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[quote=Anonymous]As an MB, I agree a credit check isn't necessary at all. I did not and would not run one. There is, as a PP pointed out, a great deal of asymmetry in the relationship, though, so the amount of background verification is not going to be symmetrical. Also, any reputable agency should ONLY be charging the families (and usually that's a steep fee, 15% of annual salary is easily $5-10K), so of course there is going to be a financial incentive for them to prioritize the needs of that side of the customer base. Not saying it's right, but this is where the families who can pay more also are. (I do not consider care or sittercity agencies. They are simply somewhat better-targeted, fancier versions of open platforms like Facebook or Craigslist.) If I were OP with that much nanny experience, I'd sign up with an agency as well, and ask your last NF if they know any families looking. Maybe you'll find an unexpected gem on Care but I wouldn't count on it.[/quote]
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