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Bibi Meraj in Oshawa, Ontario

Updated 21 days ago

Should a nanny be allowed to have her boyfriend over to your house? If so, how late should he be allowed to stay? - 20 Replies

I don't feel that they should come over other than to pick her up and go to a movie or something else. It is my house and her bedroom is right below...

Alexandra in Toronto, Ontario

Updated 26 days ago

Am I getting paid what I am worth??? - 70 Replies

I welcome feedback from both nannies and parents. Here is the situation: I am a nanny working for a family with a three year old girl in...

ShannieR in Auburn Hills, Michigan

Anybody know this family?

I am trying to find out some information regarding a family that lives in Bloomfield Hills Michigan. I have been a nanny for several years and every...

Wilma

Updated 2 months ago

Boredom - 3 Replies

Sounds like you are bored with your job. It's time to quit and find another type of job that you will enjoy and not be so bored. I wouldn't eant...

Tsotsotso in Johannesburg, South Africa

Updated 2 months ago

Would you hire a Nanny that wants to bring her baby to work with her? - 7 Replies

There are topics out there regarding this but many are very old. Would you hire an experienced Nanny (9 years experience) that wanted to bring her...

Susie1972 in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 3 months ago

NO contract! - 1 Reply

Hi I started working with a family in New Jersey almost two years ago. My contract renewel came and went! I do not feel any sense of protection or...

Mary in Broomfield, Colorado

Updated 3 months ago

Are nanny job opportunities growing or declining? - 9 Replies

Are jobs in this industry on the rise? Are there any sub-sectors that are growing? Where are the jobs? Which places have the most nanny...

bellafem in Keansburg, New Jersey

Updated 4 months ago

Need advice reguarding discipline/misbehavior when parents are home. - 2 Replies

I have been a nanny for 1.5 years and now that the baby I started with is a toddler he knows when his parents are around and he acts in a manner that...

emilyanneosborne in San Mateo, California

When should I tell my new employer that I am pregnant?

When do I tell my new employer I am pregnant? I have been working as a nanny for about five years and was contacted at the end of July by a family...

His_little_lamb in Akron, Ohio

Will I be a Nanny/Baby-sitter or a Tutor?

I'm starting a new position with a family, two days a week (this is in addition to the 3 days a week with another family). I will be taking care of...

Sarah in Auckland, New Zealand

Updated 5 months ago

Wondering what to do! - 1 Reply

Hello, I have a situation I would like advice on. I work for a family who has the most beautiful little boy in the whole world! I really, truly...

Destiny in Bristol, Connecticut

Updated 6 months ago

New at being a Nanny - 13 Replies

Hello everyone, I have a question...well a couple of questions. I am looking for a position to be a nanny or baby sitter, anyone know the...

Evie0 in Champaign, Illinois

Where do wealthy families go to find their nannies?

Hi all, I'm a recent college graduate and a longtime nanny. I have excellent references and nine years of experience. I'm finding it difficult...

SeattleNanny in Seattle, Washington

Updated 8 months ago

Should I quit this job? - 9 Replies

I'm currently working as a live in nanny and I'm living 90 miles away from home and my fiance. Everything was pretty good in the beginning however...

super nanny in Aurora, Colorado

Updated 9 months ago

Anybody heard of a live-in nanny for a SAHM? - 12 Replies

Any advice or opinions would be great. I am a live-in nanny for a stay at home mom of 3 kids (3 yr g/b, b-2yrs). I did the stupid thing and didn't...

guest in El Paso, Texas

Updated 9 months ago

Getting paid while family is gone? - 1 Reply

I was hired a few months ago and have been working 35-45 hours for a family with two children. The family will now be going out of the country for 2...

Gabriella Espinosa in Longview, Texas

Child management differences

I have been working with children for 8 years and have 5+ years of nanny experience. I currently am working a nanny job where the mother and I...

Carla0901@verizon.net in Plano, Texas

Updated 9 months ago

Am I being taken for granted? - 3 Replies

Hi there, This is my first time being a nanny, and I've been working for the same family for the last year and a half. In the last 6 months I've...

supernanny in Old Bridge, New Jersey

Updated 10 months ago

Underpaid or Just Right? - 2 Replies

I'm having a hard time trying to figure out if I'm getting underpaid or paid just about right for my position as a nanny, or as they call me... a...

supernanny in Old Bridge, New Jersey

Updated 10 months ago

awkward pay debate, what's my next move? - 2 Replies

I have been with my family for just about 2 years, and it has been absolutely great. Its 3 girls - 7, 4, and 7 months. I would say for the first 6...

SDNanny in El Cajon, California

Updated 10 months ago

Top nanny skills needed to get the job. - 5 Replies

What are the top 3 traits or skills every nanny must have to excel? Can you suggest any tips or insights to develop your nanny expertise?

nelitha b calma in Makati, Philippines

Updated 12 months ago

im looking for info from anyone who's an aussie who went to the UK to be a nanny? - 2 Replies

hiya, im karen. im looking to go to the uk in the next few months to be a nanny but i hav no information and there isnt much. if anyone can...

Northern Nanny in Fort Lee, New Jersey

How much to ask

Hello I had a question about pay for strange work hours. Okay so a family with two kids 9 and 12. Are looking for childcare from the hours of...

k in Chicago, Illinois

Updated 12 months ago

Would you hire a nanny with a misdomeanor on their record - 4 Replies

I have found the perfect nanny, (I think). During her initial interview she was great, and was very up front with me and my husband about a...

ahalpin in Newington, Connecticut

What should I ask for?

Hello, I am looking into a potential summer nanny job in Connecticut for two kids, ages 17 months and 4. It is 8.5 hours a day, five days a...

Lacey0609 in Westwego, Louisiana

Updated 12 months ago

compensation - 1 Reply

What do you think is a fair pay for 14 month old triplets? Mon - fri 8 to 5pm. Educational training, mopping, vacuuming, and window cleaning?

Ranifan07 in Dallas, Texas

Time off?

So, I am a nanny to two wonderful kids, a boy and a girl who are both two, and their family is really reasonable with my time off. Our general rule...

lylyalelex

Updated 14 months ago

Underpaid situation? - 2 Replies

Hello. I'm relatively new to the nanny position (but with a lot of babysitting/sibling childcare experience), and have recently been asked to act as...

Alyssa123 in Albany, New York

Updated 14 months ago

Nanny Taxes (I know a much hated subject) - 1 Reply

Ok, so I am new to this whole nanny thing. I just recently received a full-time nanny job offer from a family who too is new to this line of work....

TGPII in Orland Park, Illinois

Updated 15 months ago

Benefits for a nanny - 9 Replies

I have a wonderful nanny for my two girls for about 5 weeks now. When hired I told her I would pay her holiday pay (the 6 main holidays - New Years...

ccm in Chicago, Illinois

New nanny, family just lost their pet. What to do?

I just started nannying for a family about 2 weeks ago. Their young dog was just put to sleep. I am devastated, as I had grown quite attached to...

nessie in Ogden, Utah

Updated 16 months ago

Should I Quit? - 18 Replies

I work 8-4:30 M-F for $300 a week. I have had this job for four weeks, and the mom rarely makes it home on time. she said my hours would be 8-4 or...

annon in Chicago, Illinois

Is this fair??

currently I am a live in nanny for a family with two children both under 4. my hours are 630 am to 830 pm monday-friday and a two to three hours less...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

Starting out... - 3 Replies

How did you get your start doing nanny work, and what career moves did you make to get to your current position? Do you need a particular...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

Interview Preparation - 6 Replies

Do you have any tips to help prepare for an upcoming nanny interview? Are there common interview questions that come up again and again?

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

NEW Childcare Magazine!! - 1 Reply

Hello, My name is Lyndsey and I am the editor of "Nannys Helping Hand" magazine. Its a new magazine that is going to be released on the 1st of July...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

Stuck in a rut, need some advice. - 1 Reply

I'm looking for some outside input and advice, if anyone has some. I've been working with kids for about ten years from nannying, babysitting,...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

Nanny Sharing - 1 Reply

Has anyone ever heard of sharing a nanny? The idea is that each family probably only has one kid, so the nanny takes care of two children, makes a...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

What are the best nanny qualifications and training to get ahead? - 1 Reply

What is the best training for becoming a nanny? What types of ongoing training or certifications are necessary to be an effective nanny? What do...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

what do i charge? - 4 Replies

what should i charge weekly as a nanny for 4 kids? ages are 2 months, 8 months, 2 years, and 4 years. i would be driving them (in the family car) to...

Joyoungs in Sawbridgeworth, United Kingdom

Updated 18 months ago

How To Keep Your Nanny Happy - 2 Replies

Nannies who feel overworked and unappreciated usually don’t last. It is important to have consistent and reliable childcare as constant change can be...

Coastal Nanny in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Updated 19 months ago

clean-up - 2 Replies

::rant:: i hate having to remind our new (albeit 19 year old) nanny to clean up after herself and our daughter. i'm afraid that my nagging is going...

Coastal Nanny in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Updated 19 months ago

childcare - 3 Replies

hi my name is mackenzie and i have been working for this family for 4 years now.The family has a 4 year old and a 2 year old and now expecting twins...

Coastal Nanny in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Updated 19 months ago

Re-negotiating Compensation - 3 Replies

I am currently working as a nanny for two boys (ages 4 1/2 and 2 1/2) and my contract renewal date is coming up in a few weeks. I would like to...

Jenny R in Los Angeles, California

Severance pay.

I have been a loving weekend nanny (3 days per week) for a family with 2 children for 8 years. My position was "on-call" on the weekends from Friday...

jlwill in Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Updated 22 months ago

Online Nanny Job Search-Be Safe - 2 Replies

The internet can be an effective venue to match families looking for childcare and nannies looking for work. Most families are honest and fair and...

Coastal Nanny in Plymouth, Massachusetts

Updated 23 months ago

Live In FLorida Job--Should I ask for higher pay? - 6 Replies

I got a live in job in Florida, and initially the job said that it was part time for 400 dollars a week after taxes. They pay for food, and I stay in...

Sarah in Sykesville, Maryland

Updated 24 months ago

Total compensation for live-in nanny - 3 Replies

Hi - I currently have a live-in nanny, who I adore - and who has taken care of my daughter from 5mos to 2 1/2 years, and I'd like to get others...

wonderful nanny in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Updated 24 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your nanny career? - 1 Reply

What do you enjoy most about being a nanny? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and...

Kat714 in Baltimore, Maryland

Compensation Question

I've been working for a wonderful family for about 13 months. Recently they've decided to enroll their 2 year old son in a learning program at a...

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