The story begins:
I am an ordinary nanny who has been working in this industry for 13 years. In this industry, I have witnessed the joys and sorrows of many families, but recently I have discovered a harsh reality: no matter who you are, old age is not easy.
At first, I was full of longing for this industry. I love children, I love being with them, and watching them grow up day by day gives me a sense of accomplishment. And in the eyes of my employers, I was just a seemingly eternally young nanny who rarely thought about my later life.
It wasn't until recently, when I reached out to some of my older colleagues, that I really realized this harsh reality. Some of them, once brilliant nannies, are respected and cared for by their employers. However, as they grow older, they are gradually marginalized and even forgotten. Some people begin to weaken and are unable to continue their work, but they cannot find another way to earn a living. Others are forced to leave their jobs because they are older and are seen as a burden to their families.
I once heard a story about a nanny who was abandoned by her family after 40 years of working because she was old and frail, and ended up homeless. She worked hard all her life, but faced unimaginable difficulties in her later years. After listening to this story, I couldn't help but feel chills and began to worry about my old age.
I began to wonder what the nanny profession really means, what do we give so much in return, should we pay more attention to our old age, should we do something about our future?
End of story:
I decided to make some changes. I started saving money to prepare for my future life. I also started to pay attention to my health, exercise more and stay in good shape. Most importantly, I started to value my social life, spend more time with my friends, and no longer focus all my energy on work.
I know that life in old age can be difficult, but I don't want to regret my choice at that time. I want to live a dignified, quality old age, and not be homeless like those forgotten nannies.
Now, I would like to tell all my babysitter friends that we should not only look at the present, but also think about our future. We should also have our own dreams and pursuits, and not pin all our hopes on others. Nannies are also human beings, and we should also have our own dignity and worth. May every nanny live a good old age!