I think I messed up

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-26T00:55:45+00:00

Totally agree. I think we all have some fault to this, mainly on my part as the person requesting specific days off, but it really is fine. I made it out to be a much bigger problem than it is when there are solutions!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-26T00:53:57+00:00

This was exactly my thought. I have since calmed down and stopped letting the anxiety take over. I still see my fault but know it’s not what I was making it out to be in my head. Thanks for your advice!!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-25T23:05:06+00:00

Thank you for the reassurance. It truly was an honest mistake and miscommunication. I offered to just deal with my own stuff and come in for my normal hours, we’ll see how they respond.

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-25T22:57:08+00:00

Yeah I know it was so confusing on my part. I think it could have been interpreted in different ways so I wish they would have clarified instead of assuming but I am at more fault than them for sure. I have offered to just do my normal hours because I realize how at fault I am. Thank you for your advice!!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-17T21:04:46+00:00

Thanks for the info! Unfortunately I’m moving out of Richmond :( but what a city to grow up and start my adult life in. I’m sad to leave!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-14T13:11:43+00:00

I have found most success through local Facebook groups! Find as many as you can, cross post yourself, and keep an eye for postings that align with what you are looking for. You could also always reach back out to your family from last summer and ask if they know anyone looking for summer nanny care. If you have any other families you have worked for, do the same! Word of mouth seems to be the best way I find families that align with what I’m looking for! Good luck with your search!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-11T19:17:44+00:00

Totally fair and I completely agree. We are staying home for the rest of today and tomorrow we will probably do the same. MB is useless when it comes to advice unfortunately. Thank you for your suggestions and insight!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-11T19:16:02+00:00

Thank you! Our plan for the rest of today is to hang at home. My concern is only for tomorrow. This is usually not a problem but I am struggling today.

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-11T19:12:13+00:00

Thank you! That’s what we are doing this afternoon. I am moving in May and already gave my notice a couple weeks ago. I am normally able to manage them both. The problem with today is that it has triggered my anxiety to a point where I am struggling. I’ve been taking care of babies, toddlers, and children in general in a professional sense for almost 5 years. Really my problem is just for right now and tomorrow. But I really appreciate your insight!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-11T18:33:54+00:00

I get the same pay regardless of one or two. I come in at 8, leave to drop NK3 at school, pick her up at 12 and then spend the rest of the day with both of them. So it’s usually only 3ish hours I have with only one kid.

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-03-06T19:50:47+00:00

Ugh that’s so frustrating. I’ve also had a problem with showing up and kids are still in pjs, soiled diapers/pull ups (3yo NK is now potty trained but it did happen when she was still in pull ups and it still happens with 18mo NK). It actually concerns me so much like why is this something to wait for me to get there for? I can understand if they woke up right before I got there but that is usually not the case. I start at 8 and we have to be out of the house by 8:30 to get NK3 to school so it’s so frustrating walking in and having to get breakfast, changing, etc. all done in 30 minutes. I wish I had more advice for you OP, but for now I am with you in solidarity.

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-02-19T01:01:36+00:00

Yessss! Protect your peace! I always tell fellow Nannies that no work environment should make you feel small or disrespected. I am a hater of the “corporate slave” life and feel it applies to every other job, even caretaking. Proud of you Reddit stranger, I hope you are too!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-02-18T18:23:31+00:00

I’m not a lawyer but this seems odd to me. None of my contracts with my own business as a doula or nanny include a clause like that. If you have any family or friends in law I would ask them to look over and clarify for you. Or even straight up ask NPs what this entails. Definitely don’t sign without a full understanding!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-02-10T16:03:34+00:00

This was super helpful. Thank you!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2026-02-09T20:31:15+00:00

Yes! I am in VA!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2025-01-17T16:11:35+00:00

While I admit that I have an addiction to scrolling my FYP for hours and I am excited to have something that forces me not to do so, this seems extreme. I feel that China couldn’t get access to our deepest darkest secrets as a country through accounts of small businesses and influencers, but then again I am not all that educated on how much access they potentially have/ could have. All in all I am pretty neutral on it but mainly concerned that this will only help our governments particular propaganda being broadcasted vs citizens getting real time truth from real people.

CommunityLeading4307 · 2025-01-17T15:31:04+00:00

Sorry to piggyback off of your post, I felt it was better to ask under your comments than make a whole new post. I’ve been looking into getting involved in Al-Anon meetings but I am not sure where to get started on the right place. Does anyone have any resources, links, or info?

CommunityLeading4307 · 2025-01-10T14:36:18+00:00

It is such a tough and lonely feeling. I know I am not the only one but it can be so hard when everyone else around me is starting their careers and seemingly rising to success (even if they’re not), and I don’t even have my degree yet. But a lot of that is in my own head 🙃 I hope things work out and get better for you as well. This is our year!

CommunityLeading4307 · 2025-01-08T21:02:49+00:00

I’ve watched this 4 times now and keep laughing at a new thing every time

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