I can see both sides. The sad thing is that she is right.

I’ve been a professional nanny for approximately 9 years now. I’m nearing 40 and I adore children of all ages. I’m currently working for a family that provide me the basics of a full time job-super/sick and holiday pay. When I first started, that would’ve only been a dream! Why? I understand why the ad posted may have been upfront or deemed inconsiderate but I love the honesty. I am not a teenage babysitter, I work my butt off not only nurturing and loving on your kids but massively helping out around the home-laundry/food prep/pet care. I’m wondering if the parents that saw this post as being offensive were similar to old employers of mine that would expect me to be timely/hard working/work for minimum wage and then randomly have holidays/trips away (where I was unpaid) and have expectations for me to stay reliable and loyal the moment they’re back.

In all honesty, I don’t even know the difference between all of the terms she used to describe what type of paid carers are available for people who need them. Off to Google I go.

Whoa! I would definitely NOT hire someone like her! I don’t like demanding people and I feel like she would be so harsh to children. No way…

She has a lot to learn. Although some of her ad had some important things to highlight the manner and timing needs changing

I couldn’t believe this when I read it. She’s all about what she wants but not once does she explain what experiences she’s had and what she can do for your children. I also couldn’t believe that she wants sole charge of your children. I don’t care how good she is, after reading her advert I’d be giving her a wide berth. I couldn’t bear to think of leaving my children with someone who would advertise in this way.

She possibly had past bad experiences and wanted to be upfront to avoid the same treatment
However, there is politer ways of articulating this.
I would have to keep scrolling past her as if I was looking for a nanny

Wow, she is just rude- imagine having to deal with her on a daily basis!

Would scroll right on by this ad and not hire her in a million years. Thanks for your post

I think she shows confidence, which is definitely needed in today’s job market. Maybe she feels the need to be so upfront because of a bad experience

As someone’s who’s worked as a nanny I see both sides – but this ad would make me flick right past! No way I’d want her looking after my children, or even know her as an associate!
Yes a big gap in working as a nanny in Australia is no super, no paid sick days and no tax. But some of that is made up for in higher hourly rates we get. And some families will do a contract that includes super or sick days.

But to write and post an ad this is very money focused and very ‘me’ focussed isn’t the way to go. And it doesn’t say anything about the person she is and what she’ll contribute to the family.
I can understand being clear about hours and the type of work – but again, it’s not a major issue. If I got a few replies to an ad that was less hours then I was looking for or different type of nanny work then I just reply that it’s not appropriate for me. Doesn’t take that long!!

What concerns me as well is this person stating ‘I will have sole charge of your children’ – that’s a red flag for me too.
She sounds very dictorial and aggressive.
Being a nanny means being entrusted with someone’s most precious things – their children! I never take that lightly and never have. It’s the biggest choice a parent will make is the type of childcare and who they entrust their children to.

Yes nannying can be taken advantage of in terms of pay or expectations and that’s where you need to be firm. I once had a family advertise for a nanny for 2 kids – but the actual hours looking after the children was taking them to school and picking up from school. The rest of the ad stated they wanted the nanny to clean the house, prepare and cook meals, so washing and whatever other house tasks in the time during school hours’
This was literally wanting a housekeeper who additionally took the kids to and from school. It was rude to me as that’s not a nanny job. And the pay was $10 an hour. Not ok!!

But part of nannying work is that we do it because we love it and we have a passion for children. And really care about their welfare. Pay and other things can be worked out after initial interview and when both the nanny and the family are happy.
Would not contact this nanny in a heartbeat!!

At least this girl is upfront and honest, that is excellent for someone who is looking after children. I don’t like the sneaky ones…..”Yes, yes, I will look after your precious one for 2cents an hour, at your whim, with no possibility of retirement. No, no, I will not get bitter at all with your treatment of me and take it out on your children.” Really? Wou l d work like this? Oh, hang on, no you don’t! Perhaps people should stay home and look after their own babies or remember, good staff cost money.

I would certainly not want to hire this nanny with her great demands and expectations. The next thing she would be wanting I guess is to sign a contract with you so that all her demands are in black and white and she can walk out on you whenever she wants. You, as her employer, have to call the shots and not her and both have to work together for the welfare of the child.

No! I wouldn’t even reply or interview this Nanny.

Would most definitely not hire someone who’s so obnoxiously rude. Imagine what she will be teaching the kids. If this is how she is on Facebook, imagine hiring her. I would like someone whom I can tell what to do or not with my kids. Someone who throws demands and can’t take on feedback positively will definitely not be suitable to work with kids.

At least it was grammatical and used words correctly, which your post didn’t (though that may not have been your error). If that was the entirety of the ad, sure, she’s got a problem. But if that was just an intro, it’s more understandable.

Feeling is mutual. I can’t leave my kid with someone who is so demanding and not caring

This could’ve been worded better. I say move on to the next person

Well she does have the right to these pay conditions.. and yes people should feel that they can ask for what they think is fair and express what they are willing to do. However… she came across extremely abrupt and rude and I wouldn’t reply to her ad as it gave me negative feelings about her before I even knew who she was. She might well be a loving wonderful nanny.. just not selling herself that way unfortunately

There is being straight and upfront and then there is just pure rudeness.