Finding a Nanny Job in New York

[Anonymous]

I have been thinking about moving to New York for some time now. Being as though I don't have my drivers license I have had a lot of trouble finding quality and well paying jobs where I currently live (Montgomery County) I am wondering if I would have better luck finding a nanny job with no license in NYC since everything is more accessible very metro and etc. If I was to do this how would be the best way to go about this. Ive called nanny agencies up there but they all still require a drivers license. Can anyone share there experiences????

[Anonymous]

Keep calling. How many have you tried?

[Anonymous]

A lot I've lost count

[Anonymous]

Refer back to your list.

[Anonymous]

Can you recommend any???

[Anonymous]

No, sorry. There might be 2 or 3 decent nanny agencies in NYC. Not sure which ones. Would not trust the mega-agencies. They don't make much time for you, or for the families.

[Anonymous]

I work with two high end agencies and I know they both require a license. Do you have the option of getting a license? As far as I know, 99% of agencies require you to have one.

[Anonymous]

Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

[Anonymous]

I am working on getting a license but t will take some time...

[Anonymous]

Be prepared to live with multiple roommates in a tiny apartment. Or be a live-in.

Is your lack of a driver's license your only reason for moving? Why not just get a driver's license?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

The wealthier families hiring nannies in NYC, also have a home in the Hamptons and you have to drive to get anywhere out there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

The wealthier families hiring nannies in NYC, also have a home in the Hamptons and you have to drive to get anywhere out there.

+1 This is definitely true. Many of the agencies place with wealthy families who require you to have a license so that when you travel with them or have to go to their summer home that is outside of the city, you can drive.

[Anonymous]

Just get a license. Pure laziness. Why wouldn't you want to get one?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Silly for Manhattan. Most people don't drive there. There's no room for your car. Senseless demand from agencies. It helps them feel better.

The wealthier families hiring nannies in NYC, also have a home in the Hamptons and you have to drive to get anywhere out there.

My wealthy families have me driven by the chauffeur. They want a professional driver as much as they want the professional nanny. Sometimes it's nice when they can really afford it all.

[Anonymous]

You will need a license if you work with any NY agency unless you move to Boston. I work in Boston now and would say it would be an easier transition financially and commute wise than NYC. You can still get a great paying job here but pay much less in rent with more room near a train station. Also the train/buses is very easy to navigate plus boston is a very walkable city.