[gris212]

I use to be a teacher, but I experienced so much anxiety I quit. I became a nanny and I was working till recently for an agency. I just started working for a family. I don't think it's the right fit. The mom is not as warm as she was initially, the youngest child is very needy, and has medical problems. I'm feeling a lot of anxiety being in that house. I talked to the mom and told her this isn't a good fit. She is going through an agency to find someone else so I will only work until she has someone else. This may be a week, 2 or more. How do I deal with the anxiety to get through this?

The anxiety has me paralyzed with fear and worry. The same thoughts go through my head. I quit teaching and I'm quitting this job. I feel like a failure and like I'm never going to find the right job for me. I live with my parents and help my dad with bills. They are supportive because of my illness but nonetheless I feel like a failure because I can't seem to find the right job where I feel comfortable. I worry about my finances and my future.

[jbuttz]

You may feel like you are unable to find that job that best suits you but trust me you are doing it right. At least you are thinking the job isn't for you and you actually have the balls to leave, hoping to find something that you enjoy more. Imagine being stuck at a hell hole that you didn't enjoy for the rest of your life? Some people do. I know work sucks but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it. I've been thinking about what I want to do with my career since I was in grade 7. I'm 29 now and I still don't know. Don't let financial issues ruin you. At the end of the day it isn't worth it.

[cmc3663]

Surely someone else will get hired soon. A lot of women really like nannying and search hard for positions like that. I don't blame you for not liking that job though. My own children bring me a lot of challenges and anxiety, I could never do that for someone else. Not even for money. Maybe being with kids isn't a good fit for you? There are tons of other career areas you could try. I worked in a call center for four years and it was great. Not a lot of pay but really relaxing and easy work. Just a thought. Don't feel guilty though!