Professional taking nanny job

[Anonymous]

It probably pays $15-$20 an hour.

[Anonymous]

I would not, personally. I'd tutor, though.

I wouldn't be a nanny first because I'm ill-suited to it, but second because it doesn't have the kind of flexibility you need to be job-hunting. If you take a bunch of time off to interview, the family is not going to want to keep you. You also form a bond with a kid then leave, I think I'd find difficult emotionally.

[Anonymous]

As a parent I wouldn't hire you because I'd assume that you were going to quit as soon as a better offer came along.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a parent I wouldn't hire you because I'd assume that you were going to quit as soon as a better offer came along.

The question was whether you'd take a job as a caregiver if you'd been a white collar worker.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this interest you at all or is it more of a consider any offer type of scenario? Would you be PT enough to work on job search and go to meetings and interviews during business hours?

Yes, I love kids and yes it is very part time. It is a little strange/awkward because I've employed nannies and housekeepers and come from a wealthy family.

Pffffffft tell that to the scientists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers who come here from latin america and whom have to put up with snobby people like yourself and clean thier toilet and take care of bratty kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a parent I wouldn't hire you because I'd assume that you were going to quit as soon as a better offer came along.

The question was whether you'd take a job as a caregiver if you'd been a white collar worker.

I agree that I'd be concerned about the OP leaving soon.

PP, we know the question. The way DCUM works is that someone starts a thread and then people chime in with relevant comments. Sometimes the comments are direct answers to questions, and sometimes the comments are related thoughts or spin-off ideas.

[Anonymous]

Only if the family you work for knows that you do not plan on staying very long.

It would be unfair for the family as well as the child if you took on a nanny position, then left everyone high and dry weeks later.

I work as a nanny and I only advise you to do this if you truly enjoy being around young children.

Being a nanny is not sitting on the sofa, watching good reality T.V. while munching on chips all day.

Parents like someone who actually interacts with their child along with doing basic childcare. Plus some also request that you do the child's laundry too.

So if you hate anything domestic, this may not be the right job for you.

Hope this has helped a bit.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Does this interest you at all or is it more of a consider any offer type of scenario? Would you be PT enough to work on job search and go to meetings and interviews during business hours?

Yes, I love kids and yes it is very part time. It is a little strange/awkward because I've employed nannies and housekeepers and come from a wealthy family.

Why can't you get money from your wealthy family? Did they cut you off?

[Anonymous]

It's not much money, the hours are long and it is very isolating work. So how will you look for a new job(one that uses your degree) while working as a nanny? You can ask for time off(it mess with the schedule of the parents). If they think you are leaving, you will get fired.

[Anonymous]

I had a Master's and worked as a nanny for a while. I couldn't find a teaching job. In fact, many of the jobs I looked at pay much more than my current teaching job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a Master's and worked as a nanny for a while. I couldn't find a teaching job. In fact, many of the jobs I looked at pay much more than my current teaching job.

If the jobs pay much more than your teaching job why didn't you take one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not much money, the hours are long and it is very isolating work. So how will you look for a new job(one that uses your degree) while working as a nanny? You can ask for time off(it mess with the schedule of the parents). If they think you are leaving, you will get fired.

The job would be part time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a Master's and worked as a nanny for a while. I couldn't find a teaching job. In fact, many of the jobs I looked at pay much more than my current teaching job.

If the jobs pay much more than your teaching job why didn't you take one?

Over time, teaching will pay more as I get raises. I am also taking courses so hopefully I can become an admin.