So, I’m a full-time nanny. That means that I live with a family and take care of their child. I get paid $20 a week. I don’t get breaks and I’m expected to clean as well. Not so bad when you have no bills to pay. Or at least you would think. I took this job because I know the mother in high school and she helped me out with my prom fare and when my sister’s dog got hit by a car, she gave us a ride to the vet. So the first few months I was here, I decided to work for free to pay off my debt to her. The second time (I left for a short time) I agreed to come back and work for small pay. That being said, everything I do here is not what I signed up for. They are ridiculously messy, rude, and don’t like to pay me. The original agreement of pay was for $50 a week. It got cut down to 20 for their convenience. I’m suppose to clean up after the baby, which I don’t mind, but I refuse to clean up after two capable adults. I’m not responsible for the messes they make but they want me to clean it. Like no. Fuck you and your mess. I try not to complain because they’re doing a lot for me and I feel like I’m not doing anything, but I’m seriously over this. It’s getting to the point of them taking advantage of me and I’m just so over it. It doesn’t help that the child is a fucking demon straight from Lucifer. I’m fucking crazy from living here and I have to go at least another month. I can’t do it. I’m gonna have a fucking break down and hurt someone. Or myself. Myself most likely. God I hate being alive. When can I have peace?
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my daughter was a nanny from the time she was 14 to just a few years ago (shes 34). shes had a few dingdongs that she told to shove it, but most of the folks were kind, generous, and very gratful for her work. she supported herself through high school, college, and the early years of her marriage. its also taken her to jamaica and the bahamas. the key is finding the right mesh. it amazes me what people, who should not have kids, will pay to watch their germ carrying, snot slinging, crumb-munchers. you have a month. look around, apply for other positions, their are good ones out their. you have experience now. you can get room and board and a decent wage. not all people are yahoos like these folks. to a lot of people out their, the nanny is a loved and respected member of the family. good luck to you.