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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well the question is, overall, how long are you looking to employ for this position. They could want someone for 5 years but to ensure it’s a great fit, let’s start out with 6 months. This also prevents the nanny or Au pair from leaving them “high and dry” before then. With one of my positions, I started with 6 months, and if both parties agreed we would extend another 6 months, and so on. However, I didn’t have as many responsibilities but I did have 3 children ranging from infant to preschool. The way this ad is put out, I honestly wouldn’t even apply to this family. They seem like they would be over the top, stressful parents and yes, I got all of that from the ad. [/quote]

I agree that the time isn’t what made me think I would pass too, although I would instead ask for a three month trial and to renew/renegotiate around the yearly afterwards.  They are advertising for a live-in nanny/housekeeper, but aren’t specifying days, let alone hours.  Pay is never mentioned.  Background check is fine, credit report, medical history and insurance are none of their business.  NDA is normal, personality screening is weird.  At one point it says light housekeeping, later it says cleaning and general housekeeping, leading me to think they don’t know what they need/want, will change the job description and/or will have different expectations coming from each parent.[/quote]

Yes! Everything after background check had me like “no!” However, I do understand why a credit check may be required, if they’re a wealthy family. I would definitely be inquiring on why you need to know my medical history, insurance etc. But even still, I am not sharing my medical history outside of proof I’ve had a t-dap shot and the flu shot. My insurance information? What? Why!? I didn’t even disclose half this information when going through my security clearance (for a previous job). I didn’t pay attention to them not mentioning the hours/days but I guess one can inquire before they move forward to the interview process. Whoever applies for this job, definitely needs to ask questions and everything they discuss needs to be in the contract, and read over thoroughly![/quote]

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