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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.