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Confused |
BabysittingHi, I need help. I am a tutor and babysitter and normally I charge 10 an hour. I have been doing occasional babysitting for 7 years now and... |
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Confused Updated 3 days ago |
How To Keep Your Nanny Happy - 3 RepliesHi, I like your blog and I need your help or advice. I am a tutor and babysitter and normally I charge 10 an hour. I have been doing occasional... |
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nicoliepoli44 |
first time nannyI have been a babysitter for 10 years and am interviewing for full time nanny positions. There are alot more things to think about. They are offering... |
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Anas1966 Updated 2 months ago |
Total compensation for live-in nanny - 4 Replies[QUOTE who="Sarah in Sykesville, Maryland"]Wow, can I move to your neighborhood? :) I think what she's getting now is amazing because of the perks. I... |
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Petrus in Johannesburg, South Africa Updated 3 months ago |
Would you hire a Nanny that wants to bring her baby to work with her? - 8 RepliesThere 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... |
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Tbjork in Orlando, Florida Updated 4 months ago |
Am I getting paid what I am worth??? - 75 RepliesI 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... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 5 months ago |
Mother of kids says I'm not "engaged" enough? What does that even mean? - 3 RepliesI've been a nanny for a family of 2 middle school boys for almost a year now. From my perspective, everything has been going reasonably well. There... |
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Nanny911 in Rancho Santa Margarita, California Updated 5 months ago |
How to quit?! - 2 RepliesI took a nannying position for a seemingly nice family. Two adorable kids. The dad runs a non-profit organization that helps people find jobs after... |
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LunaSea97 in Lynn Haven, Florida |
Scheduling Expectations: Nanny v ParentI am looking for parents, nannies and babysitters to provide opinion and suggestion. This isn't really a "grievance" just a minor annoyance and I... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 6 months ago |
She didn't pay me... - 4 RepliesSummary: - I'm 19 - I've babysat before for family and I'd possibly like to get into nannying - I'm watching my ex-hairdressers adopted... |
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Mary inTampa in Tampa, Florida Updated 7 months ago |
Nanny: If my CPR expires, who pays for its renewal? - 1 ReplyI want to know your opinions or experience. When I was hired on, I was already CPR certified. That certification is now expired and the family... |
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cupcakes |
Boss Won't Let Me Quit?Currently I work as a live in nanny for a wonderful family. I verbally agreed upon staying a year and my year is up. I decided I would like to go to... |
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Dad at home in Austin, Texas Updated 8 months ago |
Anybody heard of a live-in nanny for a SAHM? - 14 RepliesAny 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... |
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xnmmi in Lancaster, California Updated 8 months ago |
Overtime and Employee or not - 1 ReplyI have just started a nanny job looking after 3 children. I agreed to work 8.30 to 5.30 but the first week I worked have worked till 6.50 3 days the... |
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catty34 in Wappingers Falls, New York |
nannying in the usaHi I am a british nanny wanting to work in the usa as a nanny. I am on the wavier programme at the moment and have been offered a job as a nanny. I... |
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twentytwo in San Diego, California Updated 9 months ago |
Should I Quit? - 26 RepliesI 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... |
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Cheryl in Perry, Georgia Updated 9 months ago |
Am I being taken advantage off..Im a Nanny? - 5 RepliesHello, I started working as a nanny for a family on February and it was all fine. I was getting paid 700 per week and doing just the caring of the... |
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alwaysanangel_7 in Vernon, Arizona |
new nannyI just started as a live in nanny a month ago, my exp is babysitting, this is the first time being a nanny. I am paid $800.00 a month, with no bills... |
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dannsca in West Roxbury, Massachusetts |
new baby, same payI started working with my current family about 2.5ys ago. My contract specified different amounts for 30, 35 and 40hs, we never followed it and got... |
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Sita in West Palm Beach, Florida Updated 13 months ago |
What should I pay? - 1 ReplyMy husband's cousin who is significantly younger than us (she's 15) is coming to stay with us for one month this summer. She likes coming to visit,... |
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script in Upper Marlboro, Maryland Updated 14 months ago |
What do you enjoy most about your nanny career? - 2 RepliesWhat do you enjoy most about being a nanny? What do you dislike the most? Is it challenging? Are there many opportunities to learn and... |
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AmberN30 Updated 14 months ago |
Anybody know this family? - 1 ReplyI 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... |
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NannyMarie in Michigan |
Taxes/Salary -- what do I do?!!I have been a nanny to the same family for over 2 years. I make approximately $405 a week for 45 hours of care to 2 children. I have quite a bit of... |
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Bibi Meraj in Oshawa, Ontario Updated 16 months ago |
Should a nanny be allowed to have her boyfriend over to your house? If so, how late should he be allowed to stay? - 19 RepliesI 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... |
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Wilma in Sacramento, California Updated 17 months ago |
Boredom - 3 RepliesI nanny approximately 25 hours a week. Lately I've grown to despise going in because I get incredibly bored when I'm there. I love the kids but I... |
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Susie1972 in Chicago, Illinois Updated 18 months ago |
NO contract! - 1 ReplyHi 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... |
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Mary in Broomfield, Colorado Updated 18 months ago |
Are nanny job opportunities growing or declining? - 9 RepliesAre 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... |
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bellafem in Keansburg, New Jersey Updated 20 months ago |
Need advice reguarding discipline/misbehavior when parents are home. - 2 RepliesI 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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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Sarah in Auckland, New Zealand Updated 21 months ago |
Wondering what to do! - 1 ReplyHello, 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... |
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Destiny in Bristol, Connecticut Updated 22 months ago |
New at being a Nanny - 13 RepliesHello 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... |
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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... |
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SeattleNanny in Seattle, Washington Updated 24 months ago |
Should I quit this job? - 9 RepliesI'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... |
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guest in El Paso, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Getting paid while family is gone? - 1 ReplyI 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... |
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Gabriella Espinosa in Longview, Texas |
Child management differencesI 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... |
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Carla0901@verizon.net in Plano, Texas Updated 25 months ago |
Am I being taken for granted? - 3 RepliesHi 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... |
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supernanny in Old Bridge, New Jersey Updated 25 months ago |
Underpaid or Just Right? - 2 RepliesI'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... |
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supernanny in Old Bridge, New Jersey Updated 25 months ago |
awkward pay debate, what's my next move? - 2 RepliesI 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... |
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SDNanny in El Cajon, California Updated 26 months ago |
Top nanny skills needed to get the job. - 5 RepliesWhat 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? |
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nelitha b calma in Makati, Philippines Updated 27 months ago |
im looking for info from anyone who's an aussie who went to the UK to be a nanny? - 2 Replieshiya, 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... |
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Northern Nanny in Fort Lee, New Jersey |
How much to askHello 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... |
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k in Chicago, Illinois Updated 27 months ago |
Would you hire a nanny with a misdomeanor on their record - 4 RepliesI 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... |
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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... |
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Lacey0609 in Westwego, Louisiana Updated 28 months ago |
compensation - 1 ReplyWhat do you think is a fair pay for 14 month old triplets? Mon - fri 8 to 5pm. Educational training, mopping, vacuuming, and window cleaning? |
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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... |
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lylyalelex Updated 29 months ago |
Underpaid situation? - 2 RepliesHello. 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... |
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Alyssa123 in Albany, New York Updated 30 months ago |
Nanny Taxes (I know a much hated subject) - 1 ReplyOk, 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.... |
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TGPII in Orland Park, Illinois Updated 30 months ago |
Benefits for a nanny - 9 RepliesI 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... |
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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... |
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