May 8, 2025 at 12:22 am

Nanny Is Thinking About Quitting Her Job, But She’s Worried The Mom She Works For Won’t Be Able To Find Someone To Replace Her

by Heide Lazaro

Nanny looking after two kids in their bedroom while they are playing some puzzles and toys

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Sometimes, what you’re promised and what you get are two very different things.

This woman accepted a nanny job with a clear schedule and responsibilities.

However, she gradually noticed that the original agreement wasn’t being followed.

She wants to quit but isn’t sure if that’s the right decision.

Read the story below for all the details.

WIBTAH if I quit my job and left the mom without childcare?

I nanny for a family that has 5 girls, ages 8, 6, 4, 2, and 1.

I took the job 3 months ago.

I had the understanding that it would be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, from 8 am to 5 pm.

The job included light cleaning and driving the children to their activities.

I also thought it would consist of general childcare and light cleaning as well as driving the kids to their daily activities.

The job also pays $25 an hour.

This woman noticed that the original agreement wasn’t being followed.

Since I started, she has expected me to be at the house every day at 7 am.

It lasted to whenever she gets home, which could be as late as 7 pm.

She expects me to deep clean her house weekly now as well as homeschool the 3 oldest children, and feed the whole family 3 meals a day.

She wanted to quit, but she is also concerned about the family not having childcare.

I’m tired, have little time to do other things in my life, like clean my own house and work on my college classes.

But if I quit, she won’t have anyone to watch her kids.

She was scrambling to find someone when I took the job.

I’m worried that she won’t be able to find someone if I leave. WIBTA?

She needs to talk to the mom about it and explain that she can’t work that many hours. Give two weeks notice to give her time to find someone else.

Let’s check out the reactions of other people on Reddit.

This user shares their thoughts.

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This isn’t a nanny job, says this person.

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Here’s an honest opinion from this user.

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This person would have gone quickly, too.

Screenshot 2025 04 29 at 12.28.06 PM Nanny Is Thinking About Quitting Her Job, But Shes Worried The Mom She Works For Wont Be Able To Find Someone To Replace Her

Finally, short and meaningful.

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Knowing your worth means being brave enough to walk away.

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