What length of service commitment is required for nannies?
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Anonymous
| We are trying to figure out child care and can likely only afford a nanny for 2-6 months, then will switch to day care. Does she need to know that up front and/or is length of service in their contract typically? I’m trying to discern at what time length would we be searching for a temporary nanny versus just a nanny, ethically speaking |
Anonymous
| The agency I worked with often had placements around that length and specified as such. It’s often not that hard to find nannies looking for shorter term engagements. Ethically I would not pretend it was a long-term position. |
Anonymous
| Just be clear in the advertisement, and depending on the time of year, possibly consider going through an agency. |
Anonymous
| This would typically be considered a short term nanny. Most professional nannies are looking for long term. My contract is minimum two years. |
Anonymous
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When I hired my nanny I was clear this was “at will” employment. I wasn’t going to sign a contract for a year plus, with someone I had just done a two week trial!
Ethically, I don’t think you should mislead a person that this will be a long term position when it won’t (I.e., don’t lie!). |
Anonymous
| Yes, of course you must be absolutely clear and upfront about how long your position will last. Someone may be interested in a two to four month job but an agency, known for placement of temporary nannies will be your best bet. |
Anonymous
You are a POS! Only a despicable person would hire a nanny for six months and not tell her. You suck! |
Anonymous
| ^ she’s literally just asking a question. Why are assuming asking what is standard, is the same as hiring a nanny/lying and saying it’s indefinite/firing at 2-6 months? |