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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 make sure 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. Perks… 

As soon as your maternity leave starts, you can almost hear the time ticking away. With every tiny smile and little yawn, your heart lurches as you think about the day when you’ll have to go back to work. You worry that your infant will miss you. You wonder whether your baby will get the best care while you’re gone. The truth is that the switch is probably much harder for you than for your little one. Leaving your baby for the first time may be one of the toughest things that you’ll do as a parent. However, taking some… 

I can’t even tell you how many qualified nannies end up not getting a job that they want, simply because they flopped during an interview. Interviewing for a nanny position is a little different than interviewing for a corporate job. You’re expected to be reliable and professional. However, the interviewer will also be looking for a natural connection. The role that a nanny plays is much more complex than that of a typical employee. You’re part of the family, but you’re getting paid to do your tasks. Your responsibilities are similar to those of a parent, yet they’re different. Navigating… 

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…. 

Many parents have a list of criteria that they look for in a nanny. As a nanny, you can certainly match those standards. However, simply doing your job isn’t always enough. Although it’s not necessary to take on responsibilities that don’t match your pay scale, there are some things that you can do to get rave reviews from your employer. Be On Time Parents often build their lives around their nannies’ schedules. If you’re late or absent, you might cause your employer to miss a big meeting or another important function. Always be on time. In fact, allowing an extra…