If you are a college educated nanny who lives alone, you are fricking gold right now!

[Anonymous]

My friend has a college degree and lives alone and parents are offering her up to $40 an hour. Granted, she knows these jobs are temporary and doesn’t want to leave her current family but still... Life in the time of corona is bizarre.

[Anonymous]

A former teacher who lives alone could make even more.

[Anonymous]

I'm a former preschool teacher, have some college education, live alone, have been social distancing since March (except for my job), have numerous references and I'm afraid to look for a job right now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm a former preschool teacher, have some college education, live alone, have been social distancing since March (except for my job), have numerous references and I'm afraid to look for a job right now.

Why? You do everything online, FaceTime first interview and then, when all is agreeable, meet in person. No one who isn’t as interested in social distancing and safety protocols, will not be willing to pay well. You’re only going to get offers from parents as careful as you are.

That said “some college” may not cut it as parents seem to want the nanny to take over remote learning/homeschooling.

[Anonymous]

I am averaging two availability inquiries a day now. I am blissfully happy in my nanny position so I decline but it’s crazy how many parents want college-degrees nannies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a former preschool teacher, have some college education, live alone, have been social distancing since March (except for my job), have numerous references and I'm afraid to look for a job right now.

Why? You do everything online, FaceTime first interview and then, when all is agreeable, meet in person. No one who isn’t as interested in social distancing and safety protocols, will not be willing to pay well. You’re only going to get offers from parents as careful as you are.

That said “some college” may not cut it as parents seem to want the nanny to take over remote learning/homeschooling.

15:54 here and I am doing the remote learning. The fact that my tech skills are weak is harder than the actual curriculum (early elementary). I also feel bad about leaving my current position at this time. I had wanted to move on to work with younger children and had put out some feelers before you know what and now I feel paralyzed.

[Anonymous]

Yep, living alone is suddenly the golden ticket for nannies! Everyone wants a nanny who lives alone and can walk or drive to work (no public transportation). The college thing is important for parents who want help homeschooling.

[Anonymous]

Why do you have to be living alone, what if your husband works from home and you both do not leave the house? Besides, PP, what do you mean you are socially distancing "except your current work"? It means you are not entirely socially distancing, right?

[Anonymous]

Yes, we are!
I am a special education teacher and I’ve been helping out a family for $25 an hour. It’s temporary. I’m leave them and starting with a new family at a $50 an hour rate. Two kids and I’ll do 2 45 minute tutoring sessions during my tour of duty.
Perfect summer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do you have to be living alone, what if your husband works from home and you both do not leave the house? Besides, PP, what do you mean you are socially distancing "except your current work"? It means you are not entirely socially distancing, right?

The potential employers have to trust you but don’t know your husband nor have reason to trust him - hence the living alone reason.

And the potential employers will talk to the current employers and hear how you’ve all been socially distancing and steps nanny took to keep safe.

The only people I have been in contact with are my employers and the only people they’ve been in contact with is me. You would not believe the job offers I’ve been receiving! I love my NF and have no intention of leaving but it’s been unreal.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, we are!
I am a special education teacher and I’ve been helping out a family for $25 an hour. It’s temporary. I’m leave them and starting with a new family at a $50 an hour rate. Two kids and I’ll do 2 45 minute tutoring sessions during my tour of duty.
Perfect summer!

Good for you! Congratulations!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am averaging two availability inquiries a day now. I am blissfully happy in my nanny position so I decline but it’s crazy how many parents want college-degrees nannies.

I agree. Unless I am tutoring I am not using my degree. I am using my common sense and experience.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am averaging two availability inquiries a day now. I am blissfully happy in my nanny position so I decline but it’s crazy how many parents want college-degrees nannies.

I agree. Unless I am tutoring I am not using my degree. I am using my common sense and experience.

I think you use your education every day and in every way. It’s who you are. Education can’t be dismissed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am averaging two availability inquiries a day now. I am blissfully happy in my nanny position so I decline but it’s crazy how many parents want college-degrees nannies.

I agree. Unless I am tutoring I am not using my degree. I am using my common sense and experience.

I think you use your education every day and in every way. It’s who you are. Education can’t be dismissed.

+1. You may not realize it but you are always using your degree.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am averaging two availability inquiries a day now. I am blissfully happy in my nanny position so I decline but it’s crazy how many parents want college-degrees nannies.

I agree. Unless I am tutoring I am not using my degree. I am using my common sense and experience.

I think you use your education every day and in every way. It’s who you are. Education can’t be dismissed.

I can’t believe that someone with ECE, special ed, education or child psychology majors would say they aren’t using their degree unless they’re tutoring. I’d be more inclined to believe that the person who said so doesn’t have a degree or the degree isn’t applicable to working with children.