Respect for the Part Time Nanny Job

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Should I let my part time nanny know if I'm not going to be able to keep her on after a certain period of time?

Respect for the Part Time Nanny Job

Finding a part time nanny that you and your family adore isn't always easy. Just think of all the people you've met in your lifetime and how many of those people you didn't particularly like. It doesn't mean your antisocial, it just means that not everyone's personality is a close match to yours.

So, when you find a part time nanny who really fits into the family, keep her! The easiest way to do that is by:

1) Being honest. Let her know right from the start that the job is only for a part time nanny.

2) If the job is for a part time nanny, and for a temporary time, let the nanny know. Don't try to fool the nanny into believing the position could turn into something full time and/or permanent. If you're not sure about that, be completely honest.

3) Let your part time nanny know that you appreciate her and what she does. Ask if she'll give you first consideration (assuming she hasn't already found a job) if you need to hire another part time nanny in the near future.

4) Keep in touch with your part time nanny even after you no longer need the position filled. Stalking isn't exactly the idea! However, sending a birthday card in the mail or a quick note to see what she's up to is a great way to keep the lines of communication open. You never know when you're going to need a part time nanny in a pinch and you really want to be able to contact the one you and your family really likes.

The last thing you want to do is end a part time nanny work term without so much as a “thank you”. After all, unless you can predict the future, you never know when you're going to need to rehire that part time nanny.

   

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