I cant imagine going back to working long days (and nanny hours are long) looking after babies and children while my little one is in childcare... so what happens to a nanny once she has kids of her own? Do I need a career change? I would love to hear what other people have to say about this?
Ideally I would love to take my little girl to work and look after other kids her age at the same time, but would parents be willing to hire a nanny that brings her own child along? I have talked to a few parents and most are not that willing to have a nanny with a baby, which is fair enough (you don't bring a baby to the office) but what I did find disturbing was that some parents are not even willing to hire you if you have a baby that is in child care... NOW that's what I would call discrimination.
All these questions and I don't have many answer. I do know a few nannies and the majority that do have kids of their own, leave work and do something else. Some stay home to look after their little ones solely, others look into a completely different direction. So is being a nanny a career or just a temporary position that will eventually become impossible to carry on?
Hey Anna. I've just become a childminder, so that i can look after my child & some of the v lovely local children. Im a firm believer in the benifits of siblings how ever i dont know if we will have more babies of our own. I'd like to think with the right aproach you will find the right family who would be happy for you to take your babe. There are many benefits for all ages to socialise together & understand each other. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you that does give me hope! Ideally I would love to be able to look after my little girl and not send her to childcare while I look after other kids :)
DeleteYou could set up a home daycare. Your local council might have some info.
ReplyDeleteHey Anna - I had my first child 17 years ago after being a nanny for 12 years (oops just added that up). For the first two years, I took him to work with me, then I had number two and my clients were still asking me for bookings. The only change I made was to drop my hours back to 4 days instead of the 5 full days and weekend evening for babysitting.
ReplyDeleteI kept my rate at the same level and when I became pregnant with number three I said - no, the kids out weigh me and I started caring for children in my home, or the home of a close friend who had two children the same age as mine. I only stepped 'out of the sandpit' when we moved interstate and I decided to take some time with number four as the last one at home.
My employers were outstanding and I was still being head hunted with two kids in tow. Over the years I have been in touch with some of the families. When we meet up one of the first things they ask is 'How is the baby' who is getting his P plates next week!! Nanny Mummying or Nanny Sharing is outrageously rewarding. It was only when I brought my own kids with that house duties weren't expected of me!
You have a point Marina, I really should just look into bringing my baby along for the ride. I think I have just been meeting the wrong kind of parents that are not that keen on nannies with their own kids, but you give me hope :)
DeleteThanks Rin! I have looked into home daycare but my place is just not big enough to accommodate any extra kids, but that would have been good.
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