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[quote=Anonymous]Hey there!

I'm a young nanny in the Midwest. I've been doing this since I was 19. I am considered an experienced nanny in my area, but there are a few nannies I've met or heard of who are older, and are worth their weight in gold.

Not hiring a younger nanny with an education and an enthusiastic approach but little experience does the nanny a disservice, in my opinion, because if she really wants to be a nanny, she's got to gain the experience somehow, and it'll never happen if she's being rejected due to her age. Not to say that you are somehow obligated to hire her, but consider that you are valuable experience for her and she may be very enthusiastic and eager to learn.

The older woman is probably also amazing, especially since she has worked for the same family for twelve years. Be prepared to pay for it though. It hurts my heart to see seasoned nannies being sorely underpaid for all they do... And when I say underpaid I mean they make what I make.

Just my thoughts... Either way I am sure you'll make a great decision! [/quote]

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