Reply to Nannies, need help on how to select a nanny who won't be constantly on her cell phone

Forum Index » Employer Issues

Reply to "Nannies, need help on how to select a nanny who won't be constantly on her cell phone"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a nanny. My MB and DB laid out in my contract what they expected with cell phones. Obviously the first rule was no using your phone in the car. The second was limited iPad and the texting when I am with the kids. I take what they expect very seriously. I might even do it over bored. My phone is set on vibrate except for calls from MB, DB, my mom, my dad, and my sisters. MB and DB have different ring tones. Basically I ignore my phone the entire day. I do annoy quite a few people.

It is not hard to stay off your phone. I will quick check my texts for an emergancy, but if it isn't life threatening I wait for lunch or when I am done for the day. [/quote]

OP here. Perfect. How do I find you? ;)[/quote]

Notice what she said, OP?

She said exactly what my advice to you was - be explicit with your nanny candidates about what you want and it will be fine. You'll notice if someone bristles at the suggestion that they not have their phone out all day vs. someone who says, instinctively, "of course I'll have your number on a special ring tone, though." So rather than get defensive about what your kids do at the playground (because again, there was no judgment in my post, only a recommendation that you think through a day with your kids very explicitly before conducting interviews), why not start interviewing nannies and see how they respond to your requests?

--PP 17:28[/quote]

+100

It isn't torture to not use thing. If a candidate can not comply or shows hesitation.....move on to the next. I would suggest having it in the contract for sure. This way if you do find out your new nanny is glued to her phone, you can politely show her the contract as a reminder/warning. After that, she can't exactly talk herself out of why you need to let her go.

Be open and honest about what you expect! Give your reasons why! [/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics