I'm considering giving up the job hunt and working elsewhere

[IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece]

But I REALLY don't want to

I've been looking for a job since mid september (which I know isn't long in the grand scheme of things but it feels like a year) - I actually found one but gave my notice 2 weeks in because, frankly, I was treated like crap and I absolutely dreaded going in each day from about day 3...that was 4 weeks ago and I'm thoroughly fed up now.

Is it worth waiting until after christmas or should I just give up (I grent you I'm whining, but I'm fed up!)...I'm Ofsted registered. crb'd,1st aid trained, fab references but it's just not happening! And I live in London...hardly the back of beyond

So....give up or stick it out a bit longer?

Hi IHopeYouStepOnALegoPiece, would you be interested in a full-time nanny job from the 17th of February in South East London? I return to work on the 24th and need someone from 8-6 Monday - Friday for my 8mo and 7yo ds's. Please pm me if you are and I can send you the details.

Hi there Luigi, that certainly sounds like what im looking for...is it ok if I pm you later-am currently on my phone!

I expect that it may be quite difficult to split a nanny job.

Clearly, there will be good and bad nannies, but a good nanny is worth her weight in gold. She will be a lasting influence in children's lives, whereas most au pairs will stay a year at best, have no understanding of child psychology (most being still very immature themselves) and first aid, child development etc. Clearly this comes at a price. Quality costs money.

I would personally not leave a baby or very young child witha Polish nanny (or other non UK trained nanny for that matter). Most Continentals speak pigeon English (yes, I know THEY think they speak fluent English, but it is not my experience). I think that it is important for young children to be exposed to very good and varied language from somebody who cares.

Yes, English nannies may be demanding, picky whatever, well, so I am in my own work, so are the majority of highly qualified professionals.

As another poster pointed out, a nanny is not a cleaner. A nanny is there for the kids, not somebody to offload all kinds of other jobs onto.

Sorry it took me a while to reply, I have been out all day. Yes please pm me when you have time...