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Emkhey

Updated 5 days ago

Should I Quit? - 24 Replies

Better to quit your work. There are lots of jobs that has much better wage that can support the needs of your family. But before you quit, be sure...

Bean counter in San Jose, California

Updated 13 days ago

Am I being taken advantage off..Im a Nanny? - 4 Replies

Hello, 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...

Ace_Wonder in Atlanta, Georgia

Updated 24 days ago

Am I getting paid what I am worth??? - 74 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...

alwaysanangel_7 in Vernon, Arizona

new nanny

I 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...

dannsca in West Roxbury, Massachusetts

new baby, same pay

I 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...

Sita in West Palm Beach, Florida

Updated 1 month ago

What should I pay? - 1 Reply

My 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,...

script in Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Updated 2 months ago

What do you enjoy most about your nanny career? - 2 Replies

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...

AmberN30

Updated 2 months ago

Anybody know this family? - 1 Reply

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...

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...

Bibi Meraj in Oshawa, Ontario

Updated 4 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? - 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...

Wilma in Sacramento, California

Updated 5 months ago

Boredom - 3 Replies

I 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...

Tsotsotso in Johannesburg, South Africa

Updated 6 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 6 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 6 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 8 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 9 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 10 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 12 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 13 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 13 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 13 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 14 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 14 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 14 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 15 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 15 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 16 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 18 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 18 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 18 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...

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...