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Deciding Which Type of Nanny is Right for You
There are different types of nannies. Some examples include college aged nannies, grandmother nannies, retired teachers, baby nurses, night nannies, housekeeper nannies and babysitters. It is important to decide prior to your search which type of nanny is the best fit for you and your family. Keep in mind that a college aged nanny is probably not going to be around for the long-run - whether it&...
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Definition of Nanny and Other Household Help
Nanny - A nanny is employed by a family in either a live-in or live-out basis and can be full time or part time. The function of a nanny is essentially to be responsible to care for all the children in the home in a largely unsupervised setting. Duties are typically focused on childcare and any household chores or tasks related to the children. A nanny may or may not have any formal training; ho...
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How Do I Let My Nanny Go?
Whether it's on good or bad terms, letting go of your nanny is never easy. If your nanny has done a good job and the reason you are letting them go has nothing to do with them (you lost your job, are dealing other financial issues, decided to stay home, etc) then you should always give your nanny at least 2 weeks notice. You can also help her find another job by letting others know that you...
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How Has the Economy Affected Hiring a Nanny?
It used to be most nannies were experienced professionals who had been doing it for years... but when the economy took a dive, many women became nannies solely to pay their bills. We've seen many office and admin assistants and telemarketers step into the nanny world only as a means to make ends meet. On the flip side, we've also seen many nurses and teachers who have lost their jobs t...
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How Much Housework Should A Nanny Do?
This really depends on the nanny. Some nannies are more than happy to help you out around the house, as long as it does not interfere with caring for the children. Other nannies are adamant about not doing any housework. You will need to ask the nanny during her interview how she feels about this subject. You will also want to ask her references the same question. Many nannies will tell yo...
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How to Choose the Right Nanny Agency
If you've tried finding a nanny yourself and have decided that it's just too much work, you may want to try hiring a nanny agency to do the job for you. Here are some questions to consider that will help you decide which nanny agency to use. How long have they been in business? Five years or more is a good place to start. Most of the best agencies have been est...
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I'm Looking for a Nanny.. Where Do I Place Ads?
If you're on a budget and can't afford thousands of dollars to go through an agency who does all the work for you, then placing your own ads is the first step towards finding your nanny. You will want to place ads in local newspapers (print and online), online message boards and online classifieds. There are also plenty of online nanny services that allow you to pay a small fee and then ...
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Nanny Benefits-What's the Norm?
Many household employees ask for or expect the following: • Paid Time Off (PTO): typically 5 - 15 days paid off, (usually consisting of at least 1 week vacation and 4-6 sick days). The dates for vacation time are mutually agreed on by the family and nanny. • Health insurance (typically 50% paid by family for first year and fully paid after first year) • Gas reimbursement if nan...
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Nanny Interview Tips
1. Interview and Observation Explore why this nanny wants to be a nanny. Has she been a nanny before? What makes her interested in your particular job vs. somebody else’s job. How does the nanny feel about working long hours? Being a full time nanny is much different from part time nanny responsibilities, babysitting or working at a pre-school/day care. Is the nanny genuine and sincere? Is she ...
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Nanny Salaries-What's the Going Rate?
Nanny salaries vary greatly depending on the following: City you live in Your job requirements Years of experience Educational background What the nanny was making prior Number of children Number of hours working Whether or not the job is live-in or out Whether or not their is housekeeping, laundry, errands or cooking Whether or not benefits are offered Other job perks Here is a...
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