live-in nanny needed asap

My live-in nanny got a job offer in her line of study that she couldn't refuse.

Now looking for a live-in nanny on southeast side of Houston ASAP. I live in a fantastic area in an established neighborhood.

Your own reliable transportation, DL, and personal cell phone required. Includes modest weekly stipend, room/board, car insurance, paid cell service, and weekly fuel stipend.

I was able to find a fantastic nanny via ECCIE before, but like I said she had an offer she couldn't refuse.

I prefer it not be a provider, only to avoid scheduling conflicts. But someone who is accepting of the industry would be awesome!

Thanks for any great referrals everyone!

Marie

BUMP

You must be out of your goddamn mind. You're looking for someone to take care of your kid ON A HOOKERBOARD? That is just dumb. Dumb. dumb. dumb.

She is a provider. She wants someone who does not pass judgment on her profession. This is actually a logical choice to try.

She is not wanting another provider, just someone who doesnt care that she is. You post on CL and its not like you an just tell every applicant, "Oh, btw, I'm an escort" cause MANY will back out then and there, not to mention she cant put it in the ad and the possibility of family and friends who dont know could find out.

I'm sorry "through my eyes", I guess you're dumbass too. She could easily sign up on care.com and find a good nanny that wouldn't care what the hell she does for work as long as she got paid. Again dumb dumb dumb.

Lets keep comments limited to the subject being discussed please.

The Colonel

I must agree that there are better avenues to find someone to care for your child. There are all kinds of services that provide thorough background checks (arrest records, sex offender records, etc.) and even reviews/references from other moms in the community. If we were talking about a dog, cat, or bird, that's one thing. But, your CHILD? I don't think that a SMHB is a place that desirable nannies would frequent. There are plenty of women on these sites who could care less what your job is, and that could be discussed during the interview if you feel that's need to know info. When you're seeking a nanny, you want to go about it in a way that minimizes the risks you take when entrusting a stranger with your child's well being as much as possible. I just think that there's way too much that could go wrong using a SHMB to find childcare.

Edited to say: I went through the same thing when I moved to Indiana. I have no family here and had no idea who I could trust when it came to after hours care. I reached out to the directors of their daycare, and they were more than helpful. I have a multitude of resources and would be more than happy to share through PM if you'd like.

You must be out of your goddamn mind. You're looking for someone to take care of your kid ON A HOOKERBOARD? That is just dumb. Dumb. dumb. dumb. Originally Posted by yourworstnightmare

Perhaps you could try some nanny job boards? Or craiglists and then screen, screen, screen. They don't have to know your real job. You'll have to provide an excellent cover for your wild schedule but it can be done.

About six years ago, when I was laid off from my "real" job, I babysat a few children of parent's from my old job.

Although I'm not available to babysit NOW, if I were to retire, taking care of children might be a good idea to try.

The woman is trying to find someone to help her out. I can understand why some people are negative. One post. Sure. But two (and I bet that you were thinking of adding more!)? So uncool.

Good luck, elle!

Elisabeth

You must be out of your goddamn mind. You're looking for someone to take care of your kid ON A HOOKERBOARD? That is just dumb. Dumb. dumb. dumb. Originally Posted by yourworstnightmare

wow...if you took the time to read her post it said she previously found a nanny via eccie and she's just checking to see if there are any others that may have the info for her again...if it worked once it could work again...she's not the only provider that uses a nanny so another provider could be able to pass on some info to her for someone that is good...your post was both ignorant and unhelpful and you have the nerve to call two other members of this forum dumb or dumbasses...wow...you must feel really good today...anyways, like the mods said, keeping things on topic - yummymarie you may want to post this in the girls section instead of business services because of people like this who will fill the thread with garbage instead of useful information.

+1 poppy71!

Nightmare,

Yes, I am signed up on care.com, sittercity.com, aupaircare.com, taken out a local ad, called and visiting daycares.

My last nanny had an impeccable history, was fantastic with my children, would cook, clean, tutor, go on outings, and everything else a mother could ever desire in a caretaker. But she was so talented and intelligent in her career field that she got an immediate employment offer she had to jump on, and I wish her the best. She was a provider's daughter. Check my threads from late July, early August to see how I found her.

The lady I had before that was a seasoned mother who was good with the kids and housework, but emptied my liquor cabinet while she worked...I got her via word of mouth from friends and neighbors. She was nosy as hell too.

Let's not forget the other sitters from care.com...they lasted about 2 weeks and would cancel constantly stating health problems, transportation issues, and family emergencies. Imagine my dismay when I am 4 hours away on tour and I get a call that she's not coming and my teenager has to stay home and miss school so his siblings aren't left alone...

So yes, I don't have one ounce of shame, guilt, or hesitance when it comes to conferring with my "coworkers" and clientele with a problem that they may have a solution or referral for.

Now, let me make myself very clear here. I don't want to see another word from you in response or otherwise. Please PM me should you feel like speaking your mind. I have a very serious task of finding the right person for the position, and I would appreciate my thread not getting clogged up with opinions which were never asked for.

To all the rest if you, thank you for you understanding and support.

Good luck and I hope you find your new nanny, but do not be deterred.

Unfortunately, you will find that there are too many ignorant and loud mouthed jackasses on the board that think their narrow minded opinions are somehow valid when they are just rude and inappropriate.

. . . Too many cowards hiding behind a keyboard spouting garbage contaminate this board!

My sincerest apologies, Marie, if my post offended you. I didn't mean to do so in offering my suggestion. I understand your frustrations, and I wish you luck in your pursuit to find suitable childcare!

yeah that guy is a newbie..

Well what do you know...which of all my ads for childcare came through for me AGAIN....ECCIE! Which others failed miserably??? Need I name them??? This community is all about non-judgement, networking, referrals, AND discretion...a pretty powerful combination that continues to work for me ...and my family :-)