirement for work travel is my own room, even if it means a room at a less expensive hotel near where they’re staying.

OP here. I don’t know what “clear boundaries” would be. I get a couple hours a day to myself but my job is to be with her and the family all the time. Of course she is in my room - they bring me so they can sleep in.

Yeah, I hate it.

24/7? That's a lot.

you need to have a frank discussion with your bosses and set clear boundaries.

Ugh, I would hate that, as well. Any way you could just not go with them every time?

You don’t have any set hours? Your own room?

I hate it too.

OP here. Yes, I am well paid. I just still hate it.

I hope at least you're compensated for it. If not, make sure that gets put in your contract for next year.

I hate it. I get so put off by my employers thinking I should be excited to have both charges, 24/7, our of their routines in a strange place. It’s work for me.