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Employers market?

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navyeyelasH · 07/04/2009 20:55

I keep reading about nannies being hit my recession etc - is this happening for anyone here? I'm in SW and can't see it!?

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nbee84 · 07/04/2009 21:01

I've wondered too. I'm in Herts and though not looking for a job, keep my eye on nannyjob.co.uk. There always seems to be plenty of jobs advertised, maybe more part-time ones than full time.

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navyeyelasH · 07/04/2009 21:07

I've got 3 job offers and 2 parents wanting to interview me - have been nannying for a year so have 1 years professional experience (but have big big family so been around children all my life although not the same as sole charge), so it's not like I'm the best nanny in the world etc.

Maybe it's a regional thing? Or maybe it's cos I am looking for a job for 3 half days? Not sure, but one of the families are totally amazing, so I'm glad they haven't been credit crunched!

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AtheneNoctua · 07/04/2009 21:20

I just started looking for a new live in. CN (current nanny) resigned but has now unresigned so I am no longer looking. But first impressions were that there were alot more available and suitable nannies out there. I do think the recession is hitting the nanny market.

Oligo · 07/04/2009 21:28

I think it might be a regional thing. London certainly seems fine from what I've seen. In the past 3 months I've been asked 4 times by various mothers in the playground if I would consider working for them as they are finding it hard to find childcare. This didn't used to happen to me. Maybe mums are going back to work 'cos they need extra money? Nannyjob too seems to have ever increasing positions in East and South East Lond. It must be affecting domestic staff somehow though?

Blondeshavemorefun · 07/04/2009 21:38

agree it must be an area thing

still lots of jobs in my area and i often get phone calls from my local agencies asking if i am happy in my job as they have a family looking for a top notch nanny etc

i always decline- VERY happy in my job - but always nice to be wanted

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navyeyelasH · 07/04/2009 21:45

How weird... atthenoctua, don't take this the wrong way but don't you specifically not employ British nannies (sorry if I have wrong end of stick, just skim read a few threads recently and that seems to be the jist of it - this is not a veiled attack though!)?

Just wondering if non British people who would normally work in sales, retail, catering are finding it hard to get into those jobs (due to recession) and so have moved into nannying? Could that explain it do you think? where abouts are you atthenoctua?

Oligo - exact same thing happened to me, and it totally not the norm for a stranger to approach me like that.

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AtheneNoctua · 07/04/2009 22:07

You are right, you have the wrong end of the stick. Neithe do I specifically seek British nannies nor do I actively avoid them.

I am in Greater London.

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navyeyelasH · 07/04/2009 22:28

Well that's got me stumped then athenenoctua! Must be regional.. any nanny's up north/midlands way?

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willowthewispa · 07/04/2009 23:46

I think there are a lot less full time positions around now - I'm in the same area as you navyeyelasH, and although there's plenty of 2/3 day and before and after school etc, I've seen very few full time jobs about. Lots of my nanny friends are doing two or even three part time jobs. Wages seem to be pretty low at the moment too, I've seen a few jobs advertised at £5/£6 net.

nanny1974 · 08/04/2009 18:44

There are lots of jobs about,but a lot are part-time ,2 days a week,cash in hand jobs.I looked on the gumtree for a live-in nanny job, but the jobs are for live-in aupairs!!!!!!!!!!!!!.One job was full-time 12 hours a day 3 nights babysitting,house work and walk the dog!!!!!!!!!!! it was £400 a week live-out!!!!! Thats £5.55 an hour.Oh well

AtheneNoctua · 08/04/2009 19:17

Oi Willow, I tried to CAT you. Did you see my nanny unresigned?

poppy34 · 08/04/2009 20:57

wow athene - did you talk her round again or did she just decide?

sorry followed this from afar as you were so kind when I hired my nanny

poppy34 · 08/04/2009 20:59

and athene I'd agree with you as live down the road - I got A LOT of applicants at xmas (and my impression was that there weren't taht many jobs that were full time out there).

AtheneNoctua · 08/04/2009 21:04

She changed her mind. There's more to it. But out of respect for her I don't want to type it all on the internet.

poppy34 · 08/04/2009 21:05

fair enough but you must be relieved

Millarkie · 08/04/2009 21:09

I've posted this before recently, but there has been a definite drop in nanny salaries around here (east anglia).

AtheneNoctua · 08/04/2009 21:55

Yes, I'm glad she is staying. It's easier for me obviously. And also kids really like her and it will be nice to have bit of continuity until DS goes to school full time.

PaulaMummyKnowsBest · 08/04/2009 23:18

one agency that I am registered with said that there may be nannies looking for work but there are actually very few "very good" nannies seeking work.

I guess the good ones are being well looked after by their employers

Blondeshavemorefun · 09/04/2009 09:44

very true paulamummyknows best

a good nanny is worth her weight in gold chocolate

PaulaMummyKnowsBest · 09/04/2009 09:47

BHMF.... why do you not just call me paula like you do on NJ?

It has puzzled me for some time!

willowthewispa · 09/04/2009 19:06

Hi Athene, I don't know what a CAT is but yes I did see your other thread - I'm glad it's worked out for you!

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navyeyelasH · 13/04/2009 22:39

willoethewispa, I'm thinking you and I must live in the same city!? If so can I ask if you ever babysit, I may be able to pass som work your way?

Cat is MN version of email I think, it costs £5 for the year?

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