It sounds like you are taking some of their weight to add to your shoulders. It doesn't matter how heavy their load is at work, nor how important it is....
If you show up half full, then their children's care is compromised because You didn't prioritize your self care. Take care of YOU, and you will be better for them, their children and most importantly yourself.

Think of it like the airlines instructions.... Put your OWN mask on first before helping others, you cant be any good to anyone if you don't have LIFE.

I've been in this nanny industry for over 35 years, and burnout is a real thing. So please, don't ever prioritize any boss's needs over your own mental stability and care.

For future occasions, you can create a backup list within your nanny community that YOU trust, and reach out to your network to see if anyone is off and can cover for you....but until you have that network in place.....get what you need for YOU.

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Anonymous wrote:It’s ok to take a sick day if you need to.
Mental health matters.
They can take a sick day if they need to.

They really can’t. I don’t know why some Nannie’s don’t get that. They literally have lawsuits, millions of dollar decisions, and other people’s careers on their shoulders sometimes. Yea, not all of course. But some for sure.

It sounds like you really need a breather today. Maybe just be upfront with your boss and let them know you’re not feeling well.

You are in dire need of your own “Mental Health” day in order to properly be the best Nanny you can truly be!

So take it & do not feel guilty.

And I am also sorry for your recent breakup too.

I agree. Take a sick day. Tell them asap! Sorry to hear about your breakup. That might have to scramble but backup is their responsibility

It’s ok to take a sick day if you need to.
Mental health matters.
They can take a sick day if they need to.

I’ve been basically powering through with work for the last week or so since my breakup and it’s helped tremendously but I was genuinely going through it last night and can’t even stomach the thought of going into work today.. my MB has a very busy schedule and likely has to be in the office today.. DB’s schedule is pretty relaxed from what I’ve noticed, he’s usually home or working out.. etc. Most of the time his major meetings are closer to when MB comes back home, I want to take the day off so badly, I cannot fully show up today as a nanny but I also don’t want to stress them out or make today any harder than it has to be.. any advice on what to do?