nanny turning 65. Don't need her after next year

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wow I’m so happy to hear that you (bosses) are concerned and thoughtful of your nannies .

I worked for a family over 8 years and love the children like my own. I took care the children during sick, diarrhea, ear infection, vomit, colic, refused to take bottles and kept in my home when mom had to travel for work. They just left for vacation without a thank you note. I was fine until my nanny friends asked me if the family did anything nice for me. I know I was just a nanny but my family and friends know how much I cared and helped them and they didn’t even give me a thank you card. Parents also know that I love and care about their children and that’s why I was with them for that many years. Children will start full day school so they don’t need me .

what's your contact information?

[Anonymous]

Former MB here. We were in a similar situation after 6 years. We could afford to keep her on, but had no need for childcare. My work schedule changed and family moved closer so sick days, vacations, and summer were all covered. We could have kept her on but her job would not have been childcare and while we offered it to her , she understandably had zero interest in doing household duties instead. She knew it wasn't a permanent position. We offered to help find a new family or just be a reference, whatever she preferred. We ended up helping and she's now been with a friend's family for 2 years. Very happy. She babysits about once a month and will also sometimes stop by for dinner on a Saturday or Sunday with her husband and dog (who we naturally became friendly with after 6 years).

We were lucky. Seems to have worked out for all involved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can afford her, you just don't want to.

Who pays a nanny when kids are in school all day? Some people can afford to buy 5 cars but don't because they don't NEED them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can afford her, you just don't want to.

Who pays a nanny when kids are in school all day? Some people can afford to buy 5 cars but don't because they don't NEED them.

Very well said!

[Anonymous]

If she is in great health she will have no problem finding another job. Give her time to find one and help her in the process such as networking with all of your friends with a glowing recommendation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How would you handle? I'm very concerned for her as she is 65, in AMAZING health, is completely capabale, but I know it will be hard for her to find another job. I want to do right by her but at the same time we can't afford her after this upcoming school year. What would you do?

I'm looking for a good nanny. FTM due in May. If she's available I'd be happy to hear from her at [e-mail]. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How would you handle? I'm very concerned for her as she is 65, in AMAZING health, is completely capabale, but I know it will be hard for her to find another job. I want to do right by her but at the same time we can't afford her after this upcoming school year. What would you do?

I'm looking for a good nanny. FTM due in May. If she's available I'd be happy to hear from her at [e-mail]. Thank you.

I like your style. -NP

[Anonymous]

I'm a young nanny but a preschool teacher. I know so much Fantastic nannies ages from 50 to 70 years old! prefer older nannies, they give so much love and positive discipline to the kids, cares about what they eat and let's parents know if they aren't eating well. Plus older nannies are not in the phone like younger nannies and moms

[Anonymous]

I don't get this age thing. My aunt is a nanny and also a music teacher. She gives private violin lessons on weekends. She is 68 and will retire from nannying at 70 (or so she says) but will continue and to teach and probably take on more students since her time will be free(er). She has more energy than lazy teens or 20- somethings who want to sit around with electronics all day. If my aunt is sitting, it is because she is practicing her violin!

[Anonymous]

Wonder how all these families fell, who let their nannies go last September now that they need them during a pandemic and DL?

[Anonymous]

*feel

[Anonymous]

Help her find a spot. Our first nanny was 57 when she started when my oldest was a baby and our second nanny was 65 when the second child was born (the first was at preschool by then). Both were great, good health, high energy levels, doted on the infants and didn't get bored with them and weren't on their phones all day. Had so much experience and confidence in their skills that I wasn't worried about leaving the babies with them at all. For babies and young toddlers unless they are really rambunctious I love the older nannies who are experienced and kind and sweet and will baby the babies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder how all these families fell, who let their nannies go last September now that they need them during a pandemic and DL? [/quote

Why don’t you start your own thread?]

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Wonder how all these families fell, who let their nannies go last September now that they need them during a pandemic and DL?

I think most people letting nannies go have kids on the older side. I work outside the home so needed a nanny to do pick-up and she helped during days off and days the kids were sick. Now I’m working for the entire school year and we don’t need a nanny anymore. I’m not sad or screwed that we made the decision. People naturally get to a point where they don’t need full time help because kids grow up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wonder how all these families fell, who let their nannies go last September now that they need them during a pandemic and DL?

I think most people letting nannies go have kids on the older side. I work outside the home so needed a nanny to do pick-up and she helped during days off and days the kids were sick. Now I’m working for the entire school year and we don’t need a nanny anymore. I’m not sad or screwed that we made the decision. People naturally get to a point where they don’t need full time help because kids grow up.

We are so lucky. Our nanny of 12 years still comes over in the weekends, our kids loves her dearly and so am I. I'm a single mom and she was a great help, I'm so grateful to her. Now she's 67 and still dynamic, energetic, sweet and kind person, la amo