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Nanny

August 2016 • San Dimas, CA

What I liked

Flexible Hours and the most wonderful relationship the children and their families built with me. This job was definitely the highlight of any other I have had.

What I wish was different

To have set Scheduling.

Advice

This type of job is very demanding yet so rewarding and would not trade the past few years for the world. If considering Nannying, use your skills whatever they may be to make yourself and the family's easier. In example for my self, I always planned ahead for dinner and activities how the day would go as well as allowing myself time for school work and tasks I needed to do personally. Planning head and incorporating any skills you may use that will benefit in a positive way will make the experience even more memorable and smooth over all.

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I liked how I could spend everyday having a blast with kids and giving the the best summer. I liked playing outside, doing art, going to the pool, and doing education activities.

What I wish was different

Looking back at it I still would not wish anything to be different. I enjoy working with children and the family in specific.

Advice

If you don't like kids this job isn't the one for you. Patience is key and you have to balance going with the flow and being constructive.

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Shelby Twp, MI

What I liked

I liked helping raise a 7 month old over the summer and watching her grow.

What I wish was different

I wish i was able to Work more days than i did.

Advice

You get what you put into working with children as well as going through this company.

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Babysitting

May 2019 • Lansdale, PA

What I liked

I liked how easy it was to find a good family and that I got to work with kids all day.

What I wish was different

I don't wish anything was different I loved every aspect of my job!

Advice

I would share to make sure you only babysit if you truly understand and love taking care of children as it is tough and a lot of work.

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Baby Sitter

June - August 2018 • Denville Township, NJ

What I liked

The hours were very nice, 12-6 Monday through Friday so I still felt like I had a summer. I was also paid under the table.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Auburn, WA

What I liked

I liked interacting with the family I worked for, and enjoyed taking the kids to various activities in their area.

What I wish was different

I wish I had started work earlier.

Advice

Don’t be afraid to be yourself; don’t put on an act.

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Nanny

May 2019 • Roslyn, NY

What I liked

I liked working with children.

What I wish was different

I wish that the parents I worked for treated me in a nicer manner.

Advice

I would recommend that the employee does not settle on the wage if they do not think it is fair.

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Baby Sitter

June - August 2018 • Clifton Park, NY

What I liked

The job was very flexible and easy to communicate with families

What I wish was different

The salary/ pay

Advice

Price yourself high and then negotiate pay slightly lower

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Wethersfield, CT

What I liked

I liked working for a family rather than a company. The salary was good. I also liked the children who I nannied.

What I wish was different

I wish I had people who I worked with, rather than working alone.

Advice

That you can find work on your own, as well as with the help of career services.

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • South Euclid, OH

What I liked

Pay and hours

What I wish was different

The drive was kind of far

Advice

Make sure that you have a few hours with the kids alone to ensure you like them

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Nanny

June - August 2019 • Barrington, IL

What I liked

I loved working one on one with the parents and I loved hanging out with the kids!

What I wish was different

I wish I had started earlier and I wish I could have stayed longer

Advice

Be flexible

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Nanny

June - August 2019 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

The website for Care was helpful in finding families that could work with my schedule and helped me understand what each family was looking for in a care giver.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure to respond to messages quickly so that you can find a job quicker.

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Babysitter

June 2018 • Ashburn, VA

What I liked

The wages and the family I worked for.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Childcare Worker

May - August 2019 • Riverside, CA

What I liked

I enjoyed the family that I was assisting and the children were a joy. The job was smooth sailing and I enjoyed my role.

What I wish was different

I wish my 2019 school schedule allowed me to continue taking care of the kids, but the schedules were a conflict.

Advice

If you would like to create your own schedule and pay rates, Care.com is the place to go.

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Nanny

June - August 2019 • Las Vegas, NV

What I liked

The hours

What I wish was different

More structure

Advice

Nothing

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Baby Sitter

April 2018 • San Jose, CA

What I liked

working with kids

What I wish was different

more hours

Advice

easy way to get money

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babysitter

April 2019 • Salem, VA

What I liked

I loved getting to care for the kids for what sometimes was very long days. Getting to play games and play outside all day it never felt like a job and I really don't even consider it one!

What I wish was different

I really cannot think of one thing I would change, I love the kids they are so respectful and truly a joy to hang out with, their parents are very nice and respect that I try my best to provide their kids with fun days while they are at work and I just feel lucky that my summer job it something that I get excited to wake up for.

Advice

Something I tell my self every day when I watch the kids is their parents are not paying me to sit them in front of a tv all day and I just think of my mom when my siblings and I were younger. I never saw her laying around she always gave parenting her all- doing whatever we wanted to do and being incredibly active in our games and things we did even if she was tired or didn't quite understand the nonsense game we had made up. if you take on the role of a baby-sitter, it is easy to think its a job you can just sit on the couch and earn money for it but just remind yourself that children are only young for so long, while they may not remember every particular thing you did for them they WILL remember how much fun they had for you and the smiles, hugs and kisses they give you because of your dedication to them will be more than enough to pay you back for it.

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Nanny

June - September 2020 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

I really liked how easy it was to get into contact with the families. I also liked how they could contact me, through viewing my profile and availability

What I wish was different

I wish the length of time for each job could be more specific

Advice

It is really up to the person if this app will work or not. Many families use it, and everybody has different preferences such as background checks, references, or paying methods

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