By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
  • Home
  • Latest News
    • UK News
    • World News
  • Super ViralHot
  • Lifestyle
    • Health and Fitness
    • Photography
    • Property
  • Humor
  • Celebrity
  • Weird
  • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Latest Videos
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
    • Super Viral
    • UK News
    • World News
Search
  • Health and Fitness
  • Holidays and Travel
  • Nature and Wildlife
  • Pets and Animals
  • Photography
  • Babies and Kids
  • Comedy and Humor
  • Fails
  • Real Life
  • Strange and Bizarre
  • Submit News
  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Newsletter
  • Who Are We
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: ‘Being a nanny put me off kids forever – trolls think I’m miserable but I love life with my dog’
Share
Notification Show More
Aa
What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Aa
  • News
  • World
  • Viral
  • Funny
  • Weird
  • Celebrity
  • DIY
  • Lifestyle
  • Sport
  • Videos
Search
  • Home
    • News
    • World
    • Super Viral
    • Videos
  • All Topics
    • Babies and Kids
    • Celebrity
    • Comedy and Humor
    • Documentary and Reportage
    • Fails
    • Health and Fitness
    • Holidays and Travel
    • Influencers and Models
    • Life Hacks
    • Lifestyle
    • Nature and Wildlife
    • Pets and Animals
    • Photography
    • Property
    • Real Life
    • Sport
    • Strange and Bizarre
  • Quick Links
    • Customize Interests
    • Bookmarks
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of use
    • Write For Us
    • Advertise
    • Contact
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Write For Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Marcela, a former nanny, shares how her experience caring for children led her to decide against having kids of her own. Despite societal expectations, she finds fulfillment in her relationship with her dog and her child-free lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of living authentically and making choices based on personal happiness rather than external pressures.
Real Life

‘Being a nanny put me off kids forever – trolls think I’m miserable but I love life with my dog’

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/05/03 at 3:44 PM
Katie Dollard
Share
6 Min Read
Marcela. (Picture: Jam Press)
SHARE

A former nanny says the job put her off having children forever.

Marcela, who has chosen not to share her surname, loved kids so much that she worked in childcare for two years, looking after little ones Monday to Friday, 9-5.

At first, the 28-year-old found them cute, fun and easy to handle – but over time she was “put off” by the amount of work that went in to looking after them.

READ MORE: ‘World’s most tattooed’ man who is 97% covered in tattoos says he’s now spent almost £240,000 on ink obsession

- Advertisement -

Instead, Marcela prefers to focus on her dog, Jace, who she says is more than enough for her.

“I found myself looking after a baby when I was 22 and continued to look after until I was 25 when they turned three,” Marcela, from Missouri, US, told What’s The Jam.

Marcela, a former nanny, shares how her experience caring for children led her to decide against having kids of her own. Despite societal expectations, she finds fulfillment in her relationship with her dog and her child-free lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of living authentically and making choices based on personal happiness rather than external pressures.
Marcela. (Picture: Jam Press)

“I thought to myself, ‘this is the perfect test to see what motherhood is all about’.

“Boy was I right!“I loved nannying, it brought me so much joy and fulfilment and I felt I did a really amazing job at it.

“But it also single-handedly confirmed to me that motherhood was not for me.

- Advertisement -

“There were days when 5pm rolled around and I was more than ready to hand off that baby and crawl into bed due to the exhaustion of keeping up with them the entire day.

“The constant care and vigilance that was needed was too much some days, and my patience was paper-thin by the end of the day.

“My eyes were opened and I realised, holy cow, I don’t want to do this whole mum thing, ever.”

- Advertisement -

Marcela comes from a Hispanic Christian home, so was apprehensive about how it would go down when she told her family about her life choice.

Marcela, a former nanny, shares how her experience caring for children led her to decide against having kids of her own. Despite societal expectations, she finds fulfillment in her relationship with her dog and her child-free lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of living authentically and making choices based on personal happiness rather than external pressures.
Marcela. (Picture: Jam Press)

Luckily, it went better than she had hoped.

She said: “My parents were definitely wary and confused at first due to societal expectations and boomer mentality.

“But soon they accepted my choice and love me just the same!”

Marcela was previously married but is now in a new relationship with partner Michael, who she shares dog Jace with.

She said: “My boyfriend and I talked about the fact I was never going to have kids and how that dynamic was going to affect our relationship very early on.

“He was on the same page and is also adamant about not having kids, so it’s a perfect match.

“We get to enjoy slow mornings, worry about our wants and needs and spend time doing what makes us feel happy and fulfilled – with lots and lots of sleep and napping sprinkled throughout.”

Marcela even throws birthday celebrations for her pooch and says she would “do anything” for him.

Marcela, a former nanny, shares how her experience caring for children led her to decide against having kids of her own. Despite societal expectations, she finds fulfillment in her relationship with her dog and her child-free lifestyle. She emphasizes the importance of living authentically and making choices based on personal happiness rather than external pressures.
Marcela. (Picture: Jam Press)

Despite facing trolls online, some of whom insist she must be “miserable” to share posts about her decision to not have children,Marcela is resolute in her decision and has no regrets.

She said: “The fact I could write a novel about my child-free journey says a lot about the time and conscious thought I’ve put into this decision.

“Unlike most child-free folks, I never had a singular moment or event that sparked this journey.

“I just know the desire to be a mother to a human child has never been there for me, I never played with dolls, having grown up with three older brothers.

“I didn’t fantasise about one day being a mum – I actually dreaded it because of how far removed I was from imagining that to be my life one day.

“I couldn’t be more grateful for those few years working as a nanny because without it I may have made the single most regretful mistake of my life by ignorantly having a kid to please all the external voices telling me that’s what I should do.

“My biggest advice to those who find themselves in limbo not knowing what path to take is to live your best life.

“Not your mum’s, not your best friend’s or your sister’s – yours.”

READ MORE: ‘I’ve spent £5,000 on soft toys – people call me childish but it helps me bond with my husband’

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • X

Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com
TAGGED: baby, controversial, family, kids, Lifestyle, Mums, shocking, Video

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
What do you think?
Love0
Sad0
Happy0
Sleepy0
Angry0
Dead0
Wink0
Previous Article Gordon Ramsay's latest burger creation receives criticism for its messy appearance, with customers questioning the practicality of eating it and the price tag. However, some fans still find it delicious and worth trying. Gordon Ramsay burger branded ‘f*cking mess’ because of cheese on top of bun making it difficult to eat
Next Article Despite 1,500 negative reviews, George Redfern's five-star review of Sachas Hotel Manchester surprises online viewers, sparking a mix of reactions. Lad visits hotel with 1,500 bad reviews and gives it FIVE STARS
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3k Followers Like
69.1k Followers Follow
11.6k Followers Pin
56.4k Followers Follow
136k Subscribers Subscribe
4.4k Followers Follow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

Miranda Hart makes a splash after falling out of kayak - comedian’s hilarious tumble into lake leaves fans in stitches as she jokes about her less than graceful exit.
Miranda Hart makes splash after falling out of kayak
Celebrity 25 August 2025
Vegan firefighter’s first day on the job sees her tackle 40,000lb ribeye steak blaze in Missouri - rookie Jenna Ulrich battled flames alongside her firefighter father.
Vegan firefighter tackles 40,000lb steak blaze on first shift
World News 25 August 2025
Giant UFO shaped hole appears in sky over Dorset - rare Fallstreak cloud formation stuns locals as trainee paraglider captures the eerie weather phenomenon.
Giant UFO shaped hole stuns locals after appearing above houses
UK News 25 August 2025
Shoppers are furious after Primark revealed its name is pronounced Preemark in Scotland, sparking a nationwide debate as the retailer marks 50 years north of the border.
Shoppers left outraged after budget clothes chain says it’s pronounced ‘Preemark’ not Primark
UK News 22 August 2025

You Might also Like

Miranda Hart makes a splash after falling out of kayak - comedian’s hilarious tumble into lake leaves fans in stitches as she jokes about her less than graceful exit.
Celebrity

Miranda Hart makes splash after falling out of kayak

25 August 2025
Vegan firefighter’s first day on the job sees her tackle 40,000lb ribeye steak blaze in Missouri - rookie Jenna Ulrich battled flames alongside her firefighter father.
World News

Vegan firefighter tackles 40,000lb steak blaze on first shift

25 August 2025
Giant UFO shaped hole appears in sky over Dorset - rare Fallstreak cloud formation stuns locals as trainee paraglider captures the eerie weather phenomenon.
UK News

Giant UFO shaped hole stuns locals after appearing above houses

25 August 2025
Shoppers are furious after Primark revealed its name is pronounced Preemark in Scotland, sparking a nationwide debate as the retailer marks 50 years north of the border.
UK News

Shoppers left outraged after budget clothes chain says it’s pronounced ‘Preemark’ not Primark

22 August 2025
World News

Fans who missed out on sold-out Oasis gig come up with ‘genius’ alternative

22 August 2025
Balenciaga’s £595 plain work shirt sparks debate as it costs 27 times more than a £22 Next version and can’t be washed, raising eyebrows over fashion and practicality.
UK News

Balenciaga selling plain work shirt for £595 – 27 times more expensive than identical one from Next… and you can’t even wash it

22 August 2025
Firefighters and Thames Water rescued England’s only King penguin colony at Birdland by refilling their pool after a hosepipe ban left the chicks sweltering in summer heat.
Pets and Animals

P-p-p-piping hot penguins home and hosed after being saved by firefighters when their pool dries up

22 August 2025
A dad on his first all inclusive holiday went viral after filming the chaotic daily sun bed wars at a Spanish hotel, comparing the stampede to a David Attenborough scene.
Holidays and Travel

Man on first all-inclusive shocked by morning sun bed stampede

22 August 2025
//

What’s The Jam is your one stop website for the latest viral and weird news from around the world.

 
Have a story to tell? Hello@whatsthejam.com

Quick Link

  • Customize Interests
  • Bookmarks
  • Write for Us
  • Newsletter
  • About Us

Top Categories

  • UK News
  • World News
  • Latest Videos
  • Lifestyle
  • Super Viral

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

[mc4wp_form]

What's The JamWhat's The Jam
Follow US
© 2023 What's The Jam. All Rights Reserved.
Go to mobile version
adbanner
AdBlock Detected
Our site is an advertising supported site. Please whitelist to support our site.
Okay, I'll Whitelist
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?