Anonymous
Post 04/19/2016 23:09     Subject: Are there any agencies in DC worth using?


Well said. "Agencies have become worse than useless."

+1,000,000
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 18:45     Subject: Re:Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

Anonymous wrote:Live-in nanny here. I use nannies4hire, gonannies, enannysource, care and sittercity, in addition to DCUM. I've found that agencies are worse than useless, and it's a waste of time to jump through their hoops.

Well said. "Agencies have become worse than useless."
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 15:25     Subject: Re:Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

Live-in nanny here. I use nannies4hire, gonannies, enannysource, care and sittercity, in addition to DCUM. I've found that agencies are worse than useless, and it's a waste of time to jump through their hoops.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 14:28     Subject: Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

I always refer people to the Forums on this site (DC Urban Moms).
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 14:18     Subject: Re:Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

Anonymous wrote:I live in SW DC. Ideally DC or Nova.


Try urban sitter.

I'm with them and I can choose which family I want to work for. Most of the family offer a good pay too.

(I'm author of "Need help" thread)


Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 13:58     Subject: Re:Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

I live in SW DC. Ideally DC or Nova.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 13:33     Subject: Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

Where abouts do you want to work, OP?
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 13:32     Subject: Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

I recommend using list serves. Agencies have become useless unless you have no other option.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 13:32     Subject: Re:Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

Btw, I'm a nanny that's looking.
Anonymous
Post 04/14/2016 13:29     Subject: Are there any agencies in DC worth using?

I've been looking on my own for a while. I have not had good experiences with prior agencies. Any advice is welcome.