Nannies who have children

[Anonymous]

What did you do after having your children? I take care of one child at my house now don't want to start a home daycare. I have the qualifications to teach preschool at a private school. Here are a few careers I am thinking about once my children are in elementary school.

Part time nanny
Preschool teacher
ABA therapist
Teachers assistant
Tutoring online with something like VIP kid, but they seem to demand an annoying personality.

Preschool teacher seems to be the option that pays the least amount of money and requires long hours. I am wondering what you ended up doing after full-time nannying didn't work for you. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Sadly not so true in my personal experience.

[Anonymous]

Parents are not understanding lol

[Anonymous]

Some families are understanding, others are not. Some preschools and daycares have enough floaters to cover without issues, others don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Sadly not so true in my personal experience.

+1. 1. In what world would a nanny’s unpredicted absence (leaving parents to scramble or miss work) be less disruptive than a preschool that just rearranged teachers and uses administration as back up?! You’re nuts, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Sadly not so true in my personal experience.

+1. 1. In what world would a nanny’s unpredicted absence (leaving parents to scramble or miss work) be less disruptive than a preschool that just rearranged teachers and uses administration as back up?! You’re nuts, OP.

You're essentially saying parents have unreasonable expectations. I rarely had to call off, but we have sick days for a reason.

[Anonymous]

I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Do you have a nanny cam in your house? I have found a similar thing, but the family is asking if I feel comfortable using a nanny camera. I never minded when I worked in peoples house. I like to wear tank tops at home, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with a camera recording me. This family comes from a very conservative culture. My parents are like this so I know I would be expected to dress conservatively. Similar things would be expected if I were out of my house though so maybe I take the good with the bad?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Do you have a nanny cam in your house? I have found a similar thing, but the family is asking if I feel comfortable using a nanny camera. I never minded when I worked in peoples house. I like to wear tank tops at home, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with a camera recording me. This family comes from a very conservative culture. My parents are like this so I know I would be expected to dress conservatively. Similar things would be expected if I were out of my house though so maybe I take the good with the bad?

Most families have cameras. I’m not sure why you wouldn’t feel comfortable but it’s pretty typical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Do you have a nanny cam in your house? I have found a similar thing, but the family is asking if I feel comfortable using a nanny camera. I never minded when I worked in peoples house. I like to wear tank tops at home, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with a camera recording me. This family comes from a very conservative culture. My parents are like this so I know I would be expected to dress conservatively. Similar things would be expected if I were out of my house though so maybe I take the good with the bad?

Most families have cameras. I’m not sure why you wouldn’t feel comfortable but it’s pretty typical.

It's just that this situation is at my house. Anyway I decided to decline the job.