Ever used, or considered using a Nanny? Just wondering how many people actually do this, and are they very expensive? I imagine it would be, considering some people do it as a full time job. I am just curious......
2006-10-03 05:20:19 · 8 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
I am a nanny, and there are quite a few families in New England that use nannies. It CAN be extremely expensive, but it also could be affordable. If you have a live-in nanny it is cheaper, but the best solution would be a nanny-share situation. It's where you and another family in the area share a nanny. You can always have the kids in one house, you can switch by days, weeks, months etc. The nanny is happy because she still gets a good wage, and you'll be happy because it's cheaper for you. This is a much cheaper idea if you have multiple children. It's a fortune to put multiple kids in daycare. Also, the kids get to get out of the house with the nanny, and they get real one-on-one care. It's a much more flexible solution. ENannySource.com and GreatAupair.com are great web-sites that I have personally used and gotten jobs off of.
2006-10-03 05:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa, That's me! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have a Nanny but a friend does she has a live in nanny she takes care of the kids and gets paid a 1000 a month both are professional people plus she gets meals and lives in the house. but cheaper than 3 kids at daycare all day at 40 each 5 days a week
2006-10-03 12:26:03 · answer #2 · answered by Crystal F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cost depends on where you live, is it just nanny or nanny/ housekeeper, and is it live-in. Depending on how many kids you have it may be comparable to paying for day care, which is $150-300/week depending on where you live. I think there is a website you can look at that matchs people up with girls from Europe that want to come to the US and be live-in nannies. I think it is:
http://www.aupair.com
2006-10-03 14:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by nativeAZ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a nanny and have been one for 12 years, and w/ the same family. I lived in for a long time, then moved out when I started having my own. The kids are now 16 and 14! I bring my kids to work w/me.
Be careful and check them out really well. Make sure you are comfortable. I went to a agency. It can be expensive but worth it. These are your children and their safety don't be cheap!
2006-10-03 12:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by traci s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know people with Nannies and they are very expensive. Where I live they make $500-$700 a week and includes a room, food, time off and paid vacations. Most also want health insurance and taxes also have to be paid.
2006-10-03 12:24:15 · answer #5 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i've used a nanny. i've interview alot until i've found the one that is just right for my child.the expense in having a nanny depend on what you let them do.
2006-10-03 13:47:38 · answer #6 · answered by milkshake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have used one. It was GREAT. Not too bad. Depends on how you obtain her, through an agency, word of mouth, newspaper, etc. I paid about $300 per week and loved it.
2006-10-03 12:33:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is pretty expensive, but if you can afford it, go for it!
2006-10-03 12:22:24 · answer #8 · answered by rosie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋