S/O: How do I become a 24-hour nanny?

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Anonymous wrote:^^^ Ditto!!!

I lasted 3 months of being a 24/5 nanny. You truly give up your life! I yearned to go out at night, meet with friends, or go to the gym in the morning. My 2 year old charge would have frequent night terrors, so I would often be up most nights. Your job becomes all consuming. On weekends you go home, but Saturday is for staying in PJ's and sleeping all day. Sunday is for catching up on errands you missed out on. You get sad, no one wants to date you. Who can get or maintain a relationship only seeing each other 2 days a week?

The pay- Not worth it! It looks like a lot for a "nanny" job. But most of mine went for my rent & clothing, because I was expected to look the part of high-end nanny.

I posted at 17:39. it is worth it to the people who do not have to pay rent elsewhere, or only minimal rent. Also, we do not expect our nannies to wear Burberry or Chanel. If they want to shop off the clearance racks of Target, Old Navy, Macy's, etc. that's fine. We just want clothes to fit well, and be appropriate for where we're going. We have given clothing stipends to nannies who did not have appropriate attire for a vacation (she did not own a swimsuit or coverup, etc.).

Curious as to what kind of salary you pay for your nanny with the credentials you mentioned. I ask because I have similar credentials but work in nursing. Would a 24 hour nanny make more than a full time nursing job?

I don't know how much full-time nurses make. I believe night nurses make more than day nurses, yes? We pay between $85-100 depending on experience.

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Anonymous wrote:Individuals who can afford 24hour nannies usually go through top agencies and often hire nannies with the best credentials/experience.

This includes:
10+years experience
BA/MA in related field
Second language
All typical certifications, CPR etc
A special skill like musical instrument, horseback riding, sport

They won't pay top dollar for any run of the mill nanny nor would the agency place them with someone who didn't have those skills.

You could try going through a governess training to make up for not having a BA.

Not true. I work with two very top agencies and to be placed with a 24 hour position, it is not mandatory that you have a BA/MA or speak a second language. These have nothing to do with 24 hour positions. Those are positions with high profile families that are looking for only the best.

Which two agencies? Because every agency that places for positions that pay above standard rates requires you to have a degree. The best agency in my city won't even look at a candidate without a degree. I find it hard to believe that any employer looking to hire and can afford a 24 hour nanny wouldn't require such a basic credential as a BA. The nanny is raising the child 24/5 or 24/6, I'd want the best money could buy and the rate you pay 24 hour nannies, you can definitely find multiple candidates.

Pavillilon Agency and British American Nanny Agency. Both place VERY high profile jobs. I interviewed for a 24/5 position a year ago in Bedford, NY with a very wealthy family and I don't have a masters degree or speak another language. I made it through 3 rounds of interviews, did the trial weekend but they ultimately ended up hiring the girl that lived closer to them (I was 3 1/2 hours away).

Curious, but you don't have a BA?

Nope, just an Associates in Child Development.