Nannies and families alike: Once you have initiated the nanny-employer relationship, and begin to settle in for the long haul, pay special attention to the evolution of the relationship within the first three-to-six months. This time frame is critical with regard to evaluating workload and responsibilities.
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No Comments Unfortunately, money often stirs up the most conflict between nannies and their in-home employers. It is a fact that many nannies, based on surveys and reports, admit to being underpaid for their daily hours and workload involved. Taking this into consideration, salary, starting pay, hours and annual raises must be dealt with in compromise because there are two parties to please.
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There’s no way to avoid them; tricky, sometimes embarrassing and awkward situations come up fairly frequently within the household between nannies and their employers. This section will highlight potential situations and provide information and tips on how to directly deal with the inevitable.
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There is nothing more important than a strong mother-nanny relationship. It is this relationship that is the most strained, tested and tried throughout a nanny’s working experience with a family.
Here’s the reality of the situation at hand: As a mother, you want to find someone who is dependable, nurturing, supportive and spirited–who will take care of your children as if they were her own. But, wait. Isn’t that a lot to ask? And, aren’t you paying the nanny to do just that? Being a nanny is a job after all, but it can become quite a confusing situation for everyone involved.
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What is a typical day like for a nanny? That’s a hard question to answer, as there are a million and one variables that can affect generalized procedures and schedules on a daily basis. If you like adventure and an ever-changing environment, being a nanny might be right up your alley.
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Approach your nanny interview with the mindset that you are the individual conducting the interview (not the family whom is interviewing you).
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Whether you have decided to become a nanny or you are a current nanny looking for a new family, there are many considerations to take into account before taking this leap of faith and ultimately accepting a nanny job.
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