Professional taking nanny job

[Anonymous]

If you were a professional white collar worker (6 figures) who got laid off from a mid/senior level job, and needed the money, would you take a job as a part time nanny temporarily while you looked for a new job?

[Anonymous]

Don't you need the money? Your post says yes.

This is a good lesson to learn, we are not our jobs- for the good or the bad. I have a master's degree like everyone else, I am not above waiting tables again, if I lose my job. I don't get that mentality.

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

I don't know what "mentality" you mean. My post asked - if you lost your job, would you be a nanny? Your answer sounded like a yes.

[Anonymous]

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.

[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.

If it's something that you like, are good at, offers pay and flexibility you need, then go for it.

[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.

whoopty shit

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

whoopty shit

PP, are you as thoughtful and well mannered in real life?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't know what "mentality" you mean. My post asked - if you lost your job, would you be a nanny? Your answer sounded like a yes.

PP you are quoting. I do apologize. I should have separated my thoughts better.

My answer was "if you need the money" then yes.

Personally I wouldn't be because I am not great with other's kids (makes me nervous) but, and not saying this is YOUR mentality just generally commenting, that if I don't understand the mentality of some that would prefer to not work than work in a job they consider "beneath" them.

[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.

OP, I worked landscaping, and was employed by someone about 30 years younger, during a lob search! I worked my ass off, and was appreciative of both the money and the time getting away from looking. And, when you interview, they ask you what you were doing, as if looking for a FT job wasn't enough of a stress and time-consumer. I told them what I did.

[Anonymous]

lob = job

[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.

Awkward for whom? I personally don't care what type of family background my nanny comes from, as long as she does a good job for us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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.

Awkward for whom? I personally don't care what type of family background my nanny comes from, as long as she does a good job for us.

Awkward for the OP.

[Anonymous]

No, because I hate kids.

[Anonymous]

Do you want to do this? I can't imagine that it pays very much. You might make more as a barista at Starbucks or a waitress if money is the issue.

You wouldn't put it on your resume obviously but if you want to do it and can afford it, why not?