I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

Nadya Grisczenkow says she felt pressure to pursue a corporate career after college.

Nadya Grisczenkow

• Nadya Grisczenkow worked as a nanny part-time while applying for jobs after college in 2024.
• After struggling to land a traditional job, she was offered a full-time nanny position.
• She says becoming a full-time nanny brings her balance, happiness, and a solid paycheck.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nadya Grisczenkow, a 25-year-old nanny based in Boston.