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What is with these NANNIES???

JillRock96JillRock96 member
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I can't believe how much trouble I am having finding a nanny.  We've now had two excellent (on paper) candidates -- tons of great references and experience, hours/pay worked for them, *seemed* reliable, etc. 

One I even completed a phone interview with.  Then, she cancelled (by text) an hour before we were supposed to meet.  I gave her the benefit of the doubt (ONE time) and rescheduled.  I confirmed the rescheduled date via text and e-mail, and she responded that she would be there.  Then she didn't show.  No text, e-mail, phone call, etc.  I even texted her to see if she was ok.  That was two weeks ago -- no response.

Then we just had another that again, sounded fantastic and had great references, recently had a background check, is CPR certified, etc.  She cancelled early Saturday morning because of a death in the family (understandable), but said that she would be back in town Monday and could meet Monday or Tuesday.  Didn't respond to my e-mail about meeting Tuesday, and didn't return DH's call. 

I'm at a loss!

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  • jenn2929jenn2929
    We had the same problem when we were looking for a nanny about 8 months ago.  There seems to be a large lack of work ethic and committment.  I'm so sorry you're going through this.  I hope you find a great nanny soon!
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  • EverAfterinMiEverAfterinMi

    I had the same issue... when I used Craigslist. At least on Care.com, I did have that issue only once and I told the site and they removed her. We are on our 2nd nanny now and she's been with us for 19 months and I pray she will be for another couple years.

    Finding a nanny is seriously one of the most frustration processes I've ever experienced. A close second to infertility! Lol

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  • qtpa2tqtpa2t member
    I am sorry you are going through this.  Both my business partner and I have had issues with nannies we've used.  I'm sure there are good ones out there, but it is a slightly odd subset of society.
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  • LALASEPT05LALASEPT05 member

    We're having a hard time too. I've met a few people from the websites but have found professionalism lacking as well. I've met some through the agencies and really like them but am daunted by the agency fee a bit. I think we'll probably end up hiring through the agency just because of professionalism. We're just coming off of a bad experience so I really want to get it right.

    We had one woman come over and go through all of our cabinets and refrigerator to see the kids stuff...she then opened my dishwasher and asked 'are these dirty?" I mean it's crazy how hard it is.

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  • Soon2beMrs.SivertSoon2beMrs.Sivert
    Finding a nanny stinks! We used one last summer for 1-2 days a week and it was a HUGE hassle. Thankfully our moms watch the girls now but if I had to do it all over again, nanny search wise, I'd totally use a service. I don't trust any nannies anymore because of stories like this. Not only do they not show up for interviews they don't show up for work. 
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  • dundasgirldundasgirl

    Brutal! 

    I got a recommendation for a baby-sitter..I talked to her about it...she gave me her resume.  I emailed her to set up a time for her to meet the kids and DH.  She never got back to me.  I see her all the time because she is one of the helpers at Reed's preschool and she is great while she's there.  I talked to her about it, and she told me she isn't baby-sitting anymore because she got a second job.

    Um, it takes 2 seconds to email me and tell me that?!?!?!

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  • JillRock96JillRock96 member
    imagedundasgirl:

    Brutal! 

    I got a recommendation for a baby-sitter..I talked to her about it...she gave me her resume.  I emailed her to set up a time for her to meet the kids and DH.  She never got back to me.  I see her all the time because she is one of the helpers at Reed's preschool and she is great while she's there.  I talked to her about it, and she told me she isn't baby-sitting anymore because she got a second job.

    Um, it takes 2 seconds to email me and tell me that?!?!?!

    Exactly!  This is my problem.  Specifically with these two, they don't ever have to see me or even talk to me on the phone -- they could send me a text or email and be done with it. 

    We're using both craigslist and sittercity, both which we've had success with in the past.  Especially since it's only part-time, I just can't justify the expense of a service.  But, I guess if you don't use a service, this is what you get.

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  • EriksgalEriksgal
    We are just starting our search through care.com. I will use an agency if we have to but I'm also tying to avoid the fees. I can't get over the number of applicants that have asked if they cam bring their little kid with them - um no! And ones that ask if I can be flexible on the start time like an hour later. We interviewed someone that seemed great last weekend and I have a few more interviews set up for this weekend. I agree this is a frustrating process!
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