Anonymous
02/20/2015 10:21
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:I've attended both INA conferences and NNTD the last two years.
I've enjoyed both INA conferences and thought the quality of speakers and workshops I attended were excellent. I also thought the networking opportunities at conference were really helpful to me when I was looking for a new job. I will not be attending this year only because the dates conflict with a family event I have to attend.
Sadly I was dissapointed with both NNTD's (in 2 separate major metro areas) that I attended. I thought they were both poorly planned and not very well thought out. It's dissapointing because I love the premise behind NNTD, but just feel like something is not working. There has to be a reason that the number of events is declining. For example, there isn't even one being held in Los Angeles anymore, which is a huge nanny market.
Yes NNTD seemed like a good idea, a way for networking at a an event closer to home, now there is National Nanny day out and some other stuff, not sure the goals here
Anonymous
02/20/2015 05:54
Subject: NNTD or INA
I'm not going to the next INA conference because it's in Mexico. I always try to go, but I don't trust Mexican security. It's just not at all reliable if you needed anything. You're on your own. There's been a big decrease in their tourism because of this problem. It was a poor selection this year.
Anonymous
02/20/2015 02:33
Subject: NNTD or INA
I've attended both INA conferences and NNTD the last two years.
I've enjoyed both INA conferences and thought the quality of speakers and workshops I attended were excellent. I also thought the networking opportunities at conference were really helpful to me when I was looking for a new job. I will not be attending this year only because the dates conflict with a family event I have to attend.
Sadly I was dissapointed with both NNTD's (in 2 separate major metro areas) that I attended. I thought they were both poorly planned and not very well thought out. It's dissapointing because I love the premise behind NNTD, but just feel like something is not working. There has to be a reason that the number of events is declining. For example, there isn't even one being held in Los Angeles anymore, which is a huge nanny market.
I've enjoyed both INA conferences and thought the quality of speakers and workshops I attended were excellent. I also thought the networking opportunities at conference were really helpful to me when I was looking for a new job. I will not be attending this year only because the dates conflict with a family event I have to attend.
Sadly I was dissapointed with both NNTD's (in 2 separate major metro areas) that I attended. I thought they were both poorly planned and not very well thought out. It's dissapointing because I love the premise behind NNTD, but just feel like something is not working. There has to be a reason that the number of events is declining. For example, there isn't even one being held in Los Angeles anymore, which is a huge nanny market.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 17:05
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:INA exists to increase agency profits, and that's disgusting. Nannies really have no say, unless they get on board with the agency agenda.
I agree and it is sad INA use to be awesome then they got greedy, one of the board members owns several agencies
Back to the topic... I'm also disappointed with their misplaced focus.
Agree this has lost focus
I am the OP and just was wanting to know what nannies like more or just feedback if they have attended NNTD or/and INA conferences
I was saying INA lost its proper focus.
Have you attended any nanny events?
Anonymous
02/19/2015 17:03
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The lawsuit sounds like there was error in both parties mostly a lack of communication.
Please explain how a bad check is "lack of communication"?
I think there was probably bad blood long before he payment. I agree there was a communication break down and in reality neither side was likely blameless.
Perhaps you should read the facts. These relationships are *usually* difficult, aren't they?
Anonymous
02/19/2015 17:03
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:INA exists to increase agency profits, and that's disgusting. Nannies really have no say, unless they get on board with the agency agenda.
I agree and it is sad INA use to be awesome then they got greedy, one of the board members owns several agencies
Back to the topic... I'm also disappointed with their misplaced focus.
Agree this has lost focus
I am the OP and just was wanting to know what nannies like more or just feedback if they have attended NNTD or/and INA conferences
Anonymous
02/19/2015 16:56
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The lawsuit sounds like there was error in both parties mostly a lack of communication.
Please explain how a bad check is "lack of communication"?
I think there was probably bad blood long before he payment. I agree there was a communication break down and in reality neither side was likely blameless.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 16:50
Subject: NNTD or INA
They go where the money goes. In the nanny world money comes from the parents through the agencies.
Nannies don't bring in much money and unfortunately nannies don't have much weight in these matters because parents can and do hire anyone to look after their kids so there isn't much pressure for an organization to be loyal to nannies they need to cater to those with the dollars.
The other sad thing is in order to make themselves competitive nannies spend so much money on these certificates and trainings etc from " nanny friendly businesses" that don't do much for the other than take their money.
Nannies don't bring in much money and unfortunately nannies don't have much weight in these matters because parents can and do hire anyone to look after their kids so there isn't much pressure for an organization to be loyal to nannies they need to cater to those with the dollars.
The other sad thing is in order to make themselves competitive nannies spend so much money on these certificates and trainings etc from " nanny friendly businesses" that don't do much for the other than take their money.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 16:37
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:INA exists to increase agency profits, and that's disgusting. Nannies really have no say, unless they get on board with the agency agenda.
I agree and it is sad INA use to be awesome then they got greedy, one of the board members owns several agencies
Back to the topic... I'm also disappointed with their misplaced focus.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 16:35
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:The lawsuit sounds like there was error in both parties mostly a lack of communication.
Giving the nanny a bad check has nothing to do with communication, and you know it. But nice try.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 15:01
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:The lawsuit sounds like there was error in both parties mostly a lack of communication.
Please explain how a bad check is "lack of communication"?
Anonymous
02/19/2015 14:47
Subject: NNTD or INA
The lawsuit sounds like there was error in both parties mostly a lack of communication.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 11:38
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:She may have been totally justified. I just din't like the abuse charge and the tit for tat.
I did initially like what I found on the initial website, so much so that I wanted to look further into her, but I was bothered when I found that.
Could have been totally justified, and I understand how bad situations can happen, but it still made me not want to associate with that just in case.
She may be the first nanny to have the guts to stand up to (non-celebrity) employers. We need to admire that.
Haha, No I doubt she is the first nanny to stand -up to employers. She doesn't have my admiration. She's not a god. But if you want to be a fan and worship her go for it!
No one is a god, but who do you know who has taken employers to court for wrong doing? Anyone? Most nannies can't even afford to.
Anonymous
02/19/2015 11:25
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:She may have been totally justified. I just din't like the abuse charge and the tit for tat.
I did initially like what I found on the initial website, so much so that I wanted to look further into her, but I was bothered when I found that.
Could have been totally justified, and I understand how bad situations can happen, but it still made me not want to associate with that just in case.
She may be the first nanny to have the guts to stand up to (non-celebrity) employers. We need to admire that.
Haha, No I doubt she is the first nanny to stand -up to employers. She doesn't have my admiration. She's not a god. But if you want to be a fan and worship her go for it!
Anonymous
02/19/2015 11:15
Subject: NNTD or INA
Anonymous wrote:She may have been totally justified. I just din't like the abuse charge and the tit for tat.
I did initially like what I found on the initial website, so much so that I wanted to look further into her, but I was bothered when I found that.
Could have been totally justified, and I understand how bad situations can happen, but it still made me not want to associate with that just in case.
She may be the first nanny to have the guts to stand up to (non-celebrity) employers. We need to admire that.