Nannies with Business Cards

[Anonymous]

Do you like the idea of nannies using business cards? Why?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Do you like the idea of nannies using business cards? Why?

I neither like it or dislike it. But if it isn't done well, then it could potentially hurt you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you like the idea of nannies using business cards? Why?

I neither like it or dislike it. But if it isn't done well, then it could potentially hurt you.

God, I hate the discouragement every time a nanny attempts to present herself in a professional manner.

OP, I use business cards. If I connect with a mom while out and about and she asks for my information, I hand her one. Its great for getting referrals through word of mouth makes an impression. I also use a professional resume and cover letter when job searching, bring a portfolio to interviews, and don't wear anything I'd wear to bed to work! I take my job and my presentation seriously, and I am in turn treated and compensated like a professional.

[Anonymous]

I think it's a good idea. You're offering a service so it's a great way to pass your info around.

[Anonymous]

No no no. Cheesy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

Is it cheesy when other business people do it?

[Anonymous]

I have a few. I was job searching a couple of years ago and was asked for one several times. I felt like an idiot for not having any so I ordered some on etsy. Really cute and simple.

[Anonymous]

I think they're great. I would never look down on a candidate without one, but I think anything you can do to make you stand out and make it easy for families to contact you is good.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

Is it cheesy when other business people do it?

Nannies aren't business people! And I'm a nanny! I would literally be embarrassed if I saw a nanny offering someone a business card. Some nannies take this thing way too far.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

Is it cheesy when other business people do it?

Nannies aren't business people! And I'm a nanny! I would literally be embarrassed if I saw a nanny offering someone a business card. Some nannies take this thing way too far.

if you would literally be embarrassed, then you have A LOT of growing up to do. If a nanny wants to network for play days, shares,.date night work etc, a business card is a way for her to quickly give her name and contact info to the person requesting it without the receiver having to you're it into their phone and risk a typo that would make out impossible for her to be contacted for future work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

It's the woman with the swinging nanny door. That's all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

Is it cheesy when other business people do it?

Nannies aren't business people! And I'm a nanny! I would literally be embarrassed if I saw a nanny offering someone a business card. Some nannies take this thing way too far.

How are we not business people? We advertise our services, set our rates, negotiate our contracts. At least the good ones do. I suppose you are one of the bitter nannies passively accepting whatever terms are offered then bitching and moaning about how awful your job/MB are. You will only ever be taken as seriously as you take yourself. You might not be a business person, but I certainly am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No no no. Cheesy.

Is it cheesy when other business people do it?

Nannies aren't business people! And I'm a nanny! I would literally be embarrassed if I saw a nanny offering someone a business card. Some nannies take this thing way too far.

How are we not business people? We advertise our services, set our rates, negotiate our contracts. At least the good ones do. I suppose you are one of the bitter nannies passively accepting whatever terms are offered then bitching and moaning about how awful your job/MB are. You will only ever be taken as seriously as you take yourself. You might not be a business person, but I certainly am.

Well said.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you like the idea of nannies using business cards? Why?

I neither like it or dislike it. But if it isn't done well, then it could potentially hurt you.

God, I hate the discouragement every time a nanny attempts to present herself in a professional manner.

OP, I use business cards. If I connect with a mom while out and about and she asks for my information, I hand her one. Its great for getting referrals through word of mouth makes an impression. I also use a professional resume and cover letter when job searching, bring a portfolio to interviews, and don't wear anything I'd wear to bed to work! I take my job and my presentation seriously, and I am in turn treated and compensated like a professional.

What's in a nanny portfolio? curious.

[Anonymous]

When do nannies get promoted? Just curious.