Would you hire a very pregnant nanny?

[Anonymous]

We're looking for a temporary nanny for twin infants. Just 1-2 months. We have had recommended to us a woman with twin experience but due in early February.

Should I be concerned about her keeping up with the babies, having doctors appointments, unexpected absense for complications, etc?

Appreciate any experience with this situation, thanks!

[Anonymous]

Nope, I would not. No way in hell.

[Anonymous]

I'd like to say yes, but - no.

[Anonymous]

Such a crappy situation....being pregnant and needing to find work, but no it sounds like a bad idea, unless you've met her and she's young with a lot of energy. What do you mean by very pregnant?

[Anonymous]

Due in February and you need her now? Probably not unless you know where you would find backup if she delivers early or has complications.

[Anonymous]

What's so great about her, OP? How well do you know whoever recommended her? Any other options? What's your backup plan?

[Anonymous]

No. But I also would not knowingly hire a pregnant woman in my office.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. But I also would not knowingly hire a pregnant woman in my office.

Isn't that illegal? For that to be the reason you don't hire her? I understand a private employer doing that, but what you're doing is really crappy. Do you avoid hiring women in general, because you know, they might get pregnant?

[Anonymous]

Mid stage yes if she seemed to be handling pregnancy fine and I needed her just a month or two. But not end stage - you have to go to the doc every week the last month normally. Plus it is way tiring to be 8 or 9 months pregnant and twins are exhausting enough. I just do not think it is likely anyone in that situation could keep up with newborn twins.

[Anonymous]

Nope. I have twins and even when they're infants and don't weigh much or move around they're still pretty relentless. You need a nanny who can not only handle the babies but also (hopefully) their laundry, some cleaning of bottles, etc... It's exhausting work. I wouldn't wish it on someone in their last trimester and I wouldn't feel comfortable asking (or trusting) that.

Good luck! (And congrats on the twins!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. But I also would not knowingly hire a pregnant woman in my office.

That's illegal, jerk But then it is probably your loss

I got both of my last high end jobs while being pregnant. The very last one when I was like 7 months along. I run a department for a large corporation and I do not think anyone regrets their decision to hire me

[Anonymous]

I would because it's only temporary. you'd be doing each other a favor...no one will hire her but she still needs to eat and live indoors, and you'll have a hard time finding someone who will take a two month gig and not bolt as soon as a better offer comes along. Sounds like a good match to me.