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[quote=thewildbaby][quote=Anonymous]If you are looking to hire someone who feels like your peer, you'll have a better outcome. A professional nanny can do her job and follow instructions, as well as make suggestions, without being subservient. You want someone who is comfortable in their job. [/quote]

I absolutely agree with this. I've been lucky enough to always find a great fit with the families I've worked for, and I believe a huge part of that is our shared background - we attended similar colleges, have traveled, read the same books and magazines, see the same plays and concerts, etc. It has meant that we're able to connect on a level beyond employee-employer and that alone makes it easier to address issues quickly and casually before they become major concerns.

I'm not sure what you're looking for in a nanny, how you're deciding who to interview, or what you're asking the nannies and their references, but finding someone who fits into your home and life - and not just with your child - will probably make a big difference. What was it about your long-term nanny that made her stand out from the rest?[/quote]

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