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I Have a Question

Ever since I've lived in this place for almost 5 yrs ive been literally living on no income. and i mean literally. I live on foodstamps and medicaid and i get grants for school but thats it. Right now im not doing good in school and im on academic probation so I might not be able to. I have hud too. since Ive lived here I cant seem to make friends, not even to go out for coffee with, so i rarely go out except with a friend ive known from somewhere else that i used to live with.

I dont like where i live and now as Im typing this Im hearing construction noise all the time. Im in school but not sure how long that will last and dont feel like i have the right environment to study in anyways.

I cant find work no matter what I do here and to be honest Im started to get fed up with the place, even my neighbors arent friendly.

Now this family down in texas has been interested in me being their nanny. Its live in. I dont like snow and ice either. They seem like real nice people and they dont seem to be interviewing anyone else cause ive asked them. Its a christian family too.

I feel like i have nothing here anyways and theyd be paying for my airfare and relocation costs. Just wondered if I should take the risks, theyve been emailing with me regularly for months now, the mom is on maternity leave so she needs someone by mid feb,so i wondered if id be smart to take it. im on academic probation so if i dont do good in school i'll lose my only source of money anyways. any suggestions? i could use a change of scenery anyways since i hate where i live and dont mind being elsewhere and i doubt i'll be homesick. Im just scared about trying something new like this. any suggestions? so should i take this
Pearl, I am sorry life is severe for you so much. You must do what feels right for you. If this family is honourable and fair and kind, it would seem good. Do you get a decent pay from them? Can they provide references for you to check upon? Do you get regular holidays off? What will they do if you need medications or sick time? These are important questions. I think you are rather lovable. I wish people would be friendly towards you. Think carefully. Can you try it out and go back to school without penalties if you want?
Serenitree · F
This is very good advice. Listen to her Pearl. She is wise and practical. Just don't wait too long to decide. Mid February is only a month away. Do your due diligence, but don't dilly dally or you could lose a chance that may not come again.

Good luck. Whatever you choose, I hope it works out to be the best thing for you.

Jan. 11/17
6:44 pm
@Serenitree: Thank you my sister. I only offer what is practical and truthful. I like Pearl. She deserves a great, simple life. I keep wishing this for her.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
im seriously thinking of taking it, they seem like decent people
Pearl, darling, reading your post, you have given all the reasons to accept this new job... the only thing is that you are scared to take the job.... Life won't change if one does not take risk... If they are good Christians, then they might become your family....

You forgot to say that you love babies... One thing you should not forget is that it is their baby, and you really should stay focused on the job... Really focused...

I would take the job. But It's all up to you.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
im seriously thinking about taking it, theyve been emailing me for a while too. but youre right, life is about taking risks, im good about staying focused with babies, when i was in the resorts i would catch babies going out the door all the time when their parents never noticed it, i remember one time i was working in the dining rm there and they had a family reunion and this 3 yr old girl walked out the door and i didnt see anyone following her so i went after her, there were cars outside too, later my manager gave me this card my coworkers signed and an angel statue, i think i still have it somewheres. i find kids so cute that i tend to watch them so much that i see things others dont cause i pay more attention
Good Pearl... Glad to know that you are taking this risk and you are determined to learn the job... I wish you took that course and received your certificate too.
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Soossie: i could always do that there if i really wanted to
Serenitree · F
Take the chance. Being a nanny is a wonderful occupation. I loved it. You could do a lot worse. As you said, you're unhappy and lonely where you are. No income and if you flunk out of school, no prospects. If you go to Texas, you'll have a roof over your head, an income, and you'll not be lonely, at least for the hours when you're caring for the baby. The way I see it, you have a lot to gain and very little to lose. What could be more rewarding than being part of a family? and that baby is a a great age. You'll have a lovely time.

Jan. 11/17
6:35 pm
pearllederman · 61-69, F
kids can be cute
Serenitree · F
@pearllederman: yes. One cloudy day, when I was walking a four year old girl to kindergarten, she looked up at the sky and said Nanny, (but she used my name) the sky is dirty. Can you clean it please? I want to see the sun.

Jan. 12/17
11:00 am
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@Serenitree: thats so cute
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Well I would be very careful and you need to know your duty's working hours and salary. And you should go meet the parents and children and maybe a probation period .
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@updown2020: i want to be stuck there cause i want to keep the job
updown2020 · 61-69, M
Well that;s great but you never know have you ever been a nanny?
pearllederman · 61-69, F
@updown2020: not really, but ive babysat before and i stayed with someone one time that had a 6 yr old girl i was watching
hunkalove · 61-69, M
Looks like you didn't get the job handing out samples. The Texas job sounds good. Your school credits can transfer to another school. Maybe it's time to make a leap. Good luck!
pearllederman · 61-69, F
i never heard back from the one about handing out samples but im hearing from this family all the time
Tminus6453 · M
Finding work at our age is nearly impossible,if you need the work it might be worth going to it instead of trying to find it where you are
pearllederman · 61-69, F
you have a point, im living on nothing here
DallasCowboysFan · 61-69, M
Go for it Pearl. I hope it works out for you.
MommaBear · 22-25, F
i would say be careful
pearllederman · 61-69, F
i never heard back from them but got another job instead

 
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