65 years old nanny
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Anonymous
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I have six children and I am 65 years old. Is it possible I could find a job at that age? I am open to work part time and full time position.
Are the parents going to hire 65 years old? Btw I am healthy. |
Anonymous
| Yes. You can. I see it all the time in NW, DC. As long as you able to get the job done. Its best to work with infants. |
Anonymous
| Let me also add nanny around your age is a plus. Because most nannies that are younger stay on their phone all day. |
Anonymous
| Sure. Our nanny just turned 63 and has been with us for two and a half years. I plan to keep her forever! So she will be 65 before our next baby even starts preschool. She is amazing and everyone tells me what a fantastic nanny I have. She definitely has more energy than I do! |
Anonymous
| I might hire you for the infant stage. Not once the baby was walking. |
Anonymous
Nonsense. A 66 year old woman in good shape can keep up with any toddler - even a runner like my DD. I have seen overweight 20 something’s that I know couldn’t keep up with my DD. Our nanny is 60 and can literally run circles around me! |
Anonymous
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I think you have a good chance OP!!
I do agree you may want to start off with an infant first though. Wishing you only the best in your search! 
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Anonymous
| Thanks for all positive thoughts |
Anonymous
We all have the freedom to hire who we think is best. I think someone of that age is not best. |
Anonymous
+1 I see more older nannies in NW than any other age. Usually between 40s-60s. |
Anonymous
You are an ageist - it is a form of prejudice just like any other. There are lots of choices in hiring a nanny but race, religion and age should never be a consideration. |
Anonymous
| Health is far more important than age. A fit 65 year old beats an tired/overweight twent year old any day of the week. Plus the phone addiction is not an issue with an older nanny generally. |
Anonymous
You know what? If my six year old had a 66 year-old teacher at school I wouldn't blink an eye. But in my home, which is a third story walk up, while carrying a sleeping toddler? Yes, I'm not going to pick the 66 year old for that. |
Anonymous
| I have 2 part time sitters, both in their 60s that are fit, healthy and amazing with my active toddler. Age is nothing but a number. |
Anonymous
| Re the phone usage we have a 62 yr old nanny and she is constantly on her iPad online shopping. So it depends |