And for the grand finale...

Mrs._F

I am now unemployed.

Oh ladies, what a February it has been!  I'm sure you remember my long post this week about all my car problems (hundreds of dollars later - it's all resolved), well that wasn't the only thing that was going on.  I had some work drama with the nanny family and this week it escalated to a point of no return.  So I am no longer a nanny.

I'm kind of relieved that it's over, because as much as I enjoyed taking care of the kids, the stress involved in the dynamics of it all had gotten pretty bad recently.  It was definitely the best thing for us to call it quits.

So now I'm just trying to remain zen about the prospect of job searching.  Hopefully this grand finale is the end of my run of really shi.tty luck!!

ctbride08

what?!?  i didn't realize there were issues w/ the nanny fam, i'm so sorry

best of luck on the job searching. do you know about sittercity.com?  there are a million postings for nannys, if you're interested in continuing with that.

CCbride08

I am so sorry! I suppose it's all for the best if you are relieved and there was drama you were dealing with. No one wants to work on edge. Best of luck with your job search!

jlknox

I'm sorry Brit!  I didn't even though there were issues going on.  At the very least, at least you now know that you enjoy being nanny and it's a field that perhaps you want to pursue. Good luck

bluedaisyus

oh, that sucks. i'm sorry you're having such a craptastic week, hopefully the weekend brings some better luck.

Mrs._F

Thanks everyone! 

And thanks for the site, Elise, but I'm going back to boring old admin work .  In a nanny arrangement, everything becomes a little too subjective - things are not cut and dry or black and white, which makes it very easy for lines to be crossed.  It all happened so quickly and this week just turned a corner, and there was no going back.  I don't regret doing it - it confirmed for me that I will enjoy staying home when we have kids, and it was a nice break from the 9-5, but it's not something I want to persue again.

cymru

Sorry things didn't work out. Good luck on the job hunt.

~Kennedy

cookiemonster03

that stinks, but at least you know now!

jayangel

Sorry about the job and such a terrible week hopefully things will only get better from here. Good luck with the job search.

Jessica Stewart

I am sorry you lost your job.

I was let go of my full time job in late november due to budget cuts. My nanny position started becoming stressful with the parents when he lost his job and refused to take care of the children so mom still had to hire me. Finally one week I just called in and said I can't work under that situation and stress level (being followed around with no help, just like an extra shadow). Anyway I know how you feel, and it stinks because "nanny" is considered a luxury in this day and age and with the current economic crisis so is a "babysitter" ><

Hope you find something soon, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers

Duchess1

Oh no! What a craptacular week. I am so sorry it didn't work out and hope you find something fast. On a totally selfish note, I will be glad to have you back nesting during the day.

Mrs._F

Duchess1:

On a totally selfish note, I will be glad to have you back nesting during the day.

Ha ha! Yes, I will be back in action!