You’ve been hired as a nanny by a wonderful family. The children run to you when you arrive and cry when you leave. The parents trust you and praise your skill and wisdom. This is the nanny job of your dreams. A few mishaps can turn your idyllic world into a nightmare. However. If you want to build the best possible relationship with your nanny family, there are several things that you should always do and a few things that you should avoid like the plague. Do Respect Privacy I can not emphasize this enough. Please respect the private lives…
What to do if you can’t afford the nanny you want
Perhaps the perfect nanny has years of experience, a degree in early childhood education and, disappointingly, is asking for a salary you can’t afford to pay. You may be surprised at what some candidates may accept; even if you can’t offer cash directly, there are other ways you can try to make the perfect nanny accepts your offer. Offer perks If you can’t afford to pay a candidate the salary that is commensurate with his or her experience, you can offer incentives to sweeten the deal. These bonuses might prevent the nanny from accepting a job offer from another family….
8 Qualities That Every Family Looks For In A Nanny
Although every family has different needs, they want to make sure that their treasured children are loved and engaged by their nanny. If you’re a nanny, you know that there are certain qualities that parents look for, such as trustworthiness and experience. Did you know that there are some characteristics that every family looks for but might not come across on your resume? Make sure that you discuss these traits in your interview because they’re just as important as your job experience and salary requirements. Patience Anyone can exhibit their best qualities in an ideal setting. The real test happens…
How To Keep Your Nanny Happy and Long-Term
It is hard to find a good nanny. A dream nanny is worth a little extra effort, and there are some simple ways to make her feel appreciated and willing to stay with your family for the long term. If you have a really good nanny that does everything expected of her and more, you should be sure to show her that you appreciate her efforts. Appreciation can take the form of kind words or if you can afford it, small gifts or tokens of appreciation like bringing her favorite food sometimes when you get home from work. Let your…
7 Reasons Why Your Nanny Search Is Going Nowhere
You have decided to hire a nanny to watch your children. Many of your friends have regular babysitters and nannies. You know that your town is full of qualified candidates. You didn’t think that it would be so hard to find the perfect caregiver. Now, you’re in a time crunch, and you’re getting stressed out. You might need to dig deeper into the reasons why your search isn’t resulting in an ideal match. 1. Your job description is unrealistic. Many nannies are over the moon to take care of your children. They’re more than willing to do whatever it…