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CRAP CRAP CRAP... Fab nanny just resigned...

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 08:00

Now I have to find a new one to start on 2nd Jan. What timeing! This is going to be very difficult I fear.

And the new visas, on jeez, someone remind where to begin with that bearocratic mountain. Maybe I'll have to go with an EU candidate. So much for English as a first language. Bugger.

And everyone please come give me loads of sympathy.

Okay, must calm myself and go reactive ads on the usual nanny hunting sites.

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AtheneNoctua · 24/11/2008 15:01

Oh, I might. I'll go check out the e-mail.

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mogs0 · 24/11/2008 14:43

That's great news. Hadn't read all the posts and sent you an email so please ignore (unless you know anyone else looking!).

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AtheneNoctua · 24/11/2008 13:33

She was going to go home because she felt she needed to be there for some family "issues" (and out of respect for her that is all I will say on what the issues are). But, she talked wo her grandparents who said the situations wasn't that and there wasn't a need for her to rush home.

But, I learned one interesting tid bit. When nanny was a child these same grandparents won the lottery and bought each of their five kids a house. How cool is that?!

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jura · 24/11/2008 11:09

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mummypoppins · 24/11/2008 10:56

blimey AN only just reading this and all is well.........good
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Blondeshavemorefun · 24/11/2008 10:37

brill

how did you waggle that?

IAmNotHere · 24/11/2008 08:44

Ooh, great!

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AtheneNoctua · 24/11/2008 07:44

Good news... she is staying.

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ilovemydog · 21/11/2008 20:33

Athene, hire me! Could cook your family a fabulous Thanksgiving meal, tutor your children if required, teach them about their American heritage....

Oh, well. Can dream. Have 2 children and live in Bristol...

Loved the John Cain comment post election that he was, 'sleeping like a baby... waking up every 2 hours, crying etc...'

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 19:23

You are exactly right Nannynick. I am looking to the EU because I don't want to be the first to embark on the new visa rules. Although I am secretly wanting anice Japanese nanny who could make me fab sushi and and yummy low fat noodle soups. Ah.... my mouth is watering as I type. Maybe when I'm ready for my first au pair in a year and they have worked out this visa process.

One thing I know about this new visa is that the employer has to sponser them, and I'm not sure I'm willing to take on the responsibility.

Anyway... all eyes on EU candidates fnd full speed ahead on the nanny recruit.

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annh · 21/11/2008 18:46

Oh AN, NOOOOO! "Twas always my nightmare in nanny days to come home to a resignation. Thankfully only happened once! Fingers crossed for a good outcome.

nannynick · 21/11/2008 18:19

sorry for your loss AtheneNoctua.
Will keep an eye out for anyone looking for a job in your area. At least Canadians can apply to come to the UK under the new Tier5 rules, but not sure you want your new nanny to be the guinea-pig trying out the new immigration system. So on this occasion you may need to look closer to home.

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 13:41

And who the heck are you, IAMNOTHERE? There is not CAT in my inbox and I can not take the suspense.

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 13:37

Oh yes. I'm terribly depressed. Everyone should buy me a drink.

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squiffy · 21/11/2008 13:35

What a bummer. Am sending you an email. You will need to drown deeply your sorrwos tom.

Elk · 21/11/2008 13:27

Don't know where you live but have you checked this thread
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childminders_nannies_au_pairs_etc/651992-Experienced-Australian-nanny-looking-f or-temp-ad-hoc-work-xmas

EachPeachPearMum · 21/11/2008 13:25

athene sorry- that is crap news.
DO you know... I've only twigged from this thread (because you put your email) that your user name is noctua not nocturna! I was obviously thinking of owls coming out at night etc

thenewme · 21/11/2008 13:08

Put an ad in The Lady magazine. Much cheaper than an agency. I got some fab jobs through it.

BoffinMum · 21/11/2008 13:07

Fair enough.

www.thechildcompany.co.uk do overseas childcarers, a kind of super au pair, which might be good in the future then.

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 12:23

I don't think two au pairs would really work out for a few reasons:

  1. The au pair / nanny room has one single bed and one sofa (which I wouldn't care to sleep on night after night).
  2. One of them needs to have some real childcare experience as my two can sometimes try the patience of a sain, especially the 5 year old.
  3. I am buying only one membership to the gym for this bosition. Ditto for the bus pass.
  4. I can barely get the likes and dislikes of three adults in to my fridge. I dred to think of stocking it for a fourth.
  5. DH says house is too crowded as it is.

So, I think the two au pairs is out... maybe when we drop to an au pair I might consider it. That's only a year away so worh keeping in mind. But I think this time I need one live in nanny.

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Blondeshavemorefun · 21/11/2008 12:11

just read what i wrote and what it looks like

this blonde doesnt want to bugger you

but bugger about the nanny leaving

Blondeshavemorefun · 21/11/2008 12:10

bugger my little owl

hope you find someone x

BoffinMum · 21/11/2008 11:28

What about having 2 au pairs??

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 11:10

For me, it's mostly down to the hours. She needs to start at 6:30 and clocks of at 7:00. She also does two nights bsitting (if she wants to). And that is way too many hours for an au pair.

Generally speaking, au pairs also do more house work and less childcare than nannies. You would also expect a nanny to show knowing how to look after children and an au pair might need a lot of training.

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ilovemydog · 21/11/2008 10:58

What is the difference between an au pair and a nanny?