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[quote=Anonymous]I have an interview scheduled for tomorrow evening with a family seeking a full time nanny. I found them by applying to their post on care.com. I can see on their profile that they posted a full time nanny position on care.com in August 2014, and again in November (and they just reposted it again this past week). Now, obviously this is a red flag, but I feel like it's worth giving them the benefit of the doubt and at least meeting with them, etc.

I was going to ask here if I should ask about it in the interview, but I think I am dead set on bringing it up (seems foolish not to). Is there a tactful way to ask? "I noticed on care.com that you've resposted this position three times in the past six months. May I ask what happened and why you are looking for a new nanny again?" I guess that's tactful enough, I just don't want this woman thinking I'm snooping on her (the postings show right up as soon as I click her profile so it's not really snooping is it?). I'm also worried about upsetting her by bringing up what may be a negative experience or something...

The family has 4 kids, but 2 will be in elementary school so most of the job is caring for the youngest 2. The pay range they have posted is quite wide ($10-20/hr; not in DC, rates here are a bit lower). Obviously if they were underpaying previous nannies that could be why they're looking again but if they are offering as high as $20 then that's pretty good for this area.

Has anyone else been in this position before (considering working with a family who has already been through at least 2 nannies in six months)? Has it ever worked out well, or is it always a nightmare?[/quote]

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