Anonymous
08/18/2015 07:12
Subject: New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:You need a new dictionary. Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. This description fits you perfectly.
You're a horse's ass, PP, and clearly did misuse "obsequious".
Also, let me point out that OP is earning $25 an hour and you are not. I would give up my phone EASILY AND HAPPILY for $25 an hour!
Anonymous
08/18/2015 06:34
Subject: New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:You need a new dictionary. Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. This description fits you perfectly.
OP already said that she made the decision to never use her phone when working before she even applied for this job so you are wrong - she could never be perceived as being "obsequious" since she is obeying no one.
Yes, PP, believe it or not - many of us do survive without being attached to our phones 24/7.
Anonymous
08/18/2015 00:31
Subject: New Nanny Position
You sound like an excellent nanny choice to me, I don't necessarily see anything that needs improving. However as human beings, we ALL are continuing to be works in progress....
If you have a concern or issue with your job, make sure you discuss it immediately rather than let it fester inside you. There is nothing worse than a bitter nanny.
Also, try not to schedule too much on your plate to avoid nanny burn-out.
If you have a concern or issue with your job, make sure you discuss it immediately rather than let it fester inside you. There is nothing worse than a bitter nanny.
Also, try not to schedule too much on your plate to avoid nanny burn-out.
Anonymous
08/18/2015 00:06
Subject: New Nanny Position
I use the pictures I took of my charges to make a photo album of the year at Christmas time. Parents have always loved getting that as a gift. No pics is weird... Kids are adorable!
I do include in my contract a clause that photos won't be posted online or shared with others, of course.
I do include in my contract a clause that photos won't be posted online or shared with others, of course.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 21:12
Subject: New Nanny Position
You need a new dictionary. Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. This description fits you perfectly.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 19:46
Subject: Re:New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:Here are some things my nanny has done that I appreciate:
1. Sends me a list of toys for the baby's next stage/age
2. Returns/exchanges baby clothes to stores for me
3. Sends a list of clothes for next size/season.
4. Reads about the developmental stage the baby is in and coming into
5. When we travel, researches cool kiddie places to take baby
6. Doesn't take pics of the baby. If you do, don't send them to your family or post them on social media.
OP here. These are excellent - thank you.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 19:05
Subject: New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I just started a wonderful new nanny position. I have been a full-time nanny for two years and have a BA in Early Childhood Education. I know I am a good nanny. But perhaps there is something I am forgetting or not doing since I only have two years of experience so I'd love your input.
What makes a great nanny?
This family is wealthy and has a full-time housekeeper so cleaning chores are off the table. I do my charge's laundry, purees and clean up.
I never use my cell phone when working except to speak to the parents. I am never late. My current charge is a six-month-old and I narrate for him and engage in active play.
So how can I improve? TIA for all suggestions.
You never use your phone? How did you post today, via smoke signals? You are too obsequious for me but some people expect this level of subservience.
OP here and you misused the word "obsequious". The no phone rule is mine and mine alone -- and helped me get this job. I simply never use my phone when I am working. I am also in California and posted via my home computer this morning exactly as I am now ( I am off at 3:30 on Monday).
Anonymous
08/17/2015 16:28
Subject: New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:I love the pictures and videos my nanny takes. We download them every few months. So, each family is different.
If you are at all good at reading people and can predict what the family needs, a great nanny, IMO, figures out where the bottlenecks are in the family and quietly takes over a job or changes things to fix them. For example, we have a hard time finding times for baths for our kids because they go to bed early, so the nanny actually scheduled them in for the week, and makes sure everyone is home and ready for a bath before dinner.
You can't make time to bathe your children?
Anonymous
08/17/2015 14:52
Subject: New Nanny Position
I love the pictures and videos my nanny takes. We download them every few months. So, each family is different.
If you are at all good at reading people and can predict what the family needs, a great nanny, IMO, figures out where the bottlenecks are in the family and quietly takes over a job or changes things to fix them. For example, we have a hard time finding times for baths for our kids because they go to bed early, so the nanny actually scheduled them in for the week, and makes sure everyone is home and ready for a bath before dinner.
If you are at all good at reading people and can predict what the family needs, a great nanny, IMO, figures out where the bottlenecks are in the family and quietly takes over a job or changes things to fix them. For example, we have a hard time finding times for baths for our kids because they go to bed early, so the nanny actually scheduled them in for the week, and makes sure everyone is home and ready for a bath before dinner.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 13:20
Subject: New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:I just started a wonderful new nanny position. I have been a full-time nanny for two years and have a BA in Early Childhood Education. I know I am a good nanny. But perhaps there is something I am forgetting or not doing since I only have two years of experience so I'd love your input.
What makes a great nanny?
This family is wealthy and has a full-time housekeeper so cleaning chores are off the table. I do my charge's laundry, purees and clean up.
I never use my cell phone when working except to speak to the parents. I am never late. My current charge is a six-month-old and I narrate for him and engage in active play.
So how can I improve? TIA for all suggestions.
You never use your phone? How did you post today, via smoke signals? You are too obsequious for me but some people expect this level of subservience.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 13:02
Subject: Re:New Nanny Position
Here are some things my nanny has done that I appreciate:
1. Sends me a list of toys for the baby's next stage/age
2. Returns/exchanges baby clothes to stores for me
3. Sends a list of clothes for next size/season.
4. Reads about the developmental stage the baby is in and coming into
5. When we travel, researches cool kiddie places to take baby
6. Doesn't take pics of the baby. If you do, don't send them to your family or post them on social media.
1. Sends me a list of toys for the baby's next stage/age
2. Returns/exchanges baby clothes to stores for me
3. Sends a list of clothes for next size/season.
4. Reads about the developmental stage the baby is in and coming into
5. When we travel, researches cool kiddie places to take baby
6. Doesn't take pics of the baby. If you do, don't send them to your family or post them on social media.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 10:11
Subject: Re:New Nanny Position
Anonymous wrote:Be positive and if don't miND how much are you getting paid.
$25 an hour. It is a great job!
Anonymous
08/17/2015 10:08
Subject: Re:New Nanny Position
Be positive and if don't miND how much are you getting paid.
Anonymous
08/17/2015 09:19
Subject: Re:New Nanny Position
Please don't over-share your personal life. Answer questions when asked but no one wants to hear about your boyfriend or fight with your best friend.
Smile a lot and come to work happy (or pretend to be happy).
Be direct.
Good luck and congrats on your new job. I am already very impressed with you based on the fact that you are never late and never use your phone!
Smile a lot and come to work happy (or pretend to be happy).
Be direct.
Good luck and congrats on your new job. I am already very impressed with you based on the fact that you are never late and never use your phone!
Anonymous
08/17/2015 09:09
Subject: New Nanny Position
I just started a wonderful new nanny position. I have been a full-time nanny for two years and have a BA in Early Childhood Education. I know I am a good nanny. But perhaps there is something I am forgetting or not doing since I only have two years of experience so I'd love your input.
What makes a great nanny?
This family is wealthy and has a full-time housekeeper so cleaning chores are off the table. I do my charge's laundry, purees and clean up.
I never use my cell phone when working except to speak to the parents. I am never late. My current charge is a six-month-old and I narrate for him and engage in active play.
So how can I improve? TIA for all suggestions.
What makes a great nanny?
This family is wealthy and has a full-time housekeeper so cleaning chores are off the table. I do my charge's laundry, purees and clean up.
I never use my cell phone when working except to speak to the parents. I am never late. My current charge is a six-month-old and I narrate for him and engage in active play.
So how can I improve? TIA for all suggestions.