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Which nanny would you go for?

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Chattanoonoo · 18/11/2010 21:23

Currently interviewing nannies and down to a shortlist of 2 who are quite different. One has 4 years experience and seems quite fun and outgoing - the other has about 8 years experience, much more mature but also more reserved and not as much fun. The first candidate has only recently moved to London and doesn't know the local area and has never worked as a full time nanny in London before so she would need time to settle in. The other has worked locally so knows the parks, playgroups etc and what is expected of her. Both have good references - the only negative was that the more mature nanny could be a bit stroppy and bossy (!) but all the refs said she was reliable, punctual and had formed great relationships with the children. My gut instinct says either would be ok but I want someone great for my kids rather than just ok! Which would you go for??

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Chattanoonoo · 18/11/2010 21:30

Thanks both. The other one has a lot of experience though and I can be sure she'll turn up in the morning! I'm not saying she isn't fun but mainly worried about the stroppy and bossy comment from one of her referees.

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thisisyesterday · 18/11/2010 21:26

i would go for the fun one! definitely

also, the fact that she doesn;t know the local area isn't a bad thing, it means they can all explore together. she won't be bored of any of the local attractions, she won't be set in her ways and like going to particular places

4 years is a good amount of experience too

everythingiseverything · 18/11/2010 21:24

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