Anonymous
03/08/2013 08:10
Subject: Best kept secret
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:It seems that lots of moms would actually prefer a less-experienced sitter that they can train, no?
Typically moms aren't staying home to do any "training" - they are micromanaging from afar. Very different things.
But even the moms who might want to train their nanny (and there are lots of MBs who'd do a great job!) don't have the time or energy to spend in training someone - they want to hire someone capable who can hit the ground running so they don't have an extra thing to worry about in their lives.
+1
Anonymous
03/04/2013 22:00
Subject: Best kept secret
Anonymous wrote:It seems that lots of moms would actually prefer a less-experienced sitter that they can train, no?
Typically moms aren't staying home to do any "training" - they are micromanaging from afar. Very different things.
But even the moms who might want to train their nanny (and there are lots of MBs who'd do a great job!) don't have the time or energy to spend in training someone - they want to hire someone capable who can hit the ground running so they don't have an extra thing to worry about in their lives.
Anonymous
03/04/2013 21:19
Subject: Best kept secret
It seems that lots of moms would actually prefer a less-experienced sitter that they can train, no?
Anonymous
03/04/2013 12:08
Subject: Best kept secret
Anonymous wrote:I took my first nanny job at 19, with nothing more than babysitting experience and a willingness to learn from a patient mom. She was willing to give me a shot, paid me a much lower rate than I charge today, and it was a wonderful experience for us all. I came away 2 years later with some solid skills and experience, and a glowing reference. There is nothing wrong with hiring an inexperienced but promising person to be your nanny. It's a great way to make nanny care affordable if you're willing to put in the work to train and guide someone.
Agreed. Everyone needs to start somewhere. I think the important thing is to manage expectations on both sides. A nanny who only has experience babysitting or with children in her family isn't going to earn as much as someone with years of experience as a nanny. And likewise an MB needs to recognize that someone with no experience and earning a lower rate isn't going to be able to do as much and may need more guidance.
Anonymous
03/04/2013 11:04
Subject: Best kept secret
I took my first nanny job at 19, with nothing more than babysitting experience and a willingness to learn from a patient mom. She was willing to give me a shot, paid me a much lower rate than I charge today, and it was a wonderful experience for us all. I came away 2 years later with some solid skills and experience, and a glowing reference. There is nothing wrong with hiring an inexperienced but promising person to be your nanny. It's a great way to make nanny care affordable if you're willing to put in the work to train and guide someone.
Anonymous
03/04/2013 10:20
Subject: Best kept secret
Possibly, but as with anything, it depends on how much money you have to pay her.
If you can only afford $10-11/hr for full-time care, that may be your only choice. If you're lucky, your babysitter will turn into a nanny for you.
If you can only afford $10-11/hr for full-time care, that may be your only choice. If you're lucky, your babysitter will turn into a nanny for you.
Anonymous
03/04/2013 09:48
Subject: Best kept secret
Here's a tip for the day....
A female hunting for a job,
even with babysitting experience,
does NOT equate with being a nanny.
If more people understood that, half of the problems you see on this forum, would not be here.
A female hunting for a job,
even with babysitting experience,
does NOT equate with being a nanny.
If more people understood that, half of the problems you see on this forum, would not be here.