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Help me tentatively decide

If you enjoyed kids , would you go back into being a nanny or go back into a school setting/assistant teacher?

I really love nannying.. the only thing is many families move, or they might have another kid and then are home more and cut your hours. So while it is a great job with good pay, it is not always stable.
I liked being an assistant teacher too, however not as much as one on one nannying. It was stressful at times, as you have MANY kids needing something every MINUTE. But, it is stable, that is the feature that makes me wonder if I should get back into a school, vs. child care.

What would you do? It is really hard to decide. Either one would be part time as I have PTSD. I love child care b/c I can set the day how I feel , at the pace I like, and it is one -on -one, so the child gets your full attention. We do lots of wonderful activities. However, the parent can show up late at the end of the day, it is not as stable as a school position. what might you do?

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SW-User

What about a day care? Many around here hire part time or as needed.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@SW-User Only thing is that age frame (toddlers or babies) are good one on one, but in that setting you have MANY and it is pretty stressful. But if there were enough teachers present I would consdier!

SW-User

@Coralmist That is true. Lawfully, there should be a certain amount of workers for a certain amount of children. But still, it’s not one on one.

JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M

Go for it! Do what you love!

Also, it gives you more money to spend at Trader Joe's!

I personally could not do it. Screaming children get under my skin, and literally hurt my ears due to my tinnitus. I had to teach college students in graduate school and I did not even like that. No trouble but I was so nervous.

I may have to teach an online class for my job, and it makes me so nervous.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@JoyfulSilence I like nannying but its not as stable as a school job. I guess either could fit.. You will do fine with teaching !

JoyfulSilence · 51-55, M

@Coralmist

I know nothing about caring for children.

At least for the class I am a little prepared. My boss has been teaching it and I sat in to learn and assist if needed. But nobody ever asked me for help.

What makes me nervous is I did not make the slides so do not always understand what they are trying to say. I may have to edit them! So much work!

Ontheroad · M

I'd think you could have more control, thus it would be less stresful, with one-on-one childcare.

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Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Ontheroad Thank you my friend. I am probably the MOST trustworthy person they would ever find too.. caring for the safety of the child always, and having their happiness first in my mind during our day. That is true, I only ask in return fairness. Just like I show up for them, I would hope to be relieved on time (for the most part) too, or if they take days off, I still get paid as this is my job. Thanks again for your ideas 💙

Ontheroad · M

@Coralmist Just remember, a contract can be friendly and more like a letter than a demand for certain conditions... while, in fact, stating that the employer agrees to certain conditions.

It could start out with something like "Dear Mable, in accepting the responsibility of caring for your child and herby promising to the conditions and rules as stated (put in their requirements of you), I would ask that you agree to (insert what you want).

Keep it simple and not all full of legal terms, and I doubt you would have many who will object.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Ontheroad Ty I appreciate that friend 🌻

Sapio · 51-55, M

If you go back to nannying, you can ask the parents if they're planning on having more children when you go for an interview. Then you'd be able to gauge the stability of the position before accepting it.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Sapio That is true too :) Thanks Sapio!

Sapio · 51-55, M

@Coralmist you're welcome 🙂

Justafantasy · M

I prefer one on one, seeing a variety of kids grow up could be beneficial as well

Jenny1234 · 56-60, F

I’d take the more stable job but that’s just me.

deadgerbil · 26-30, M

One on one seems more rewarding

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@deadgerbil It is .. thank you :) It's just I hesitate b/c hours are not always guaranteed. MOST of the time yes..but sometimes they will say 'I'm taking the day off I don't nee dyou today.' or, they get home 10 mins late when you need to be somewhere. Or, they ask extra tasks that really are not child care. I guess I need to make up a contract to cover those things , but not sure I can if it is only part time.

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