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[quote=Anonymous]Nanny here.  The jobs that mean the most to me are ones where I feel appreciated and listened to.  If she brings up and issue with your kid, listen and really consider it, and if you take her suggestions give her credit for the idea!  I can’t tell you how many nanny employers remember all my ideas and suggestions as things they independently thought of on their own, and it makes me feel so under-valued.  It is also much easier to work with people who are on the same page wrt things like discipline, scheduling, and overall philosophy (e.g., I am a get-outside-and-play nanny and I am never happy for long working with families who want me doing worksheets with their 3-year-old).

One other thing that is always nice: every so often, if you can, come home a little early and let her go home too, or if you have a random day off work for Columbus day or something, give her the day, or at least let her come in late so that she can sleep in.  Of course I mean without cutting her pay for the week.  Most nannies work long hours by the nature of the job (we have to work all the hours you work, plus all the hours you commute), so a break is usually much appreciated.

Finally, if you would be open to a nanny share, you could offer to let her find another family that she thinks would be a good fit if she ever decides that she needs to be making more.  That would save you money but keep your beloved nanny if she and you were both interested.[/quote]

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