I empathize with feeling restless energy and a need to go to a new place. Also, the invitation is open for you to visit me (and Obeth) in Mexico if you have the means and are in need of an other-country adventure, down the road a few months.
However, I also wanted to offer some encouragement by saying that while "babysitting" isn't recognized as a "real job," it is most important work you're doing. I bet all of those kids are learning great and valuable things from having you be a model for them, and you should remind yourself when it's most frustrating that helping to care for children is one of THE most important jobs there are, whether or not people recognize that. Especially if they are children that grow up in a materially privileged home, but more often than not one that is lacking in attention and other qualitative aspects. You're doing good work, and I can't think of many people I'd leave my children with--but you're one of them.
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However, I also wanted to offer some encouragement by saying that while "babysitting" isn't recognized as a "real job," it is most important work you're doing. I bet all of those kids are learning great and valuable things from having you be a model for them, and you should remind yourself when it's most frustrating that helping to care for children is one of THE most important jobs there are, whether or not people recognize that. Especially if they are children that grow up in a materially privileged home, but more often than not one that is lacking in attention and other qualitative aspects. You're doing good work, and I can't think of many people I'd leave my children with--but you're one of them.
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What an unbelievable quality you have! Your words were really thoughtful and kind and made me happy.
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