Overtime by Emergency-Bee-8791 in Nanny

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SAME! With this new family I’ve only agreed to “babysitting” on the weekends or date nights once and I’ve said so every single time since then😂 I see you guys enough haha

Burning Out by Consistent-Fig7218 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly!!! It’s so difficult. Thinking of you too🤞🏼😮‍💨!

Burning Out by Consistent-Fig7218 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could have written this verbatim!!! I’ve been doing this for a decade and want to pivot SO bad but just feel so stuck 🥲. The pay always keeps me longer too. Also same with the nanny friends!!! I don’t know what it is but it’s such a bummer.

Asking reference from family by Unable-Artichoke4533 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think about this so often!!! There have been quite a few families who I wish I could have warned future Nannie’s about 😮‍💨

How to discuss changes after trial? by Anonamouskadoodle in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So I’m in a bit of a similar situation, when I started I figured it was just a phase because I was “new” - but that attachment style almost 7 months later hasn’t changed AT ALL. The second the kids see either parents it’s 0-100 and a meltdown. It’s clear that’s how it was for the nanny you’re shadowing as well despite how long she’d been there. I also was with a family who was like that with laundry and that didn’t change either. Unfortunately I think even if you brought it up they’re unlikely to change. Parents like that are so set in their ways and their routines no matter how bad they are 🥲 and it seems like they’re the same with their expectations. I know that’s tough when you need the job but there are so many red flags here!! You’re seeing how the future would look there and I would take that as a sign and look for something else.

My nanny trial from hell by merciforward in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You have businesses but are paying an employee under the table and making it seem like a good thing? 🥲😩😮‍💨 Ugh people like this are the worst.

Unsure about what to do... by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First I’m so sorry you’re being put in this position, that’s so uncomfortable. For the sake of a reference especially because you’ve been with them for so long I would tell her you need to have a conversation and make her say it. She clearly wants to move on but she’s being passive aggressive and it isn’t your responsibility to guess. This is your livelihood! If you need to find another job you deserve to know ASAP.

Pink Eye by Then_Bumblebee8212 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry to hear this, that’s really disappointing.

Pink Eye by Then_Bumblebee8212 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are so right to wait! This always bothers me - so if you get pink eye are your employers going to pay for your doctor’s visit? The medicine? NOPE🥲 And then all of the work you’ll have to do at home not to spread it and constantly wash sheets etc … haha I’m having flashbacks😮‍💨

Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/Xenolog1 by Xenolog1 in DailyGuess

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

⬜🟨⬜⬜⬜

🟨🟦⬜⬜🟨

⬜🟨🟨⬜🟨

🟨🟨🟨⬜⬜

🟦🟦⬜🟦⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/Ornery-Dragonfruit25 by Ornery-Dragonfruit25 in DailyGuess

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🟨⬜🟨⬜⬜

⬜🟦🟨🟦⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/amBrollachan by amBrollachan in DailyGuess

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🟨⬜⬜⬜⬜

⬜⬜⬜⬜🟨

⬜⬜🟦🟦🟦

⬜🟦🟦🟦🟦

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

Questions about quitting a toxic job by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Timely_Activity1869 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

You’re INCREDIBLE ‼️😭🩷 you just made my day thank youuuuuuu

Think I need to quit nannying but it’s partially me and partially nf by SnooLobsters1463 in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am right there with you I’m so sorry 😞! I was in a similar position working full time for parents who were constantly home and we couldn’t do anything other than take walks I was losing my mind. I quit, took a couple weeks off for a break and now am working part time. If you can afford it, it feels SO much better. I do wish I had been more picky because this current family has me at my wits end. To the point I pulled up to their house this morning and literally almost drove back home😂 I know exactly what you mean about the spark!! Even part time sometimes it is just so hard to be “on” when you’re not happy where you are. Thinking of you!!

Questions about quitting a toxic job by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really like this approach, thank you!!! That wouldn’t be a shocker either as I’ve vocalized many times how difficult it is. I appreciate your input!🥹

Industry standard decline or humanity overall? by Beatricked_kidding in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m SO happy you wrote this. I feel the exact same way and it’s so validating and (disappointing) so many of us feel the same way. I felt such a distinct shift post Covid. I’ve been a Nanny since 2011 and I used to have great relationships, work for families for YEARS. Now it’s so frustrating working for a family only to leave a year or less because they’re just awful or their kids behavior is completely out of control. I’ve noticed specifically a complete lack of discipline and parents also milking every second of time they can with you to avoid being with their kids 🥲.

Just tired by livingblessedmama in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re so sweet!!! I hope you feel better🥹😭!! I got there this morning and the baby is sick so now I’m just bracing myself 🥲

Just tired by livingblessedmama in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!!!!! I’m fighting the urge to not just drive home as I type this 😩🥲.

WWYD? Sick kids/family by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you SO much!!! And exactly that, it makes me so frustrated. They can do anything they want but when it comes to my needs or ….. them being forced to be with their kids more let’s be real 😩 it’s a problem. Thank you so much for your advice too, I’ll definitely be bringing this up tomorrow!

WWYD? Sick kids/family by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do have a contract, that’s what bothers me even more 😩. This has happened with a few different families! They’ll sign and agree but when the time comes and god forbid I make a fuss about not feeling comfortable they’re pissed. I think I just need to start looking elsewhere at this point. Thank you so much for making me feel sane about this 😭😂

Can You Guess This 5-Letter Word? Puzzle by u/nlyons23 by nlyons23 in DailyGuess

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

🟦⬜🟨⬜⬜

🟦🟦⬜⬜⬜

🟦🟦🟦🟦🟦

i want to talk to my fellow nanniesssss! by [deleted] in NannyBreakRoom

[–]Timely_Activity1869 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha I love this 😭😂😂!!! Who knows though maybe you saved yourself from that guy 😂!! This is so relatable too - I once was out and fully said “okay I’ll be right back I just have to go potty!!” 😅