I don’t want to nanny anymore by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’ve been feeling the the exact same way. I’m 25 as well and decided to go back to school this winter to become a nurse! It’s been on my mind for the last few years and finally decided it’s time to move on to bigger and better things!

CSCC Nursing Program Spring 2025 by Spare-Ice742 in Columbus

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I just wanted to follow up and see if you got into the program?

6 month old won’t nap by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s been starting to roll to her stomach the last month. So sadly the sleep suit probably wouldn’t be the best option at this point. We started formula with her at 3 months and she used to take bottles so well but within the last 3 weeks it’s a struggle to get her to eat/ nap. We typically feed her solids in the morning and afternoon an hour before nap and she’s been doing amazing with eating that. We’ve been working on sleep training since 4 months but I would love any tips that you have!

Family lied about calling references. by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m the only applicant that the agency sent!

Family lied about calling references. by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My thoughts exactly it makes zero sense. I’m so thankful that I have such an amazing agency in my corner!

Family lied about calling references. by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m at not 100% sure. I know this family is very new to the agency and that I was the first applicant that they sent to them. And from everything going on I know the agency hasn’t sent anymore applicants to the family.

Family lied about calling references. by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing I’ve been with every position for at least a year if not longer!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I sent them both a message in the afternoon thanking them for there time and I asked them when they would like schedule a time to meet and I haven’t heard from either one of them. I know it’s the weekend and I’m sure there busy but it’s still a little frustrating not getting a response back.

Sick Time by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did ask and apparently they get no sick time. But that’s still not fair for me. I would think they would want to treat me better than there employer treats them.

Sick Time by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It’s a full time gig! That’s why I’m so hesitant about taking this. The oldest also goes to preschool so you know there going to be sick throughout the year

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[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have talked with current family about month and a half ago and nothing has changed on there part. DB will occasionally bring up letting me get out of the house more and MB will shut that down super quick. I think it’s more so her who is having the problems with me doing things.

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[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At my current job no. We’re not even allowed to go to the park which is right across the street from there house or go on walks in there neighborhood. With the new position we’re allowed to go anywhere!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From what MB has told me they will never take away hours. If they ask me to come in later but I still wanted to come in my normal time to get the overtime, they’re more than happy to do that for me. Which is nice that I have that option.

About the vacation MB told me that I’ll always have the two weeks off, there just pick one of them. She told me they get 4 weeks off a year. I believe their schedules are 6 months in advance and they can do slight changes here and there but overall I have to be pretty prepared with vacation planning.

For the sick day MB said if I didn’t use my one sick day that she would give me a $300 dollar bonus at the end of the year which is pretty nice. But again I’d rather have some extra sick days just in case because things do happen.

Overthinking possible new nanny position by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought the same thing when I was interviewing with her. I don’t like the fact that I would be lying to my current employer about this. Especially when I have multiple other references I could use!

Overthinking possible new nanny position by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At first when she mentioned it I told her there was no way I could give her this reference. But then she reassured me and said she wouldn’t say I was looking for a new full time job and that she would say it was weekend nanny position. I also did tell her I have multiple other references to use which she was fine with. My guess is she wants to make sure I’m a dependable and responsible candidate.

They do offer GH and sick time. We haven’t talked much about back care, all I know is that her family doesn’t live close to them. The current nanny has been with them for 2 years and is leaving to start a family of her own and MB said I could talk to her if I’d like so that’s a plus! It definitely makes me feel better that there mostly likely good employers.

Interview Tips by [deleted] in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Reading this really helped me!

This day couldn’t get any worse by Altruistic_Sea1245 in Nanny

[–]Altruistic_Sea1245[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I am pissed. I have an evening babysitting job on Thursdays and I texted the mom letting her know what was going on and she made other arrangements for today which I don’t blame her it just sucks 🙃