Hi Everyone,
Advice needed....looking at hiring a new nanny as current one has given notice...there is 2 really in the running so far (am meeting two more tomorrow but thought i'd get some initial thoughts now)....the position is live-in, sole charge
Nanny 1. Really liked her - warmed to her immediately. Currently looking after 2 kids same age as mine. Does not have NNEB but did degree in Childhood studies and has CRB check and current first aid. She looks like she's going to be quite flexible and fun. However, she will only be taking her driver's exam first week of Sept - she looks to be pretty confident. I need her to drive my eldest to nursery - we live in london - it is a short drive - like 5-10 mins - but even if she were to pass, i'm not sure how worried i should be.... Anyway, apart from that, i really liked her, added bonus that i found her on my own so no agency fees.
Nanny 2. NNEB, driver, and seems to be very qualified and unflappable. i didn't warm to her as instantly as i did with nanny #1 but i did warm to her a bit more as the conversation continued. She seemed a bit more introverted - like when i asked her if she had any questions for me, she said not really. She has good references, one was with a family of nearly 6 years. She will probably be more expensive than nanny #1 by about £30-40 per week (net,so probably £60-70 after taxes and NI), and also i will have to pay nearly £2000 in agency fees as she was put forward by an agency. I'm trying not to make money the biggest issue, but i would like to see views of other mums re nanny #1. or if you would ignore her completely as she will be a new-ish driver.
Sorry to ramble, doing my head in!