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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 · 21/11/2008 10:51

OMG... the meet-up is TOMORROW. Where the Hell has this week gone?

I'm looking for another nanny until Jan 2010 when DS goes to school full time. We will get an au pair then.

Yes, I thought of you last night after she resigned.

DH wants me to contact our first Canadian nanny, whose visa has long since expired. I looked at him cross eyed and said "I don't think so".

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Pigstyle · 21/11/2008 10:39

Well at least she told you she isn't coming back .
Am also looking for a January starter......

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 09:46

I've now had a glance at greataupair.com

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 09:45

Thanks, Mrs Wobble. But an agency fee is out of the question.

An aussie is an interesting idea. But I worry the a London winter might be a terrible shock to her. My job invovlves getting on a bus to do the school run. So I usually look for cold weather countries.

I've not had a glance at greataupair.com and there seems actually to be a fairly good supply of candidates on the market.

You are right that I am prepared to swap experience for the right personality and reduced pay.

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MrsWobble · 21/11/2008 09:39

can you find an Aussie with an ancestral visa? When I needed to find a jan start nanny with only 3 weeks to do it this worked for me. I know you have a strong aversion to agencies but this might be one of the occasions when it's worth it.

The girl I found might be the sort you look for - she wasn't a qualified nanny (so not outrageously expensive) but had various child related experience (she ran children's dance classes etc). She was also boundlessly enthusiastic which more than made up for her lack of experience. if you're interested I can try and find the agency name we got her through although it was 6 years ago so they may have changed.

good luck

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 09:39

e mal is athene noctua at live co uk (without spaces obviously)

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 09:36

I don't have a CAT.

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IAmNotHere · 21/11/2008 09:31

Yes you do - have CATed you.

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 09:14

Family problems back home. She was going home for Christmas anyway. But, now is not coming back. Ho hum... I guess that's how it goes.

Iamnothere, are you new to the nanny threads or do I know you by another name? [nosey]

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IAmNotHere · 21/11/2008 08:58

Oh bugger arse and bum.

Why on Earth did she resign the loon?

(Hope not some dreadful incident in her personal life! [guilt])

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AtheneNoctua · 21/11/2008 08:54

Yeah, no kidding. She was our last nanny. (next one will be an au pair). Bugger. But oh well, that's how it goes. Just have to get on with finding her replacement.

How are you?

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coolj · 21/11/2008 08:42

Awww Im soooo sorry to here that. Just when you thought you life was sorted .

Good luck in your search.