How to talk about nanny cameras?

[Anonymous]

In a few weeks we will be interviewing nannies. We plan to have cameras installed in the house, not to watch the nanny all the time (we have demanding jobs and wouldn't have time for that), but to check in periodically for 30 seconds a couple times a day. The better daycare centers have cameras constantly monitoring the kids that parents can watch at anytime, for us this is no different. I want to be honest with whomever we hire so they aren't put off when they see them there. They will not be hidden. And if they are not comfortable with that they have the option not to take the job. For nannies out there -- what is the best way to share this with potential candidates?

[Anonymous]

Exactly how you just said it here is fine

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Exactly how you just said it here is fine

Thanks - would you take a job with nanny cameras if the pay and benefits were good? And if the parents were just checking in periodically?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly how you just said it here is fine

Thanks - would you take a job with nanny cameras if the pay and benefits were good? And if the parents were just checking in periodically?

Yes, I have no problem working with cameras and would love to earn decent pay.

[Anonymous]

I never said anything. We have one in the corner of the nursery, over the door, and one in the living room looking out at the common areas.

They're both in plain sight. It's never been an issue in almost five years.

[Anonymous]

I would never take a job with cameras.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly how you just said it here is fine

Thanks - would you take a job with nanny cameras if the pay and benefits were good? And if the parents were just checking in periodically?

No. If you cannot trust person you hire after thoroughly checking references then you should stay home.

[Anonymous]

I would never accept a job like this, and I suspect most nannies feel the same. You'll find someone though OP!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Exactly how you just said it here is fine

Thanks - would you take a job with nanny cameras if the pay and benefits were good? And if the parents were just checking in periodically?

If I had no other options I would take your job and continue to keep my eyes open for new leads.

[Anonymous]

If the family is good, pay is well. I would take the job. I don't know why nannies have a hard time with parents working from home or with cameras.

[Anonymous]

I am a nanny and I want cameras in the house. I want the parents to see how hard I work and how good I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would never accept a job like this, and I suspect most nannies feel the same. You'll find someone though OP!

I disagree. I am an educated and experienced nanny and I expect cameras. I am in LA and perhaps it is different here but every high profile family has interior cameras and every well-paid nanny is more than fine with it.

It is the future whether nannies like it or not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I never said anything. We have one in the corner of the nursery, over the door, and one in the living room looking out at the common areas.

They're both in plain sight. It's never been an issue in almost five years.

same here, one in each BR, that nanny can access to while everyone naps and one in the family room. we can access all of them.
we also use it to monitor the cleaners are there on time, doing what they said they would, and for any other repair work being done in/on the house. NBD.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a nanny and I want cameras in the house. I want the parents to see how hard I work and how good I am.

Good point. There is a favorable self-selection at play - lazy nannies won't want to be on camera looking at their phone all day or ignoring kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would never take a job with cameras.

This. So tell people in your first phone conversation or email.