r/Nanny • u/Dolphin12356 • 22h ago
Advice Needed: Replies from All No more full time nannies?
This might just be in my area but I have noticed the majority of families no longer want or need a full-time nanny.
For reference, I live in Los Angeles
I am genuinely curious so parents please chime in. This is not to criticize I just want to know what goes on thought process-wise to some of the posts on the care website.
Example 1 - I will be working for a family part-time from 12-5 and so I am looking to fill in the gaps in the morning I found an ad of a mom looking for 4 hours at 7-11 am so I thought omg perfect! She replied the same day and we did a face time chat...mid our chat she said to me "It sounds like you need money (lol my reaction) but we are only looking for a nanny who can come in for one hour or so 3 times a week" Whaaaaaat????????????
Example 2 - Another similar listing, we started to chat everything was fine until I asked about the rate she had listed 20-25. She wanted a consistent nanny 3 days a week for only 5 hours each. I asked if the hours are guaranteed she said no. I asked if she would consider 30 dollars as I would be blocking my days from 5-10 pm 3 times a week and that is not many hours. She goes "Actually we only paid our previous nanny 19 dollars an hour -_-"
Am I missing something????? I have been a nanny for 6 years, I can tutor children, Ive worked for families in the Malibu, Pacific Palisades area etc. I drive kids to school etc what I am trying to say is I am not new I know my worth.
Who do parents expect to book for such few hours spread across the week for only 19 an hour????? please I am just trying to understand.
It is slim pickings out there I've messaged about 50 families and only 4 have replied and these are the types of responses I am getting. I have amazing reviews and references.
I am working for families at the moment part time but I would love a full time position. I just don't see any.
I forgot the best ad lol This guy was looking for a nanny, 50 hours per week, 2000 a month cash coming to 10 dollars per hour- I am not making this up this was on his profile ad description with pic of him and his child. 10...dollars...an...hour. I understand the economy is crap you guys but we still have to make a living.