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I know the pressure is on because Christmas is around the corner, the kids, preparation and you have your son going to university soon. I do not remember if you mentioned it, what does your husband do for work? Have you thought about opening your own nanny service and / or specializing in an area that someone may really need like watching special kids - maybe this could be a great niche for you to find work and make it last. I would especially place my name around the wealthier folk, if someone can recommend you then you have it made.

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Hi JB, I appreciate your thoughts! My boss has asked me not to do anything until her work situation gets too dire, as she doesn't want to lose me, but by asking this, it's kind of left me in 'limbo' wondering if for one her business is going to pick up and two, whether we're going to get through Christmas with my job.At the moment, I am classed as a 'specialist' nanny, as one of the boys that I look after has severe special needs, to the extent that he is 4, cannot talk, and has to be spoon fed. This is one of the main reasons that my boss doesn't want me to go--and I'm reluctant to go early as in reality, she is a fantastic boss, and we get along more like friends.

Having said that, you are spot on, as this is the line of approach that I have decided to take for my next job, and this is why I'm not getting too worried as employers seem to be crying out for a nanny with experience of children with special needs and the pay is significantly higher. In Manchester also, a new agency has opened up that only deals with finding nannies for children with special needs.

My husband is a trained residential social worker.

I think now that I have got some prior warning, I can start to adjust and be prepared for if/when it happens.

Failing all else, I might just look at opening my own nanny service it's a good suggestion. Thanks for the idea.
Best wishes, Diane.

Edited: DianeC on 3rd Nov, 2006 - 11:18am

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Hi, DianeC, I just read your blog ~ you are one of the most courageous people I know, taking on traumatized children. Great good wished to you and your family for all that you do, and know that you will be in our prayers.

Also, congratulations to your elder son for his acceptance at University! Or several, I should say. That is an awesome accomplishment, and good luck to him

Roz

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Hi Farseer, thanks for all your well wishes, it's really appreciated, and from my Son also!

Hope you are well, and things are a bit better at work!
take care, and have a great Christmas, best wishes, Diane.

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Merry Christmas to you and your family! Hope your celebration is a happy one!

Roz

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Well, as an edit to the above, after reading your blog, I'm so sorry to hear that your grandma passed away ~ as you stated, bittersweet. That's an amazing lifespan, 106 years. What a great blessing to have had her so long in your lives. May your farewell to her be a start to healing your heart from her loss.

Roz

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Sorry I have missed your blog! I am so sorry to hear about your grandma but 106, wow, what a great blessing that she has lived so many years! May God bless you all at this time.
Love,
LDS

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Thank you Farseer and LDS, those kind words mean a lot!

We're not complaining.. nobody can at 106, but we are very grateful for all those years of having her in our lives, and shall always have great memories to cherish.

Wishing you a great 2007!
Very best wishes, Diane.