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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I agree to an extent.  However, a good personality can mask a lot.

A local nanny has a personality that draws people in, and makes it very easy for her to interview.  She is super charismatic, a born leader, and will snatch up a job very quickly.  But is she a great nanny?  No.  She is a good one, but often seems bored or ready to move on to the next thing.  Someone who would probably benefit more from being an agency owner rather than a nanny.

Shiny, happy, high energy, smooth talkers don't always make the best nannies.  It's a very isolating job, especially when working with infants.

The nanny who speaks like she's on stage interviewing for Mrs. America isn't always the best fit.  Is a Type A personality going to mesh well with parents of a young infant who want a lot of say over the day?  Probably not.  Is she going to do well with older children with many activities?  Maybe.[/quote]

What you are describing is someone who has a fun and friendly personality, not somebody who has a great personality for a nanny. I would never encourage someone to hire somebody seems cool and nice just for personality. But I strongly  encourage parents to hire someone to do has a great personality: patient, good excommunication, organized, compassionate self possessed would be traits I would look for, along with flexible and professional.[/quote]

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