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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]The employer doesn't owe you an explanation that is "acceptable" to you about why she is ending the relationship with the prior nanny.[/b] You also don't owe a potential NF any particular explanation about why you left your last job. In fact, in some situations, it would be damaging to your reference if you did.

The safest thing is the vague "looking for a better fit/new opportunity" explanation.

If a candidate wants to know how I handle difficulties with a nanny, and asks for an example, that's fine. That is sensible for her to decide if she would work well with me.

But if a candidate felt entitled to invade my and my former nanny's privacy for more details...I would immediately conclude she was not a fit for us.[/quote]

If she wants to hire me, her answer needs to satisfy me. Obviously. It behooves both of us for you to be honest in saying what your issues were, so that we can both assess whether or not you would continue to have those issue with myself. For example, say you are ending a relationship with your nanny because she was a stickler about you being home on time, and you want "flexibility." Every family says they want flexibility, but what that actually means can vary. Knowing that this particular reason is what led you to search for a new nanny would make it clear to me that you are looking for a flexibility that I likely cannot provide. It isn't about invading anyone's privacy. The entire point of an interview is to assess fit, for you and for your potential nanny. You should encourage her questions, and you should answer honestly. To do otherwise is a good way to end up with another nanny you don't want.[/quote]

No one wants to hire you honey, don't fret![/quote]

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