tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post2674416963350998554..comments2023-10-31T06:06:59.528-04:00Comments on How to Be the Best Nanny : Is it Awkward Discussing Problems With Your Boss? Did You See This Segment on Today?Best Nanny Newsletterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06103799261254020125noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-33516065949366489672011-10-23T17:37:25.839-04:002011-10-23T17:37:25.839-04:00I agree! I'm an employer, I know my employees ...I agree! I'm an employer, I know my employees could try and get a job at another business at any time- I just make sure they're loyal to me by treating them well, being honest and interested in them as people and their careers, and thanking them when thanks is due! It's not that hard to keep a good person. It's time to start treating nannies as the professionals they are- how embarrassing for that woman to not even think a contract is normal! And 100% agree they should have had a nanny in this conversation- let's stop being scared and start communicating properly!Rachelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-4660956687647619952011-10-22T08:12:34.534-04:002011-10-22T08:12:34.534-04:00As a nanny and babysitter, I would find it difficu...As a nanny and babysitter, I would find it difficult to work for a parent who hoarded me from potentially picking up side babysitting positions when they didn't need me. If they aren't going to pay to retain me. Yes, I have had employers worried about me being poached, but they have always said to me, if some one makes an offer on you, please let us know if you would consider it so we can counter offer. I am fair and realistic, and do look at big pictures. If my intial employers are good people and try their best, I am loyal. These employers have in turn mentioned me to friends and neighbors The more families I get to know the better it is to have that network in case something happens when bosses don't need me to work for them anymore.<br /><br />I also wish they had spoken to reputable nanny agents to get our industry's spin on it all.Lisahttp://modernizingmarypoppins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-1893677913685377822011-10-21T13:49:00.313-04:002011-10-21T13:49:00.313-04:00Parents just need to choose their words wisely and...Parents just need to choose their words wisely and don't micromanage. That's the best advice in segment, to not complain and micromanage. Being a nanny is hard enough withou criticism. Seriously some parents criticize and complain too much and that's why nannies leave jobs. It is hard to take criticism at this job.Nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356890156093593889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-20766444908824461932011-10-21T13:18:47.294-04:002011-10-21T13:18:47.294-04:00Their advice is ok. Just wish they would include c...Their advice is ok. Just wish they would include caregivers in the discussion rather than just talking about them.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750278225955643732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-773373869463725905.post-76259623132609972912011-10-21T06:33:10.106-04:002011-10-21T06:33:10.106-04:00I just hate that they always lump sitters and nann...I just hate that they always lump sitters and nannies together. They never even mentioned au pairs. <br /><br />The questions asked are good and the answers ok when you view the video clip. It's true that the nanny is going to work for the nicer mom and the one that pays the most. <br /><br />I disagree about checking out sittercity for going rates. Online nanny websites ALWAYS under pay because they don't take into account the experience and education of many very great professional nannies.<br /><br />Best advice of all was they said not to micromanage your nanny. I know many friends that leave jobs because of that.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11213382229701873907noreply@blogger.com