im homeless almost and im very scared im needing help i would have never asked if i wasnt truly needing help, please help me i live in salem oregon i have tried anything..and everything
i would usally be a nanny but i dont have any money right now i have 5 years exsperiance in being a live in nanny but i have no other exsperiances as being anything else can anyone help me? pleaseee
2006-09-01 23:52:16 · 12 answers · asked by DIFFERENT 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
People who care for children are indispensible. Have you made your current employer aware of your situation? If they don't need your services as a nanny anymore...but have the extra room for you to stay in, could you work out an arrangement with them to stay on until you get another job (as a nanny, in a local restaurant, whatever), and can move out on your own?
Have you applied at any local restaurants? (Especially the popular ones) Being a waitress can bring in alot of money quickly, with tips and all. I knew a girl who graduated with a masters in teaching, but she kept her job at a local Cheddar's because the tips were too good to justify quitting. She was making a fortune! Those kinds of jobs are usually available immediately, and depending on how well and professionally you treat each customer, you can give yourself a pretty good raise. Not everyone is a good tipper, but most people do tip something, and the better the service you provide, the better those tips will be.
Look for the classier sections of your city, and try knocking on doors to seek employment. (Have your references in hand when you do.) Place an ad in your local newspaper describing your services "Live-in nanny seeks employment, references", etc. (You may have to ask your current employer to pay for this ad if you're low on cash, but the worst they can say is no. At least ask!)
Contact a local church. There are many good ones who can help people in your situation. The level of help varies by every church's ability and policies, but you can ask for help to with first-time rent/mortgage and utilities temporarily, for food, clothing, help finding a job. It sounds like you need to advertise, and churches can frequently do that for you, right in their own bulletins. Being an experienced nanny with references, some church might even be looking to hire a full-time nursery director. You can offer your services as well as ask for help.
Contact your local human services. (Look under Human Services in the phone directory or contact local information.) They can point you to organizations which can help you get back on your feet again. That's what they're in place to do, so don't be afraid to ask for help.
Finally, are there any trusted family members or friends you can turn to? Don't end up out on the street. Staying with someone you know and trust would be your best alternative, but if that door of opportunity isn't open to you, then there ARE shelters available. Check battered women shelters, local YMCA (etc). Again, human services or a local church should be able to help you with this. You are first and foremost an experienced caregiver, and there are plenty of people who need those. Maybe you have an aging family member who needs help with errands, shopping, cooking, cleaning, (etc). Offer to help take care of them while they provide you a place to stay, and work on the side to build up your cash flow so you can eventually move out on your own.
In fact, there's another opportunity for you. Contact local home health care agencies and see what their requirements are for live-in help. Some have CNA level care, which would probably require additional schooling for you, but others provide non-medical services like those I've just named. Check your yellow pages for these organizations and start calling!
You don't say why you're in this situation....if you've been sick, or your employer no longer needs a nanny, whatever the reason. I hate to give such a general response to your asking for help, but I mainly just want to remind you that help is available to you from various sources, and as a caregiver your services are GREATLY needed! But you have to get yourself out there and let people know.....
I would say expanding your services to care for the elderly as well as children would give you opportunities you don't have today. I hope some of these ideas are helpful or will inspire you with ideas of your own.
No one wants to see you in such a desperate situation, and more people care than you realize! Be honest and open, don't be afraid to ask for help, to offer your services, to embrace something different. (Like waitressing)
Let us know how you're getting along - we care!
2006-09-02 00:30:52 · answer #1 · answered by CassandraM 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many people looking for nannies on line at www.craigslist.com
My best friend is a nanny. She found work through craigslist in Hawaii and Oregon as a temporary Nanny.
2006-09-02 00:03:55 · answer #2 · answered by Victorias Secret Weapon 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have much luck in your fantasy world do you chuck. Grow up, get a life.
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2006-09-02 00:02:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do you look so mad? Do you have parents you can stay with? Babysitting is always needed. Have you been to a temp agency? Put the word out to friends of what youre looking for.
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How does a homeless person get a Yahoo account?
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Don't they have some kind of job search in Oregon or a unemployment office?
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2006-09-01 23:59:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-09-02 00:03:43 · answer #9 · answered by JEAN G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-01 23:57:56 · answer #10 · answered by Putt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋