I.e. Resist the urge to comment and the the provocations die a slow and quiet thread death.

Anonymous wrote:Personally I would never work for a muslim family.

Another provocation.

DCUM, rise above!

Personally I would never work for a muslim family.

Anonymous wrote:I'm the PP who still thinks this may be a provocative post, and I'm also a Muslim nanny. They will let you know in conversation about their holidays, habits, dietary restrictions, and so on, just like any other family would. I think it's a good thing you asked, and it's good to keep an ear out for the family's preferences. But like with any other large group of people, there are many variations on the theme and generalizing about Muslims (or Christians, Jews, etc.) on the internet is borderline offensive.

I am not Muslim, but I agree with this PP. If the family chose not to hire a Muslim nanny, that likely indicates that they are not expecting the nanny to do anything special besides what they talked about (pork and alcohol).

You'll encounter holidays as they happen.

i've worked for muslims in London - they were a pork free house, and their girls didn't eat candy made with gelatin. That was it. Otherwise they were just like every other family I've worked for

Anonymous wrote:Do they allowed you to wear shoes in their house? because most Muslim people take out their shoes and bare foot in their house.

In Ramadan (holly month/fasting month /30 days) it will be nice if you not eating your lunch in front of them (if they work from home). I think they dont mind at all but just to be nice.

Dont bring dog into their house (but some Pakistani Muslim do have dogs) You need to ask them abt this.

If you bring something for them i.e pumpkin pie make sure there is no LARD in the ingredient.

hurray for pragmatic and useful advice on DCUM!

I hope you get better soon.

Anonymous wrote:I'm the PP who still thinks this may be a provocative post, and I'm also a Muslim nanny. They will let you know in conversation about their holidays, habits, dietary restrictions, and so on, just like any other family would. I think it's a good thing you asked, and it's good to keep an ear out for the family's preferences. But like with any other large group of people, there are many variations on the theme and generalizing about Muslims (or Christians, Jews, etc.) on the internet is borderline offensive.

It's no offensive. Get over yourself. I'm so sick of people whining about being offended over every little thing.

Anonymous wrote:So I interviewed with a Muslim family and it went very well. They said I am their top pick and can start on Monday. I learned that they are from Pakistan and are Muslim. I asked what I could do to respect their culture and religion, and they just asked me not to bring pork or alcohol into their home. I just wondering if there is anything else to be considerate of. I don't want to disrespect them or make them feel awkward by me asking too many questions. Thank you!

For lunch you can still bring you chicken or turkey sandwich. Just don't let their kids eat it.

I'm the PP who still thinks this may be a provocative post, and I'm also a Muslim nanny. They will let you know in conversation about their holidays, habits, dietary restrictions, and so on, just like any other family would. I think it's a good thing you asked, and it's good to keep an ear out for the family's preferences. But like with any other large group of people, there are many variations on the theme and generalizing about Muslims (or Christians, Jews, etc.) on the internet is borderline offensive.

Do they allowed you to wear shoes in their house? because most Muslim people take out their shoes and bare foot in their house.

In Ramadan (holly month/fasting month /30 days) it will be nice if you not eating your lunch in front of them (if they work from home). I think they dont mind at all but just to be nice.

Dont bring dog into their house (but some Pakistani Muslim do have dogs) You need to ask them abt this.

If you bring something for them i.e pumpkin pie make sure there is no LARD in the ingredient.

Anonymous wrote:I think you are trying to stir things up, but the answer is that you asked, they answered, and now you respect their wishes. Bringing alcohol to a nannying job seems like a no brainer, so if you are OK without pork for lunch, you should be all set.

PP:
I strongly disagree that OP is trying to "stir things up."
She just wants to be respectful and not start off on the wrong foot.

Geez, your attitude really sucks.

OP, I am sorry for this ignorant poster.
I am not sure how strict your employers are, but some Muslim men
& women do not approve of showing too much bare skin.

Even if it is hot + you show up in a T-shirt and shorts, they may find
such attire offensive.
But again, it would all depend on how fundamental they are toward
their faith.

And they may not acknowledge Christmas so I wouldn't integrate
Santa anything in regards to the children's activities.

Anonymous wrote:I think you are trying to stir things up, but the answer is that you asked, they answered, and now you respect their wishes. Bringing alcohol to a nannying job seems like a no brainer, so if you are OK without pork for lunch, you should be all set.

I think you're missing something with your condescending attitude. You gave yourself away by assuming that OP needs to eat only one meal while working. FYI, most nannies work 10 hours a day. I work 12 hours a day, so all my meals are at work.

I think you are trying to stir things up, but the answer is that you asked, they answered, and now you respect their wishes. Bringing alcohol to a nannying job seems like a no brainer, so if you are OK without pork for lunch, you should be all set.

So I interviewed with a Muslim family and it went very well. They said I am their top pick and can start on Monday. I learned that they are from Pakistan and are Muslim. I asked what I could do to respect their culture and religion, and they just asked me not to bring pork or alcohol into their home. I just wondering if there is anything else to be considerate of. I don't want to disrespect them or make them feel awkward by me asking too many questions. Thank you!