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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No way, OP. If unemployment is high, keep looking and post your ad in more sources. It always appears that "most" nannies want to bring a child but we figured that this is simply because no one will hire them. They respond to all job postings hoping someone will go for it.

1. Your home owner's and car insurance will not cover an accident that occurs to her child as she is an employee of yours not a guest or visitor. Its the nanny suing you that you need to worry about, its the hospital looking for payment of medical bills.

2. She will have a disincentive to tell you the truth about whether it is working or not. Your child will have to mod to her child's schedule and needs.

3. Professional nannies that can separate their own parenting philosophies from their employers are not the ones bringing a child along. Its next ti impossible for a nanny bringing her child to choose your way over hear because her child is involved.

4. There are more expenses to think through than with hiring a normal nanny. If you want your child to go to classes or anything that had an entry fee, you have to pay for her child too. She may bring some of her own things but  you'll end up footing the bill for supplies used during her working hours. She's not going to be the one to foot the bill for a double stroller.

5. Sick days become complicated. If her child is sick and you don't want her to bring a sick child, then she'll expect extra paid sick days. If your child is sick, and you don't want her to bring her child then she'll expect extra sick days.

6. Its not a built in play date, its a forced play date. There is a good chance that they may not get along and you're stuck. Your child won't be able to have other play dates because then the nanny would have too many kids to watch. You'll have to organize play dates with actual friends for you to host on the weekends and the other family to host your child while the nanny is working. She'll love this as she has free time with just her own kid but is being paid. [/quote]

You have a terribly negative outlook on life, and obviously don't think much of nannies. I'm sorry for what/whoever burned you and made you so bitter and negative. It CAN work OP, you just need to be clear about what you want and what you're willing to give. This PP might be right that these women apply to any and all available jobs, but honestly if it were only that, you'd also have other candidates to look at. Something about your job is undesirable, or the area you are in doesn't have much in the way of quality nannies. Your market happens to be SAHMs looking to make some money. It isn't the end of the world, and there is no reason they can't be good caregivers. Ignore the DC moms that believe any moment not focussed on them and their snowflake is a tragedy. [/quote]

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