Hello Everyone, I have been a full-time nanny for the same family for the past 3 and a half years, and nannied full-time for 3 years before this. I am moving from Georgia to Colorado after my wedding in the fall and I am having a lot of trouble trying to get my foot in the door, especially from so far away. I have tried care.com and nannies4hire and no one is interested in hiring someone from out of state, even though I am coming to visit in June and offer a skype interview. I know I am good at what I do, I have amazing references, strong lasting relationships with my "nanny families" and almost finished with my teaching degree. Does anyone have any advice for me? It is very scary to imagine moving without having a job lined up, but I am starting to get worried! Thanks!
Sign with an agency.
ReplyDeleteYou should also try the website Sittercity.com. It is very similar to Care.com and is free for Nannies to create a profile.
ReplyDeleteI agree w/Bostonnanny. Why don't you contact an agency, explain your situation and sign on w/them?
I would just keep trying. The current economy is still in the tank now, despite what the politicians claim and a lot of people are having trouble getting their feet in the door. There is a ton of competition out there and all I can say is that you need much patience and a thick skin when seeking a Nanny position now.
Good Luck OP!! I hope you find something soon, okay?
You could join Denver area nanny association because other nannies post when we know of people looking or will keep you in mind when we hear things come up.
ReplyDeleteBe patient and join an agency. Fact is, people aren't going to want to hire you long distance when there are probably a ton of highly qualified nannies clamoring right at their doorstep. You might have to wait until you move, so save up!
ReplyDeleteBTW, congratulations on your upcoming wedding!
Congratulations on your wedding and your move to Colorado! Join agencies based in the Denver-metro area (as I assume that's where you'll be moving). The suburbs around Denver are FULL of kids and I'm sure that with a little patience, you'll find a family in no time. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteAgencies!! Also, try gonannies.com....that's actually where my current employers found me, and they hired me out of state!
ReplyDeleteWork with an agency local to the area.
ReplyDeleteAh, I literally just went through this a received a lot of helpful advice on here. I moved from the East Coast to the West Coast and let me tell you it is tough, especially starting so far in advance. I did the same thing...put out feelers in December when the move wasn't until April. Every babysitting website, care.com, enannysource, sittercity, nannies4hire, gonannies...I didn't end up getting any truly serious replies until maybe February/March and still managed to land a wonderful position. I met with them during my trip in March to make sure the chemistry was there in person and have been working for them happily for almost a month. So all I can tell you is you are doing all the right things...just be patient and keep it up!
ReplyDeletePS: From my experience the agencies were very nice but weren't willing to work with me until I was actually officially in the area. So that is definitely a good idea if nothing works out before your move...but I know how you feel about wanting something solidified BEFORE you actually move.
ReplyDeleteI moved from Chicago to Denver and landed an AMAZING nanny job via craigslist (no idea how I did it but still!)
ReplyDeleteI initially had been in contact with ABC nannies and Premier Nannies. If you're going to be here in June I'd suggest contacting one of those agencies, getting your paperwork in and they should be able to set you up for interviews.
From my own personal experience, I found a short term position when I first moved here and went with it and then went on interviews through the agency while continuing to look for a job on my own. I lucked out finding my family on CL and have been with them for 3 years.
Congrats on your upcoming wedding, Denver is an amazing city to live in! I'm sure you'll find a great family to work for.