What exactly makes a "high end nanny"?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:16:58,
Your English is excellent, so much better than my Russian!
I must say, that sometimes a nanny with lots of top-notch experience and on-going learning, has more to offer than a degreed nanny with less actual experience.

Lol, I've lived in the States since I was 2, so I speak more English than Russian!

[Anonymous]

She knows how to keep her mouth shut, and expects the same from the parents.... when it comes to "personal" matters.

[Anonymous]

She values her skills and expects fair compensation.

Charity is great, for those who *really* need it.

[Anonymous]

From this board no one fits the bill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From this board no one fits the bill.

I'm sure some do, but certainly not the majority.

[Anonymous]

She is happy to enforce healthy boundaries, with the children & the parents.

[Anonymous]

She dresses like a professional. Sweats are for the gym IMHO. If she looks like a big sister in high-school, she'll get treated like one. Not good.

[Anonymous]

She does not drink at work, even of she's done working.

[Anonymous]

...if....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She has what it takes to educate not only the children, but the parents to (in child development). Granted, not every parent would want that, even if they could afford it. Even most pediatritions don't have much potty-training experience.

Is doesn't take a genius to potty train, LOL.

Hence the popularity of size 5 and 6 diapers.

That's normal for American children???

Lol, but good thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A high end nanny has something special that a high paying parent wants.

Very well stated. It's my impression that there are many more parents who are willing and able to offer high wages, but not many extra-ordinary nannies out there who have what it takes.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:From this board no one fits the bill.

Do you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:A high end nanny has something special that a high paying parent wants.

Very well stated. It's my impression that there are many more parents who are willing and able to offer high wages, but not many extra-ordinary nannies out there who have what it takes.

+1

Good nannies don't obey stupid orders just because. Parent philosophy and nanny philosophy need to mesh, or it's not going to work out.

[Anonymous]

Bump.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I sincerely hope that a private nanny position would pay higher than a social work or nursing degree. Most health authorities pay a starting wage of $30.42 to social workers and RNs.

I would be concerned as to why somebody with a four year university degree would settle on being a nanny.

Hmm, so you think caring for children is settling for something beneath you? I have a masters degree in ECD, am a former preschool teacher, and love being a nanny! Working with the same little ones on a daily basis - teaching them, caring for them, watching them grow and learn - is a joy!!!

BTW I have never had a "boss" in any other job I've ever had who I miss over the weekend and look forward to seeing on Monday morning - that is why I am a nanny!