Stay at home mom and nanny?

[Anonymous]

Hi all. I have an 8 month old baby and am looking for a part time nanny position where I can bring my babe with me. Any tips or advice?
Before being a stay at home mom, I was an elementary school teacher, after school theatre instructor, and nanny. I have my Masters in Elementary Teaching.

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Don't try to bring you baby. You will find many more available positions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't try to bring you baby. You will find many more available positions.

Hihi. OP here. I am actually only considering positions where I could bring my babe.

I guess I should be more specific-- I am looking for tips and advice from those who have nannied with their own baby. And from those who have employed someone who brought their baby along. Thanks

[Anonymous]

I would start by looking for families who are willing to do a nanny share, and then present your option. You will have much better luck than convincing someone who only wants care for their own child to hire you. Your neighborhood or city might also have a network website with a "classified" section. Try posting something on sites like this and see what kind of response you get. I am sure you will find something that works out for you!

[Anonymous]

I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

Stop. It's way more of a negative than a plus or a nanny to bring her kid to work. That's a fact.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

Stop. It's way more of a negative than a plus or a nanny to bring her kid to work. That's a fact.

Apparently, what you consider to be a "fact" is only your own personal opinion, which you are welcome to. Even if your girlfriends agree with you, your opinion does not translate into a fact. Nice try.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

Stop. It's way more of a negative than a plus or a nanny to bring her kid to work. That's a fact.

Apparently, what you consider to be a "fact" is only your own personal opinion, which you are welcome to. Even if your girlfriends agree with you, your opinion does not translate into a fact. Nice try.

No, it's true. The benefits to the employer are very little compared to the benefits to the employee.

[Anonymous]

OP please ignore whatever happens in this entire thread - I know half a dozen nannies who bring their own children with them and all of them said they had no trouble finding a position. Look for families with a child the same age as yours, be prepared to answer logistical questions (where would your child sleep, who will provide the double stroller, etc.) and be prepared to accept a slightly lower rate, but you CAN find a job like this and it CAN pay enough to cover your bills. This forum is a tiny sliver of the nanny market and isn't going to offer you any helpful advice or realistic approaches. My advice would be to go to parks, playgrounds, toddler gyms, gymboree, story hours, etc. and look for women who are with two kids around the same age. A surprising number will tell you, if you ask, that one is theirs and the other they nanny for. THOSE women will be able to give you the advice you're looking for without an insane debate about pros vs. cons. It only takes ONE family that clicks with you to find your perfect job, and you have a strong background for it, so please don't be disheartened by DCUM's response. Good luck and congratulations on your new bundle of joy!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

Stop. It's way more of a negative than a plus or a nanny to bring her kid to work. That's a fact.

Apparently, what you consider to be a "fact" is only your own personal opinion, which you are welcome to. Even if your girlfriends agree with you, your opinion does not translate into a fact. Nice try.

No, it's true. The benefits to the employer are very little compared to the benefits to the employee.

Why would two physician parents, including a pediatric psychiatrist, hire a nanny who brought along her own child?


They even paid above average rates because they could afford the best.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I had a pediatric psychiatrist hire me when my child was little. She was smart enough to understand that a second child was a huge plus for her singleton child. There was no decrease in my high rates.

Stop. It's way more of a negative than a plus or a nanny to bring her kid to work. That's a fact.

Apparently, what you consider to be a "fact" is only your own personal opinion, which you are welcome to. Even if your girlfriends agree with you, your opinion does not translate into a fact. Nice try.

No, it's true. The benefits to the employer are very little compared to the benefits to the employee.

Why would two physician parents, including a pediatric psychiatrist, hire a nanny who brought along her own child?


They even paid above average rates because they could afford the best.

The best can be someone with a kid. There are people who actively want people with kids just like there are people who feel the opposite. There are many benefits to having your child be around another child, and in this case, I think the ped psych knew that and that's how they made the decision. Plus, if the person was a good fit and overall candidate, nothing wrong with that.

[Anonymous]

Most parents of singletons realize they have an inherent challenge: how to not raise a brat.

As the parent of a singleton, we had lots of "adopted" siblings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP please ignore whatever happens in this entire thread - I know half a dozen nannies who bring their own children with them and all of them said they had no trouble finding a position. Look for families with a child the same age as yours, be prepared to answer logistical questions (where would your child sleep, who will provide the double stroller, etc.) and be prepared to accept a slightly lower rate, but you CAN find a job like this and it CAN pay enough to cover your bills. This forum is a tiny sliver of the nanny market and isn't going to offer you any helpful advice or realistic approaches. My advice would be to go to parks, playgrounds, toddler gyms, gymboree, story hours, etc. and look for women who are with two kids around the same age. A surprising number will tell you, if you ask, that one is theirs and the other they nanny for. THOSE women will be able to give you the advice you're looking for without an insane debate about pros vs. cons. It only takes ONE family that clicks with you to find your perfect job, and you have a strong background for it, so please don't be disheartened by DCUM's response. Good luck and congratulations on your new bundle of joy!

+1 Ignore the negativity that will surely ensue on this thread. There are many many nannies who are in this industry for the very reason that its easy to bring along a young child. Congratulations and I hope you find a job that works out! There's nothing better than doing what you love and having your baby with you!

[Anonymous]

OP, it is true that most families would strongly prefer a nanny who does not bring her child to work. However, your credentials are exceptional. A lot of families will be willing to accommodate your child because you have a masters in EE. Agree with other posters that you should look for families that want a share and expect to earn less than what someone not bringing her child would earn.

[Anonymous]

Wish I was looking for childcare because I'd love this type of set up for my 10 month old. Good luck with your search!!