Are people hiring nannies right now?

[MilkNoSugarPlease]

Just that really!

Am flitting between leaving my current family and staying...hours are being cut in Oct (Losing 18h) when Charge goes to nursery part time.

I had decided to stay as I can't find another full time job, so I figure if I stay until next July, yes my hours are cut but at least I'm in a job IYGWIM

So, are people hiring nannies? it seems as if not as many people are... recession etc!

Am in London if it makes a difference!

yes there are still jobs in my area (kent)

got 2 friends who run nanny agencys and both are busy, tho say aug is slow as people are away, but have jobs in for sept/oct start

3 nannies i know have just found jobs, one 5days and 2 3 days

If you are flexible I am sure you will find something.

I have just put an ad in gumtree and had 150 hits in less than an hour and been inundated with responses and some are pretty good candidates.

But I think flexibility is the key eg working for one family for 2 days and another for 3. Or be willing to do light housework while the LOs are in nursery (or else be willing to take a 12noon to 7pm job)

I'm looking for one - interviewing at the moment, but a part time position (although this is because I'm going to be working part time!)

Sorry - that was not very helpful.

When the DTs were babies - I had a nanny for two morning a week, just so I could escape and do my own thing.

You may be able to find temp morning work with new mums that just need some me-time and then you will not need to leave your current family.

Or with mums that do part-time project type work and need small pockets of childcare that you could provide in the mornings.

I've got an interview today for a temp position but not sure about permanent jobs as my agency isn't passing them onto me as I may have a job for September.

Thanks all!

I've talked to MB and we will do the contract Sep-Dec then if it isnt working for me (Or her), we're not stuck in a year long contract

Would love to find some work for the 3 mornings but that DOES seem impossible!

Juneybean-how was your interview?

It went very well, the mum seemed really pleased with me it's only for 4 weeks though so it's something to fill the time and keep some pennies coming in

fab interview went well - well done