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[quote=Anonymous]First and foremost, you sound like an awesome family to work for OP! Trust me, there are many families who don't appreciate the hard work and true dedication that us nannies put into our jobs and it is very refreshing to read your post.

While yes, raises and bonuses do boost morale for the work we do, there are also other things that keep us nannies happy on the job and keep us from seeking other jobs.

As a nanny, I truly appreciate the two words I hear when I leave every day. Simple easy words. "Thank You." I can never hear them enough. When I walk out that door every single day, I feel such pride knowing I am appreciated for what I have done.

Also I like it when I know a family trusts me 100%. Nothing drives me away from a family than feeling that they do not fully trust me. I feel so honored that a family entrusts me with their most prized possession, their precious child and that they hand him/her over to me and give me complete autonomy over our day. Of course I know they will give me certain requests such as nap time at 1:00, no more than an hour of T.V. per day and no junk food, etc. This is normal.

But I cannot stand being micro-managed. If a family is constantly calling or texting me, telling me what to do, reminding me of this or that or if a WAHP is listening to my every move, then I won't stick around for very long. I work as a Nanny because it is a JOB I love. And I love working for families that respect me enough to let me work my job.

Hopefully this gives you some insight. :)[/quote]

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