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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Ontheroad · M

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

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Ontheroad So true..I agree. 🌟Now the cons are Can I make a contract for only part time hours? I have had issues with parents coming home late and I needed to be somewhere...and not getting paid for extra time too. Also some will just say * Im taking the day off..I dont need you.* But I lose out on pay.

Ontheroad · M

@Coralmist yeah, I can see that as a problem, so maybe you will need to draw up a contract of sorts, something they agree to (in writing). That might limit who will hire you, but I would think, over a period of time you could find a few people to mostly fill-in the days/hours you want to be available.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

@Ontheroad I have a fear of being assertive or aggressive or bossy etc. I feel weird drawing up a contract only part tine but it definitely would prevent me from being taken advantage of...this job is going to help me pay the bills..i cant just have days cut here or there. I hope som.e will understand. Ty !🪻

Ontheroad · M

@Coralmist wanting to be treated fairly and with respect isn't in the least assertive or aggressive. I would not work for someone who felt wanting to be treated and paid fairly was being aggressive.

Think of it that way... that the customer would be lucky to have you watching their child and in return, all you ask is to be treated fairly and with respect.

After all is said and done, they are putting the life and welfare of their child/children in your hands, it is only right that you be fairly compensated for that level of responsibility.

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 🌻