What to Wear to a Nanny Interview During The Summer

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Ah, summer is here. The new uniform for many nannies is shorts, tank tops and flip flops, often over a swimsuit. We don’t work in air conditioned offices. We’re outside with our kids in the heat and the water for a good part of the day and have to (get to!) dress accordingly. Many times, summer interviews head outside too. Parents want to get out in the beautiful weather and enjoy their kids and weekend time. Plus it’s the perfect way to see a potential nanny in action. So what do you … [Read more...]

They’re Just Not That Into You

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There was a movie a couple of years ago about a woman that didn’t understand why a man she went out with didn’t call her back. Especially since she thought their first date went so well. Finally a male friend gave her the simple yet painful truth: the guy just wasn’t that into her. Unfortunately that lesson also applies to many situations in the nanny world. Last week I spoke with a nanny who was dumbfounded as to why she didn’t get a position. She fit the job requirements perfectly, … [Read more...]


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