Questions to live-in nannies

[Anonymous]

I have been searching for a live-in nanny (not an AuPair) for a while but I have not been very successful, sadly. Here is my question to all live-in nannies: what would make such a position attractive to you? What are you looking for in a live-in position?

Also, I would love ideas: where can I find a reliable live-in nanny? TIA

[Anonymous]

What do you have to offer a live-in nanny?

[Anonymous]

I really like my personal space. If I was looking for a live in position, I'd want a mother-in-law suite or well insulated, legal basement apartment. Somewhere quiet where I can have personal time to myself. Even better if it was a full apartment with kitchen.

That might not be helpful. :-/ I'm not a good match for live-in

[Anonymous]

I am available I have over 10 years of live in experience. [e-mail]

I find my jobs on care.com

What makes a live in job attractive to me is knowing the hrs upfront usually that is 7:30-5:30 m-f that is not always the case but it is ideal. Also getting paid per hr worked. Some want the nanny to work for date nights or on a Saturday morning. While that is fine if mutually agrees upon it still requires compensation. Live in nannies are not just on call 24/7.

Having a bedroom and private bath away from the families bedrooms is nice. Usually on a seperate level or in the basement.

[Anonymous]

I am interested and have several years of experience. My primary concern is just funding my education so just the salary and a clean living space.

My email is [e-mail] if you'd like to discuss the position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have been searching for a live-in nanny (not an AuPair) for a while but I have not been very successful, sadly. Here is my question to all live-in nannies: what would make such a position attractive to you? What are you looking for in a live-in position?

Also, I would love ideas: where can I find a reliable live-in nanny? TIA

What are your disappointments with your applicants?

[Anonymous]

I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

So ... you want to be a live-in who ... lives OUT?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

So ... you want to be a live-in who ... lives OUT?

So ... you want an au pair ... who wants to be your family member?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

So ... you want to be a live-in who ... lives OUT?

As strange as it sounds when PP wrote it out, this is exactly the types of jobs I take. Many families want to have a personal nanny that they can count on but don't want her actually in their space 24/7. For example my current family rents me a 2 bedroom nearby, I can walk, bike, or take the metro. That is worth about $2000 a month, and then they pay me $2000 a month in addition to that. So for me I love it, they are happy, I am happy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

So ... you want to be a live-in who ... lives OUT?

As strange as it sounds when PP wrote it out, this is exactly the types of jobs I take. Many families want to have a personal nanny that they can count on but don't want her actually in their space 24/7. For example my current family rents me a 2 bedroom nearby, I can walk, bike, or take the metro. That is worth about $2000 a month, and then they pay me $2000 a month in addition to that. So for me I love it, they are happy, I am happy.

Yay! Win-win. They're smart and so are you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am not a live-in, but if I ever were to take a live-in job I would require the following:

-My own separate place to live. I would want to have a place that I can make my own meals, keep my personal items and also have people over. If I lived within the family home I would feel like I have to do everything on the family's time.

-Be guaranteed that I would only work a certain schedule. Live-ins get taken advantage of a lot. I wouldn't want to be paid for 7:30 AM-5:30 PM and then end up having to work until 8 PM. I would also want to know that it isn't automatically assumed that I can babysit on a weekend even if I will be at home.

-That I would actually be paid a fair wage even though rent, utilities, etc. would be covered. I have seen so many ads on Care.com for people wanting to exchange childcare for a place to stay. I work to not only pay my mandatory bills, but also to have fun, go on trips, go to school, etc.

So ... you want to be a live-in who ... lives OUT?

As strange as it sounds when PP wrote it out, this is exactly the types of jobs I take. Many families want to have a personal nanny that they can count on but don't want her actually in their space 24/7. For example my current family rents me a 2 bedroom nearby, I can walk, bike, or take the metro. That is worth about $2000 a month, and then they pay me $2000 a month in addition to that. So for me I love it, they are happy, I am happy.

Yay! Win-win. They're smart and so are you.

Yes, it works for us, but I do understand it might seem strange at first glance. Both me and them consider me to be a "live-in", at least as far as I know. I call myself a live-in, but I would not (personal preference) take a job living in a room in the family home, I am just too old to do the roommate thing.