What makes a good nanny leave?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My number one is MICROMANAGING. I always say this is interviews to parents….If you have time to micromanage me then you sure can stay here and watch your kid yourself.

The other issues I always request in interview.
-How much I am worth cause I sure as hell know it
-clean environment…if I come in and you are dirty I will turn down the job
- No pets
-I start with babies 6 months or less (don't want to come take on someone else's mess)
-Length of employment
-No add on (no I am not walking the dog just for today or prepping your dinner)

FORGOT TO ADD THIS….I DO NOT EVER EVER WORK FOR PARENTS WHO WORK FROM HOME. NO THANK YOU EVEN IF YOU PAY ME A BILLION DOLLARS!!!! I'D RATHER HAVE THE NANNY CAM WATCH ME.

Differs from nanny to nanny.

Micromanaging is the worst for most nannies.
WAH doesn't bother me, as long as they stick to the boundaries they set. If the parent is constantly coming out of the office/basement, it's not going to work.
I agree with the clean environment.
Employment longevity is definitely one for me.
I don't mind pets, as long as they aren't disgustingly dirty. If they aren't trained, I will train them, and the family pays extra for me to do so. But that training means that the kids are also taught how to handle the animals.
I don't want infants under 6 months, every single time I tried, the mom micromanaged me, or wanted me to try something that would harm the baby.
I'm willing to negotiate compensation, and alternatives to a higher rate are sometimes acceptable.
Oh, and I recommend nanny cams.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many reasons:

~ A feeling of being micro-managed while on the job. Trust me...ALL nannies want autonomy in their duties. All.

~ Feeling like she is getting "Job Creeped." Meaning she is being asked to do certain chores/duties that were not mandated at hire.

~ A dirty and filthy home.

~ Not being paid on time. Or having pay deducted for whatever reason.

~ Strong dislike for the child(ren) she is in charge of. Lack of bonding.

~ Different parenting philosophies between her and her nanny family.

~ Family coming home often later than expected. No bueno.

~ Switching days/hours with little notice.

~ Found a higher paying position, maybe a closer commute or just a much better fit.

~ Discovering hidden cameras in the home and feeling deceived and betrayed. Lack of integrity on the part of the family.

Add to this list constantly changing what they want for the children and then being surprised when the children don't respond well. Complete lack of knowledge of child development and refusal to learn anything blame nanny for every challenging ( normal) behavior.

Lack of appreciation.
A good nanny has options, she won't stay long if any of the above is true.

Add to this a lack of communication.If you can't be bothered to find 2 minutes of time to speak to the person caring for your child during the day it doesn't bode well for the relationship lasting long term.

100% right.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Many reasons:

~ A feeling of being micro-managed while on the job. Trust me...ALL nannies want autonomy in their duties. All.

~ Feeling like she is getting "Job Creeped." Meaning she is being asked to do certain chores/duties that were not mandated at hire.

~ A dirty and filthy home.

~ Not being paid on time. Or having pay deducted for whatever reason.

~ Strong dislike for the child(ren) she is in charge of. Lack of bonding.

~ Different parenting philosophies between her and her nanny family.

~ Family coming home often later than expected. No bueno.

~ Switching days/hours with little notice.

~ Found a higher paying position, maybe a closer commute or just a much better fit.

~ Discovering hidden cameras in the home and feeling deceived and betrayed. Lack of integrity on the part of the family.

Add to this list constantly changing what they want for the children and then being surprised when the children don't respond well. Complete lack of knowledge of child development and refusal to learn anything blame nanny for every challenging ( normal) behavior.

Lack of appreciation.
A good nanny has options, she won't stay long if any of the above is true.

Add to this a lack of communication.If you can't be bothered to find 2 minutes of time to speak to the person caring for your child during the day it doesn't bode well for the relationship lasting long term.

100% right.

MB here. Totally agree.