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[quote=Anonymous]I completely agree with the nannies that have posted in this forum. As a previous nanny, when I was a full-time nanny I would have everyone asking me to babysit their kids. I had too many babysitting offers that I actually put some parents on a waiting list. I had an extensive babysitting background and wouldn't even even consider going to a "trial day" for the parents to observe me awkwardly while I interacted with their kids.

Today, I am a 28 year old that would love to babysit on occassion because I miss babysitting. However, I find the HARDEST time finding a babysitting job because it's been about 6-7 years since I had a nanny position. Parents seem to want someone that is currently watching kids and not someone who is in the corporate world.

In summary, I believe the nannies and understand why they don't want to do a trial run. If I lived really close, I wouldn't mind an hour trial run (paid or unpaid), but if it was 30+ min in traffic I wouldn't want to do it either. Especially with 13+ years of paid babysitting experience. Showing up 30 minutes early for an unpaid run through should be sufficient, along with an initial interview that included references and a babysitting resume.[/quote]

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