Family

Nanny

May - August 2018 • Hutchinson, MN

What I liked

Spending time with the kids.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure that the family you are working for works with you.

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Nanny

May - July 2018 • Cincinnati, OH

What I liked

I liked being able to work with kids to help them become better people.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Dahlgren, MN

What I liked

Working with kids

What I wish was different

More structure

Advice

Know the family very well before you decide to nanny

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Handyman

June - August 2018 • Monterey, CA

What I liked

I liked being able to work with my family and get hands on experience with the projects and tools.

What I wish was different

N/A

Advice

Keep in mind that working with your family can be tense.

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Brewster, NY

What I liked

Loved getting to work with kids.

What I wish was different

They ended up leaving the state for all of August without warning or compensation for the time I had reserved for their family.

Advice

Make sure you have a concrete schedule and that you and the family are held accountable for it.

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

I liked my schedule. Each day I worked 7-9 continuous hours. I was able to get many hours while having evenings and weekends off.

What I wish was different

I wish I asked for a high hourly wage.

Advice

Make sure that you find a family that you fit in well with.

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Reading Tutor

May 2018 • Boise, ID

What I liked

Teaching young children and interacting with them

What I wish was different

Nothing! I loved it all

Advice

Always be prepared for what you’re going to teach

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Frisco, TX

What I liked

I loved getting to know the family as a whole. And experiencing more of what life looks like with kids!

What I wish was different

I wish that I had more time to work with this family.

Advice

Being a nanny is very different than babysitting. You become very involved in the families life and in a sense become a part of that family. Always be yourself, be punctual, and be respectful, these things will build your trust with the family.

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Live in nanny

May - August 2018 • Lueders, TX

What I liked

Seeing my nieces and nephew

What I wish was different

Not living in a small house with my sister

Advice

Dont work for family

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Mount Pleasant, SC

What I liked

Flexible schedule, different ebery day

What I wish was different

Room for advancement

Advice

Go with the flow, dont stress the small things

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Child care

May 2018 • Hartman, AR

What I liked

Spending time with my nephew's.

What I wish was different

I was not in physical pain. I wish I was able to swim with them when they asked me.

Advice

Spend as much quality time with your family when you get the opportunity.

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Nanny

June - September 2018 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

I loved being able to work with the kids throughout the summer and give them fun experiences while building a relationship with the children.

What I wish was different

Advice

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Nanny

April - September 2018 • Evanston, IL

What I liked

Working with awesome kids and the variety. Every day was different.

What I wish was different

I wish it had been more consistent.

Advice

It's helpful to be flexible with your schedule when working with families.

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Au Pair

June - August 2018 • Barcelona, Barcelona Province

What I liked

My host family helped me work on my Spanish and I got to meet so many other au pairs from all over Europe! I loved talking to people from the area and learning about Catalan culture.

What I wish was different

I missed my family a little but that was to be expected!

Advice

Travel on your own before and during your stay in the country. Solo travel helps you become more aware of how the world works and more empowered to do awesome things because it’s HARD! But so worth it.

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

Loved working with kids and the family was great! So many wonderful memories-- one of the best jobs I've ever had!

What I wish was different

The hours were a bit inconsistent, but that's a small price to pay for a great job.

Advice

Make sure to get a lot of sleep and eat heathy-- you're going to need a lot of energy

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Elderly Companion

May 2018 • Wylie, TX

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

Never take your family for granted. You never know how much time you have left with them and every second is one more then you had before. Appreciate the moments you have, because eventually there won't be any more. It's a hard reality but a true reality.

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