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[quote=Anonymous]It's not a bad thing per se.  But this is a profession where employers rely on their employee to be emotionally invested in their work (the charge) and because high turnover is a big problem for the child, a professional nanny wouldn't leave a job just because she found one that pays more.  If she felt she was being underpaid or had other issues with the job, she should address that with her employers and try to renegotiate.  If that doesn't work, then hopefully she would try to leave at a time (end of school year for example) and in a manner (as much notice as possible) that reflects concern for how the transition will affect the child(ren), rather than only concern about herself.

That said, there's no harm in approaching someone and saying, "We are looking for a nanny to start around X.  I've seen you with your charge and you seem like a great nanny.  If you might be available then, feel free to contact me (hand her card)."

The problem is:
1) If you have a relationship of any kind with her current employers, be prepared for them to be mad at you.
2) If you make your pitch by appealing to money ("Whatever they're paying you, I'll top it!"--and yes, this happens), then are you ever going to trust that your nanny has your/ your child's best interests in mind or is she just in it for the money.

While nannies should be fairly compensated, a great nanny is paying as much or more attention to fit as she is to compensation.  [/quote]

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