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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think some women choose to be nannies because they see it as a super-flexible job. They can wear what they want, plan their own days, make phone calls if need be ... and they'll just take days off if they need to.

Other women see it as an actual job and show up every day. That's the kind of nanny you need. Reliability is as important as the child-centered qualities you're hiring for. If you don't have a job, neither does she.

And, there's no backup plan in the world that's going to cover 4 weeks worth of absences in 9 months![/quote]

Ita! I have been at my job since January and they had make me take a day off because I never ask for anytime off. I think these are things that can be discovered and researched during the hiring process by being thorough with checking references and work histories. It also needs to be made clear that this is to be treated like work despite wanting to see the nanny like a family member. Nannies need to know it's not as if they are watching a family members kid and doing a favor.

I hate being at the park or storytimes etc  seeing tons of lazy nannies using the time to make personal calls, chat up others the entire time or just playing on their phones. I know sometimes a call may need to be made or some things come up but honestly it's a job. Because of my reliability and hard work my employers are very generous and understanding. My mb even suggested to me that when I need to renew my registration and need emission testing done to do it with the kids in the car at a place where you drive thru etc. she's always telling me it's ok to go to the bank or grab items I may need at home while I'm on the clock so I won't have to get home any later after stopping at the store. I still don't do these things but it's nice to know they won't mind. They previously had a few nannies they couldn't rely on and think that helps them appreciate my professionalism 
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