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[quote=Anonymous]I know that you want positive answers only, but I'm hoping that you mean genuinely helpful and not simply so,done who will tell you that it completely isn't your fault.

Obviously you've had some bad luck this year with nannies. It happens, and I'm sorry. But you have to realize that a pattern is emerging and it is on you to recognize your role in that pattern.

You need to ask yourself why you are attracting bad nannies. You say your first was overqualified and left, and your subsequent nannies have sucked. This leads me to believe that you are offering subpar compensation in some way. That is why the only qualified nanny you had left, and it is why your others have been low quality.

You need to figure out specifically what you'd like in a nanny. Do you want someone long term, and are you making that desire clear to your candidates? Are you hiring candidates with a history of job loyalty or are they job hoppers? Are you offering the stability necessary for someone to commit to you long term, like guaranteed hours, vacation and sick pay? Are your expectations in line with your compensation?

It seems as though your first nanny was a reach, and the others you settled. Figure out what you need, what you want, and make sure you are offering market compensation. There are lots of nannies out there to choose from, but you have to be realistic and clear in your expectations. Good luck! [/quote]

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