The Forgotten Question

The job hunt is on. You're a busy nanny in the Triangle and you're starting your search for a new job. So. Where do you go? Well, we'd like to think your first stop is our agency. We have all our jobs listed on our job board we're a team of passionate matchmakers. We also know that there are several big search engine sites out there that can help nannies pair up with great families, too! Regardless of the direction you take in searching for your new position, please don't forget to ask this important question as you interview with potential employers:

"How many nannies have you had and has your experience with nannies been positive?"

This question will give you a lot of context. If these potential employers have a two-year-old and have been through dozens of nannies, chances are, they are struggling with expectations. Maybe their expectations are unreasonable, maybe they are having a difficult time along their parenting journey, and maybe they have just had some seriously bad luck. It's ok to take their response and ask more questions. Make sure you're clear on their perspective surrounding their high turnover rate and help offer insight that may be valuable to them along their search. Sometimes a new perspective, or shift in perspective can cause an immense difference.At My Girl Friday, we're selective about who we work with. We get thousands of family applications each year. We talk with each family who reaches out to us and we're honest about expectations, industry standards, and market insights. Our services agreement is clear, fair, and we are firm on our core values. If we chat with a potential client who has had a lot of turnover in their home, we want to know why so that we can assess the situation before sending in candidates. We don't turn away every client who is struggling and oftentimes, families are actively trying to figure out how to fix this issue. This said, some are firm in their belief sets and it's obvious there would be a struggle with a placement through our firm-- so we hold our line and gently tell them we're not a good fit for them as a nanny agency.Please be assured that if you're interviewing with one of our clients, we've already asked about their nanny experiences, turnover, and expectations. If you jump into an interview and have any concerns, we welcome your feedback and want you to reach out to us so we can work towards a solution with our clients. Our team is large and someone is always available to hear your concerns and feedback, and we love chatting with our candidates. Your insight is so very valuable to us. You're the professional!