the nannies who want to moan,get advice,scream,be happy staff room thread!!!

Hi eleusis,

That is so sweet, bless her! They are both so absolutely adorable, I was tempted to smuggle them out when I left!! Made my day, thanks. Hope your new nanny is working out well.

New job is going so well, bosses are fab, got my contract last week, finally but they printed off the nannyjob specimen contract and I had a lot I disagreed with on that! We sat down, I explained why I disagreed and we changed the wording on some, deleted others and added some of our own, we now have a (rather long!) contract which covers us all.
The boys are gorgeous but bloody hard work! I am shattered. Although had a week off last week and looked after my first set of twins, who are now 10 and they are just as hard work but in a completely different way! Was a lovely week though and I had loads of big big cuddles and kisses (except when any of their friends where around, of course!)

Hi all
I have been in my new job now 3weeks and it has gone really well.The twins are beautiful and have taken to me fine,which has put the parents minds at rest.
Parent seem nice they are only in their 20's which makes me feel sooo old.
I have fallen asleep most nights for a hour as i am shatterd,i had forgot how hard it is looking after little ones!
It was my last day for 3weeks today as mum is a teacher.My son's school do not break up till 4th so i have 2WEEKS to do what i want and get paid for it.
hope things get better for those still looking for work.
Happy Easter.

That's a bit scary Jenna

Where did they get you from? If it was from an agency - you need to warn them

I am so fed up of families changing their minds on what their nedds are, not paying taxes and just generally treating us like crap. If i could do something else i would. Unfortunately, im 35 and nannying is all ive ever done so have no experience doing anything else

Oh yeah..... and where on earth are all the jobs?I am even askng for less money now, but there are just NO jobs!!!!

Ohh I agree Phraedd its fab isn't it

Had a wierd one on Monday night.... amongst other odd stuff I woke up at 4.30am and the dad was in my bedroom (I was sharing with baby) looking at me...freaked me out, hadn't even met him as was asleep when I arrived!!! Baby was soundo so hadn't come in to see him...said he was saying goodbye to baby before work but then went back to bed!!! Guess who cancelled the rest of her nights with them? LOL

I only temp now as it is so much easier. I am in charge of who I work for and on what basis - It's lovely!

Hi all,

A positive thread from me

Sorry have not been on much recently..my nanny share for 2 families became 3 families...so 3 babies (not all at the same time obv) and my 2 children...also been doing some sleeptraining and night maternity nannying recently so have been VERY VERY busy.

I love my job.... what you have to remember ladies is that while between jobs being a nanny is really cr*p when you get a job that you love its the most amazing career ever...so hang on in there, you will all find your perfect jobs!

Jenna

I think actually a period of unemployment on your CV looks better than a job you only stayed in for 3 weeks.

These people sound like they would be be very nice employers. I think you did the right thing.

Goodluck finding a nicer family to work for.

hi angisnuts
Sorry to read things have not worked out but if you do not feel 100% sure then i would keep looking.i know how hard it is to find a job with a child and when one comes along you want to take it.you have to make sure that it suits you and your childs needs as well.
while i was out of work i became a dinner lady for 2hours a day,wage not the best but it helped alot.have you avertised on Gumtree,nanny job,netmums just a few i can think of.
oh it would be so nice if life was easy,no such luck.
sending lots of luck

oooo, what did I miss?

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Who told you all the things about the job the were so different in the contract. I just wonder if it was the agency or the parents who pulled a fast one. WE all know I wouldn't trust an agency with the ime of day. Is it possible the agency told you the job was something it wasn't?

If I applied for job and one thing was said at interview and then they shoved a contract under my nose that said something radically different I would be very worried about what kind of employer they would be after I signed the contract. Have you discussed the differences with them? Is it possible the agency or someone else pulled out a standard contract and they just didn't amend it, which is still not much of an excuse. But if I were you, I'd prefere a lazy even sloppy employer to one who was pulling a deliberate fast one. What is the notice period in the contract? What did the agency say? Are the supporting you or are they just telling you to take the job?

I think not signing until you've reviewed the ways it's different from the verbal agreement is a good idea. On the one hand, you're not 100% sure it's going to work, but if you're still looking, then they're not sure either and you could find something better.

Good luck!

I'm back to work tomorrow. A normal school week thank goodness. I like knowing where I'm going to be!

Found a book in a charity shop yesterday called "Play with a purpose" or similar, hoping that it'll have some ideas for Easter as what with the different holidays I've worked out I will have a whole month of kids being off!

Has anyone else had experience of the kids being the ones that tell you of holiday plans? I've heard they're going skiiing but no one's said anything to me about it except the 8 year old... not that I'll mind being given a week off with barely any notice, of course. It'll just be a bonus!

HI
It is so unfair that SOME employers think they can treat us badly.
I would say to them if you are not happy about contract, you need to start how you mean to go on.Communication is the best way [which i have found out over the years.!]
I am sure in their work life they dont put up with any fuss.
i understand you need a job and if this is the only one availble then give it a month[keep seaching new jobs]you never know it may work out ok.?
i hope that helps abit.let us know Monday evening how first day went.
i started my new job on Monday,twins are lovely.parents very nice and are happy for me to take them out.my son runs to them when i pick him up from school.[no kiss for me]
hope all goes well next week for everyone.

If you don't want to agree to the contract, then send it back to them, saying that you won't agree to the contracts terms, and therefore they can either negotiate with you and you come to some kind of agreement (contact changed to reflect any changes needed) or you look elsewhere.

Do you have any other option,angi? Can you tell them that this isn't what you'd agreed to, and that the job as written in the contract does not suit you, thanks but no thanks?

Poor you!!

How significant are the changes? Is it pay / hol / hours?

oh dear-mines all sorted now-they were just scared cuz there previous nannies have just left them at last minute. They are fine now-i go on maternity soon so i can wait till then. I sorta do understand it's annoying, and they are asking you to do temp-that's a bit rude, to be honest i wouldn't let me pay them £5.50 if its usually £8 whatever, would of stuck to that rate, they are taking an advantage and taking the mickey, with you.