Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Do you have a nanny cam in your house? I have found a similar thing, but the family is asking if I feel comfortable using a nanny camera. I never minded when I worked in peoples house. I like to wear tank tops at home, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with a camera recording me. This family comes from a very conservative culture. My parents are like this so I know I would be expected to dress conservatively. Similar things would be expected if I were out of my house though so maybe I take the good with the bad?

Most families have cameras. I’m not sure why you wouldn’t feel comfortable but it’s pretty typical.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Do you have a nanny cam in your house? I have found a similar thing, but the family is asking if I feel comfortable using a nanny camera. I never minded when I worked in peoples house. I like to wear tank tops at home, but I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing that with a camera recording me. This family comes from a very conservative culture. My parents are like this so I know I would be expected to dress conservatively. Similar things would be expected if I were out of my house though so maybe I take the good with the bad?

Anonymous wrote:I stopped nannying and just watch a set of twins my DDs age in our home.

We tried the “bring your kid to work thing” and I won’t ever force my child (my number 1) to be at the will of another family and their schedule. Plus they always want to cut your pay.

And obviously I refuse to send my child to a daycare while I spend my day with some other families kids.

I make slightly less than I did when I brought my daughter to work but it’s in the comfort of my own home and I make the schedule. The family gets quality child care for cheaper than it would be if they sent their twins to daycare. It’s a win/win.

I’d just double check on the laws in your state. In some states your technically an in-home daycare if you watch more than one child in your house. Also make sure you find a good family (similar process to finding a nanny family).

I’m watching DHs coworkers twins and we all get along so it’s perfect. It’s been 18 months and still the best. Plus I love the relationship my kid has with the twins I watch. We don’t plan on having another so she’s figuring out how to get along with others her age and socialize.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Sadly not so true in my personal experience.

+1. 1. In what world would a nanny’s unpredicted absence (leaving parents to scramble or miss work) be less disruptive than a preschool that just rearranged teachers and uses administration as back up?! You’re nuts, OP.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Sadly not so true in my personal experience.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.

OP here. I think it's easier to call in sick as a nanny vs. preschool teacher. Families are usually more understanding.

Anonymous wrote:Preschool teacher fits with elementary aged kids and, if your own kids are sick you can call in sick (can’t do that as a nanny as easily). Yes, the pay sucks but the hours mesh.