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AngelinLove
04-11-2006, 01:17 PM
Girls,

This really isn't wedding related, but I could use all of the advice that I can get. I'll start by explaining that about a month or so ago, i quit my job...because it was very very stressful and had turned me into someone that I did not want to be. Well..for the last three weeks I have been nannying for a great family and have enjoyed it. I got a call today with a job offer for a position...in my field (social work). I know that I should probably take the position, since it is a professional position that will help me in the future when looking for a position...but it is going to be a very stressful position..with very nontraditional hours and alot of travel (throughout the county, so not like really far...but still alot of driving and in my own vehicle). The job does not really pay too much more than I am making now, but will give me insurance, which currently I don't have. One of my major concerns is that I left my last job...which paid WAY more, because of the stress and the fact that it did not allow me to have a life...and I don't know if I should take that chance again...for a job that really doesn't pay much more than the stress free one that I have now. The other issue is that the father in the family that I am working for works for a company where they are laying off alot of their workers...and if he gets laid off...I am concerned about what will happen to me. If I turn this job down...and he gets laid off and I end up unemployed I will be completely screwed. In addition the new job wants me to start on the 17th...which would allow mw no time to give this family notice...which I feel is completely unfair. I am very confused and I really don't know what to do. Any advice would be very helpful.

Jenn060306
04-11-2006, 02:01 PM
What does your gut tell you?
IMO if you really love your job as a nanny stick with it. You don't want to be in a job that makes you unhappy. Nobody lays in their death bed wishing they had worked more esp. at somthing they didn't enjoy. If you are let go from the Nanny position because your boss is laid-off i'm sure you wouldn't have a difficult time finding another family. It's so difficult to find good childcare at a reasonable price these days. But that's my opinion.
Another thought is.... make a list of pro's and cons of each job. If the other job out weighs the job you currently have and it is somthing you want to do then go for it.
Good Luck! Keep us posted on what you end up doing.

MOB Karen
04-11-2006, 04:47 PM
You do have a dilemna, Angel! But Jennifer gives excellent advice. If you quit your job because you were miserable, why would you want to take another job doing the same thing? It seems to me that you would be setting yourself up for failure. If being a nanny is really something you love to do, then don't stop doing it. Even if it falls through, there are other nanny jobs out there. And the world needs more people like you who are molding our future children and loving doing it at the same time. God bless you and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

WebLady
04-11-2006, 06:30 PM
Well I can definitely see your dilemma there ... personally I would take my chances with the less stressful job you have now, but I can't make that choice for you. You have to do what is best for you. I wish you luck!

AngelinLove
04-21-2006, 03:18 PM
Well, I just wanted to update all of you that took the time to read my request for help...especially those of you that replied. I decided to stay with the nanny position and I turned down the other job. I decided that this position is a good fit for me...and although I know that it will not last forever...I mean the kid will grow up and go to school..it works right now.

MOB Karen
04-21-2006, 03:36 PM
I'm happy to hear it, Angel!! I think you made the decision that will make you the happiest, and I think that's what really counts. Good luck!

WebLady
04-21-2006, 06:12 PM
I'm happy to hear it, Angel!! I think you made the decision that will make you the happiest, and I think that's what really counts. Good luck!
I agree, you gotta go with what works for you :D