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I am a nanny for “VIP families” ask me anything

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nannyofcelebrities · 20/01/2024 22:18

Name changed for obvious reasons, and while I obviously can’t give identifiable details as to who I work for or I have worked for, I am happy to answer any question anyone might have about what nannying for so called “VIP families” is like in general etc…

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ssd · 25/01/2024 18:02

Blondeshavemorefun · 25/01/2024 14:57

It's easy enough to click on read all
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I used to be able to do that but i cant now, its different on my phone

EmpressaurusOfTheScathingTinsel · 25/01/2024 22:16

nannyofcelebrities · 20/01/2024 23:17

I am not a Norland Nanny, I am also not 30 yet (so not old and no families hire people of all
ages, though currently the other Nannies I work alongside with are in their 50’s but honestly most families have staff of all ages only few have a preference for older or younger most just look at the CV/the experience and the languages they speak if relevant) I have been working with kids for a decade, at this level for 3/4 years now. I work with agencies but now also get a lot of work through word of mouth and recommendation from former families.

Some parents can get jealous of the bond but I try to show them that there is only one mom and one dad. I do spend 24/7 with the kids though and I do all the care, the nights, the sick days, the nightmares, etc… so logically there is going to be a strong bond with the kids and it would be unfair on the child/ren to hope they don’t get attached.

As for if there is a maximum age, I think at teen years parents tend to hire governess/governors that are more like “companions” and tutors for the kids rather than a nanny as such.

off to bed but will answer more tomorrow if there is anymore questions.

Edited

Here’s the post with the answer to the Norland question.

Somepeoplearesnippy · 31/01/2024 16:57

i have a friend who used to nanny for a Middle Eastern royal family. This was over 40 years ago but she is still in touch with one of her young charges, now a middle aged woman.

Every time this woman visits the U.K. she takes my friend out for tea in Harrods and buys her an amazing present (jewellery or a designer bag or clothes). When my friend was mugged and her purse and bag were taken, this lady couriered replacements to her and paid for my friend to fly first class to visit her palace for some TLC.

She must have been a GREAT nanny!

Cattymonster · 31/01/2024 23:02

If you work for any families with children at boarding school, do the children look forward to going back to school? (I'm not anti boarding school, btw - simply curious.)

Arabiannights01 · 07/02/2024 21:26

Where did she go ?! 😢

Calliopespa · 07/02/2024 22:18

Arabiannights01 · 07/02/2024 21:26

Where did she go ?! 😢

Maybe she got fired for spending too much time on MN. 😱

WhatAreThey · 04/03/2024 21:12

alexdgr8 · 22/01/2024 22:36

if they were rich, why didn't they get that procedure done properly, by a surgeon ?

Male circumsion is done by Islamic clerics, elders and Jewish Rabbis.
Ring any mosque and they'll connect you.
Some areas without moslems or Jews have some clinics that also provide the service.
Cost £50 to £100 and only in the past two years has it gone up to over triple from what I hear.

Delectable · 04/03/2024 21:18

Somepeoplearesnippy · 31/01/2024 16:57

i have a friend who used to nanny for a Middle Eastern royal family. This was over 40 years ago but she is still in touch with one of her young charges, now a middle aged woman.

Every time this woman visits the U.K. she takes my friend out for tea in Harrods and buys her an amazing present (jewellery or a designer bag or clothes). When my friend was mugged and her purse and bag were taken, this lady couriered replacements to her and paid for my friend to fly first class to visit her palace for some TLC.

She must have been a GREAT nanny!

Nannies usually end up being part of the family.

I'm late 40s and my nanny still lives in my family home. She's elderly now and we employed a help/career for her. (Not in the UK).

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