Question for MBs
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I know of a nanny currently doing a nanny share in my neighborhood with two five month old infants. I know that they have had many problems with this nanny, including:
1) naps (she cannot get them on a regular schedule and struggles to get one of them to nap at all during her nine hour shift) 2) feedings (again, struggling to keep them on a schedule, and can't get one in particular to take the bottle reliably) 3) punctuality (nanny lives very far away, about fifteen miles distance, and recently totaled her car en route to work and takes the bus, and has been more than 30 minutes late more than once now) I think that I would be better qualified for this position, because 1) I live in the neighborhood, have my own car, and spotless driving record, and am very punctual. 2) I have fourteen years of nanny experience (she has NONE, only occasional babysitting experience), and fantastic references. 3) I have a bachelors degree in ECD (she went through a 12 week "nanny curriculum" at a community college) 4) I have experience with shares (again, she has NO previous nanny experience whatsoever) 5) I also might be a better long term candidate; she is 19, engaged, and "is excited to start a family soon," whereas I am 32, and although happily partnered, have ZERO desire to have children of my own 6) I am fit and love taking children for long walks to the park, she is grossly overweight and has complained more than once about how far it is to the park from their home (when I know for a fact it is less than a mile!) Yes, I admit I am jealous of her position (both in location, because I drive 25 mins to work each day, and also because her pay rate is considerably higher than mine and I'm working with eighteen month old twins), but frankly I know that she has bitten off more than she can chew in taking on an infant share as her first nanny assignment. I'm quite sure the parents aren't happy with her (how can they be when their nanny of six weeks cannot keep the babies on a nap or feeding schedule and is frequently late?), but I'm not quite sure how to approach them about this. My question to MBs is this: if you were in such a position, is there any way in which you could be approached by an interested, qualified, local nanny who you do not personally know, that would lead to you considering replacing your current nanny with her? I admit I do not know exactly where the parents live, but I know which neighborhood they are in (mine) and it's pretty small so I'm quite sure I could find them if I tried. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the matter. |
Anonymous
| I don't think you know for sure how much they're paying, unless you've seen evidence. Why would anyone pay much for zero experience? Are they dumb? |
Anonymous
I heard from the nanny directly how much her pay was. It's possible she's lying, but I don't think so. That's also something else that bugs me about this; they are paying way too much for what they are getting. I asked her how she found out about the job, because I have been searching for something in my neighborhood for a while, and seeking out shares specifically, but apparently the families used the one local agency that I'm not affiliated with, and they found this nanny through that agency. I really wish they'd at least considered posting on care.com or sittercity because that would've dramatically increased the pool of qualified applicants. Although I do want this job myself, I'd honestly just feel better about it if they had a halfway decent nanny caring for their kids considering what they're paying. |
Anonymous
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Which agency takes a "nanny" with zero experience?
If you refuse to answer that, I call troll. |
Anonymous
I happen to know that the agency is run by one of the professors who teaches the courses she took at the community college. I think they take anyone who passes the course. |
Anonymous
Name the agency. |
Anonymous
For fucks sake. You are the troll here. I'm trying not to be too specific because I think said nanny and her friends might use this forum. It doesn't matter which agency it is. This is the situation and I'm looking for advice from MBs. Unless you care to help I suggest you move along. |
Anonymous
| yeah, I'm not sure which agency would be beating down the door for a 19 year old thoroughly average nanny with no experience or long term goals of being a nanny |
Anonymous
| Yeah, sounds like another troll thread to me. |
Anonymous
| If there's a neighborhood list serve, post on there. If you happen to see one of the parents out and about with the kids, strike up a conversation. It's possible they're difficult to work for which is why they settled for that particular nanny...no one else would take the job. But other than get the word out in your neighborhood that you're looking for a job in the vicinity, there might not be a whole lot you can do. You can't exactly go door to door until you find the right house and then tell them how crappy their nanny is and oh by the way I'm a nanny and would like your job. But tell as many people as you know and maybe strike up a friendship with that nanny and let her know if either parent ever has a date night she can't do then you'd be interested. I am often asked if I know any other nannies when I can't do a particular shift. |
Anonymous
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I would approach the parents and say, "Your kids are just adorable! I am a nanny with a lot of experience, and I know you're set for childcare right now, but if something should change, please give me a call." And hand them your resume.
This is how lots of people get jobs in lots of industries. Let them know they have an option. |
Anonymous
| What city? |
Anonymous
| So you want to steal your friend's job? You're an awful person! |
Anonymous
She's a troll. |
Anonymous
Stop saying that this is a genuine post. She is someone I know but I would never have called her a friend. Barely an acquaintances really. |