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[quote=Anonymous]Every nanny job should have a 2-4 week probation period where either side can end the arrangement without notice (of course being paid for any hours worked) before the "official notice" portion of the contract kicks in.

If this job isn't for you that one thing, but they aren't paying legally and you're at your wits' end after a week? Go ahead and start interviewing and when you get a better offer, take it. Give the family as much notice as you can but don't worry if it isn't a month. That isn't something that could ever come back to hurt you.

As far as what to say to NEW parents (just tell the old family you don't think it's the right fit for you and leave it at that) you can probe a little into their parenting philosophies by saying you misjudged and decided their parenting philosophy didn't mesh with yours enough. This gives the interviewers a chance to ask for examples BUT rather than saying "MB does this and I think it's wrong," just give examples of how you address things ("I don't believe in making food a battleground issue, I am firm when it comes to tantrums and will give children the appropriate opportunity to express themselves (by letting them have their tantrum in a safe and private place) but will not change my mind because I believe kids thrive on reliable boundaries and understand their need to test them sometimes, I find it is often difficult to assume the role of an authority figure when parents are home every day because the children tend to perform/act out for them and it is awkward and uncomfortable stepping in between a parent and their child, etc) so both you and the families you meet will be able to grasp if you're the right nanny for them. Good luck.[/quote]

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