Considering becoming a nanny

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Both of my kids are going to be in parochial school this coming year, I am looking to make some money at a job that has the same days / hours as my kids. The MB is a teacher, so the schedules work.

You sound like you are going to do it no matter what anyone here - nannies or MBs say. So good luck. I hope it works out for all of you, especially the toddler.

Personally, I want more from my nanny than just someone who wants a convenient job until she can go get something better.

[Anonymous]

Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:OP here. Both of my kids are going to be in parochial school this coming year, I am looking to make some money at a job that has the same days / hours as my kids. The MB is a teacher, so the schedules work.

You sound like you are going to do it no matter what anyone here - nannies or MBs say. So good luck. I hope it works out for all of you, especially the toddler.

Personally, I want more from my nanny than just someone who wants a convenient job until she can go get something better.

I think both you and the MB are making a terrible mistake here and MB's child will pay the price. Simply wrong to treat the day to day care of a child like an easy job at the mall - something you do until something better comes along. Such an insult to that poor little toddler.

[Anonymous]

Nannying is nothing like raising your own kids and you don't seem all that concerned about listening to the advice here. I wish you all the best of luck.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

[Anonymous]

OP, I think you might be better off setting this up as a in-home babysitting arrangement, even if you have to go get the charge and bring him/her to your house. It's a different dynamic that sounds like what you're looking for.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

Uhh... I think money was the only prerequisite to nobility and worth. You find me a lord or baron that was poor or a teacher and I'll eat my hat!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

Uhh... I think money was the only prerequisite to nobility and worth. You find me a lord or baron that was poor or a teacher and I'll eat my hat!

What are you babbling about, PP? NP here and your argument makes no sense. That is NOT what "noble" or "worth" means.

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

Uhh... I think money was the only prerequisite to nobility and worth. You find me a lord or baron that was poor or a teacher and I'll eat my hat!

What are you babbling about, PP? NP here and your argument makes no sense. That is NOT what "noble" or "worth" means.

Nobility and noble are two very different words.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

Not sure what society you are referring to, but unfortunately being a nanny is a low status job in our society. Many high paying jobs are also well respected, such as doctor, lawyer, CEO, engineer, etc. People with money get more respect in our society than poor people. Try living on $15 an hour. Try going to a private school party or gathering and telling people you are a nanny.

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Anonymous wrote:Will you be at all embarrassed too tell your family or friends that you are a nanny (especially at your new private school)? If you don't tell people, you might feel a little ashamed, especially if you used to be a professional or if many of your friends have nannies. You may be doing other kids laundry and straightening up other kids rooms. You'll be the "hired help." Just make sure you're ok with this. I'd find it a bit awkward to tell new private school friends that I was a nanny.

You must be very insecure, PP. That is simply ridiculous. Our nanny is the brightest woman I have ever met. She simply loves teaching and caring for children. Nannying is a noble profession when done correctly like teaching.

If it's such a noble and well respected profession why do many nannies make $15 an hour and why are most nannies not native English speakers?

Why do teachers earn so little? Why are so many nurses now non-native English speakers? Do you really think that a car salesman who earns six figures is more noble than the Peace Corp worker who earns very little? Or of more value than the enlisted United States military man/woman? What about Fire Fighters?

Come on, PP, use your head. Money earned has never been a prerequisite for nobility or worth in any society - ever.

Not sure what society you are referring to, but unfortunately being a nanny is a low status job in our society. Many high paying jobs are also well respected, such as doctor, lawyer, CEO, engineer, etc. People with money get more respect in our society than poor people. Try living on $15 an hour. Try going to a private school party or gathering and telling people you are a nanny.

I make considerable more than $15 and hour and have no issues with attending my reunions (high school and college) and telling my former classmates that I am a nanny. Most say, "wow - lucky kid!".

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How much do you make PP?
Do most nannies make considerably more than $15 an hour?
Have most nannies graduated from college?