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I think I found a nanny!

*sparky**sparky* member
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I posted the other day about my job stress and just about everyone suggested I get a nanny to come to the house. So I put an ad out there and I think I have found the perfect person!

I have requested her background check and she is meeting with DH tomorrow. I already met with her and I think I covered all the important questions but wanted to ask what you think are important questions/issues to cover when hiring a nanny? I am just really anxious to get someone in here's don't want to miss anything just because I am feeling too optimistic.

I am hoping she can start at the beginning of Jan so I can give my current sitter adequate notice.

TIA!

 

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Re: I think I found a nanny!

  • emberlee3emberlee3 member
    You can ask some "what would you do if X happened" type questions, to assess her problem solving skills. I used the resources on care.com and babycenter to come up with questions.
    DS born 8/8/09 and DD born 6/12/12.
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  • TheBorg7of9TheBorg7of9 member
    edited December 2014
    Ask about whether she's willing to get the flu shot and whopping cough shot. Ask if she'll do housework. Ask if she's authorized to work in the US. And congrats!!
    My TTC History:
    2009: missed miscarriage #1 at 9 weeks (trisomy 16)
    2010: Infertility
    2011: Diagnosis and treatment (low sperm count, anastrozole for DH, clomid for me + IUI)
    2012: Baby #1
    2014: Baby #2
    October 2015: missed miscarriage #2 at 11 weeks (trisomy 22)
    March 2016 BFP#5, due November 2016.

    My Charts since 2009

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  • MommyAttyMommyAtty member
    Go through the duties you want her to perform and see if she's okay with them. For example, if you want her to start dinner, or do laundry, or do light cleaning. You want to ensure you are on the same page about expectations. And congrats on taking steps to make your family successful!!! Good for you!!!
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  • *sparky**sparky* member
    Thanks - good suggestions! It went well and we are just waiting on the background check now. I really hope this works out!

     

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  • alli2672alli2672 member

    I remember your post.  You sounded really stressed.  I hope it works out!

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  • bumpuser10331514bumpuser10331514 member
    I'd ask if she has any issues with you using a nannycam - even if you're not using a nannycam. But I wouldn't tell her you're not using a nannycam. I'd just say, "It's not to monitor you, but it just lets me check in and see the kids during the day." I realize it seems a little Big-Brotherish, but there's a lot of benefits.
    One boy (11.26.12) and one girl (2.28.14)
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