tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post3211719906344597275..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Standard Request?Leigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-50563836574739940102012-02-27T19:50:39.704-05:002012-02-27T19:50:39.704-05:00$9000 for only 3 months of classes?!? NO THANK YO...$9000 for only 3 months of classes?!? NO THANK YOU!! Good lord, I need to open my own nanny school, what a racket! And does sticking "English" in the name of the school somehow make it seem more prestigious?MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-75067168963223907992012-02-26T16:23:02.313-05:002012-02-26T16:23:02.313-05:00As an employer, I can control how an employee dres...As an employer, I can control how an employee dresses if I want. Nothing more to say.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-76749905948629406612012-02-26T13:13:44.970-05:002012-02-26T13:13:44.970-05:00@Leslie
@MissMannah
www.nanny-governess.com@Leslie<br />@MissMannah<br /><br />www.nanny-governess.comzzznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-79735899272581402322012-02-24T21:46:49.823-05:002012-02-24T21:46:49.823-05:00Very true being a woman around other women can be ...Very true being a woman around other women can be very exhausting.<br /><br />I alwas enjoy it when I meet another lady who is sane.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-26269790887887550022012-02-24T18:54:00.008-05:002012-02-24T18:54:00.008-05:00I agree Phoenix. It's funny..men do not have t...I agree Phoenix. It's funny..men do not have the same jealousy and insecurity issues that women have.<br /><br />Women are the most insecure creatures ever....Mrs. Billy Lamarnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-10478633452979066462012-02-24T17:40:18.691-05:002012-02-24T17:40:18.691-05:00this actually has nothing to do with moms being je...this actually has nothing to do with moms being jealous of the nanny or the housekeeper. Nope it's simpler than that. <br /><br />Its women being jealous of women. Period. If the same two met on the street. Each not knowing the other, it would still occur. I don't know why women are so pathetic? Like no self-esteem. Then what really is funny, is when a woman actually appreaciates the way she looks and thinks of herself as one sexy lady and is happy in her own skin (me) its called wrong, rude, dumg. So then it shows that women are even jealous of women who are confident. <br /><br />The cycle of insanity never ends!Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-32146946876278813452012-02-23T19:58:01.569-05:002012-02-23T19:58:01.569-05:00I agree with what Truth Seeker says. Female bosse...I agree with what Truth Seeker says. Female bosses like these are usually uncomfortable (even jealous) when their househelpers look better than them. In my experience, my kid had a nanny once who wore make up everytime I left the house. When I caught her one day all fancied up, she was uncomfortable that I saw her wearing make up. When I asked her why, it was because I wasn't wearing any when I was at home, so she didn't want to come on too strong by looking fancy beside a plain Jane female boss like me. <br /><br />Was I affected by what she said? Not at all! I knew my worth and my husband's faithfulness. I only wear make up when I go out to the office or the mall, so I was never bothered at all. So what if the nanny wants to look good as well? If wearing make up made her feel good and not used to tempt the male boss, why should I deny her that? <br /><br />So it's really a weird request for bosses to ask that, unless they were probably allergic to make up.Song Medina-Babijeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03025953248978737904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-2514336808206535152012-02-22T14:11:33.709-05:002012-02-22T14:11:33.709-05:00Leslie, I believe in England it is required for na...Leslie, I believe in England it is required for nannies to be certified through a professional nanny school. If I could find a cheap enough certification program here, I'd have no problem going to it. Always a good idea to beef up your resume.MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-65940098134115512342012-02-22T07:24:16.259-05:002012-02-22T07:24:16.259-05:00A professional Nanny school? How crazy is that??A professional Nanny school? How crazy is that??Leslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-52417641440277214762012-02-22T03:32:24.455-05:002012-02-22T03:32:24.455-05:00It is not ridiculous to think a mom might get jeal...It is not ridiculous to think a mom might get jealous of the nanny even if the nanny is disgusted by dad. I don't wear makeup as a rule and have always been told by family, friends and boyfriends that I don't need it but I still have guys falling at my feet sometimes to the mom's annoyance. Sorry but if they want something better making the nanny look unpretty isn't going to help. A good nail polish will not chip off and if that's what mb is worried about tell her that you take good care of your nails. I don't like nail polish on my fingers because good or not with all the typing I do its going to chip anyway. I also can't do big/long nails for the same reason.FamilyNannynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-73098358923349383112012-02-21T22:01:20.577-05:002012-02-21T22:01:20.577-05:00WorkingMom, I see your point that having a nanny a...WorkingMom, I see your point that having a nanny allows you to better control the environment that your child is in. BUT, parents must realize that they aren't going to have many choices as far as nannies go if they are looking for a nonsmoking, non makeup wearing, vegan, no perfume using, totally in shape woman in her prime. You aren't going to find anyone to fit that profile! I also think it is weird and not good to shelter your child from everything that is outside the realm of your home. I'm not saying the nanny should waltz in and be a complete 180 from your views but a little variation never hurt anyone.StrawberryShortKakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616354962777188647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-1899417479745525892012-02-21T20:06:06.771-05:002012-02-21T20:06:06.771-05:00Yup. Nail polish and mascara little colorful poiso...Yup. Nail polish and mascara little colorful poison snowflakes. Its a wonder we are all still alive! Oh, the humanity!<br /><br />Well lets see. If mom bosses are afraid their husband my be looking sexually at the nanny it might be because she isn't fullfilling her duties as a woman. Most women don't know this but your kids DO NOT come first. #1 - is yourself. If you don't take care of yourself you are not happy. Hey put on some make-up. LOL #2 Your husband. Make sure he is happy and he feels loved. Make time for eachother. Go out of your way to be nice. #3 Your children. Kids are very receptive and smart. If you don't take care of yourself you are not happy. If you don't take care of your husband he is not happy. If kids have miserable parents, they are unhappy. <br /><br />Like I said, make-up is a pesonal choice. My husband actually doesn't care either way. He always told me its not important to him. But I wear it anyway cuz I like it. If my boss told me not to wear make-up, I'd slather it on to make sure i looked like a clown. Employers of nannies don't have a right to ask the nanny not to wear make-up unless she presents a very good reason. The OP stated her MB did not.<br /><br />workingMom said... <br /><br />I think that parents who shelter their children from everything including soaps, make-up, detergants, food etc etc are really doing a dis-service. What happens if your kid goes over to a friends house? They may die! <br /><br />OP - you should call her and ask why she wouldn't want you to wear make-up. I'm very curious and it may put an end to this maddnessPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-24536458032157194502012-02-21T19:52:21.783-05:002012-02-21T19:52:21.783-05:00This has been a good read! Lol!
Lots of interesti...This has been a good read! Lol!<br /><br />Lots of interesting input.<br /><br />Don't know if I mentioned it but I didn't get the job.<br /><br />Never heard back.Bethany ( The OP)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-38649018975961209112012-02-21T19:48:58.261-05:002012-02-21T19:48:58.261-05:00I attended a professional nanny school and they di...I attended a professional nanny school and they did recommend that we were modest amounts of makeup. For health reasons it was recommended that you do not wear fingernail polish or false fingernails, especially with babies because they can harbor germs...I do wear nail polish most of the time though! <br /><br />Also, especially with infants, some mothers prefer that the nannies should not wear perfume or very light scented because of the fact that their baby might smell like you instead of them. This might seem silly to some people but I can completely understand how a mother would not want another woman's scent on her child.zzznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-26289230143535760322012-02-21T19:25:40.268-05:002012-02-21T19:25:40.268-05:00Some of you people are unbelievable. You whine ab...Some of you people are unbelievable. You whine about not being regarded as a "professional", but display catty, high school attitudes about perspectives different than your own.<br /><br />That's right, I'm a liar about mascara & nailpolish flaking - nobody has ever had little flicks of mascara on their cheeks, and no one's nailpolish ever chips or flakes between weekly applications. Never happens.<br /><br />And we all know allergies and chemical sensitivities are all in one's head, so the only reason any MB must have for not wanting the nanny to wear make-up, etc. has GOT to be due to insecurity! Because all MB's are old, ugly and used up, and worried about their husbands lusting after the nannies - who we know are all young, fresh, and pretty. Please. What a very rude and immature assumption.<br /><br />Why does someone need to be considered pretty only when wearing make-up, and ugly when not? Isn't it possible to be attractive with a clean, fresh face? If you feel ugly or insecure because you're not wearing make-up, you have bigger problems than this forum can address. It's a free country; wear all the make-up you want - on your own time.<br /><br />The OP's question was about standards.<br /><br />My response was that no make-up, etc. would be the standard at my house, and I gave my reasons why.<br /><br />My reasons are my reasons, and they are as valid as anyone else's. Whether or not you agree with them is incidential. Would you also consider me extreme for not wanting a smoker as my nanny? Or insisting that my child be fed all organic, pesticide-free food? How about if I decided to home-school my child (and wanted a nanny who could function as tutor/teacher)?<br /><br />A primary benefit to having a nanny is so that the parent has more control over their child's environment, and can ensure that their particular lifestyle choices or needs are carried out. If you have a problem with that, don't take the job.<br /><br />I have read many posters on here exclaim about "caring for the parent's most precious thing in the world (the child)", and yet just as many posters snark at many parents' requests. I don't consider that professional behavior. You work in a niche market; such requests and requirements are why you have this job at all.<br /><br />If it wasn't important for me to hire someone to accomodate my requests, I could just put my child in regular daycare.workingMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05170616457367079259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-66436075743272671722012-02-21T17:49:29.981-05:002012-02-21T17:49:29.981-05:00MissMannah, I can't access your profile for so...MissMannah, I can't access your profile for some reason to send you messages. Hmmm... I have a few questions about what you do on your spare time and what you are into. We should connect in a different way other than the peanut gallery.<br /><br />My email is: reedinaz@aol.com<br /><br />Still wish I could change your mind on the poetry thing. Rebecca read some and loved itPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-79277285255983821482012-02-21T17:22:39.004-05:002012-02-21T17:22:39.004-05:00MissMannah - its all good, no need to apologize. W...MissMannah - its all good, no need to apologize. What fun would it be if we all got along.<br /><br />;)Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-16027343995942303572012-02-21T16:16:10.870-05:002012-02-21T16:16:10.870-05:00Lol Phoenix, I love you--you always crack me up. ...Lol Phoenix, I love you--you always crack me up. And I'm sorry for opening up this whole can of worms.MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-70893301663541137162012-02-21T14:51:00.460-05:002012-02-21T14:51:00.460-05:00Unless it's some sort of health issue, I think...Unless it's some sort of health issue, I think this is a very strange and unreasonable request.<br /><br />If it has anything to do with appearance, they should have absolutely nothing to say on the subject. I feel a nanny should dress in clothes that are clean and not revealing in any way, but beyond that they have NO right to even comment on your appearence. What you look like has nothing to do with how good you are at your job.<br /><br />There is probably more going on here. The mom may have some issues.Clairenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-3821889996737313502012-02-21T13:17:18.998-05:002012-02-21T13:17:18.998-05:00#11
Whatever estee-lauder says, IS TRUE
LMFAO....#11<br /><br /><br />Whatever estee-lauder says, IS TRUE<br /><br /><br />LMFAO. Fun timesPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-37414069240149252262012-02-21T13:12:57.218-05:002012-02-21T13:12:57.218-05:00Well sitting back and analyzing... no matter what ...Well sitting back and analyzing... no matter what topic, women will always find ways to criticize one another.<br /><br />1) Women who wear make-up have low self-esteem because they need to enhance their appearance.<br /><br />2) Women who don't wear make-up have low self-esteem because they don't have pride in their appearance<br /><br />3) Women who don't wear make-up will have husbands who cheat<br /><br />4) Make-up is poison to babies<br /><br />5) Women who wear make-up are clowns<br /><br />6) Women who don't wear make-up are lazy and frumpy<br /><br />7) Women who wear make-up are more attractive<br /><br />8) New moms are afraid make-up wearing nanny is going to steal husband. Refer to #3<br /><br />9) Mascara and nail polish flake off on everything! It's like colorful dandruff<br /><br />10) women who are applying make-up ignore children<br /><br /><br />My hypothesis : it is obvious make-up is no indication of sanity. It is safe to say that women who choose to be natural or those who indulge in a little color are equally crazy.Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-7076036194600380792012-02-21T13:11:05.556-05:002012-02-21T13:11:05.556-05:00Arbonne Fan...I was going to say that you were not...Arbonne Fan...I was going to say that you were not one of those women I was talking about. But then you added that ridiculous Estee Lauder quote. I'm sorry, but if any husband cheats on his wife just because she isn't pretty enough for him, he is a pathetic man and probably never loved her to begin with. And if you think I give off the impression that I don't value my own beauty, that is your own problem and one I frankly don't really care about.<br /><br />I discussed this thread with my husband last night to get the male perspective. He told me that my lack of makeup on our first date was what attracted him to me because I wasn't trying to be fake. He could see my face, not a mask covering it. This is why I choose not to wear any--other than the fact that I find it incredibly uncomfortable--I want people to see me for who I am. If they think I'm plain, so be it.<br /><br />I do not wish to be down on women who enjoy wearing makeup for the right reasons, like Phoenix said because she can express herself through the colors. And Susannah said it is fun and she takes pride in her appearance whether or not she is wearing any makeup. But some women do wear it for the wrong reasons--for their husbands or because they don't look good without it. I think that is very sad.MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-77812432693561817552012-02-21T13:03:58.146-05:002012-02-21T13:03:58.146-05:00Mascara flaking off? That is so weird to me.
I th...Mascara flaking off? That is so weird to me.<br /><br />I think that the Mother is just insecure..it is pretty obvious. She doesn't want the OP to look better than her because she doesn't want her hubby to be attracted to the nanny. It's as clear as day.<br /><br />Tons of people wear make-up and nail polish around kids...I haven't heard of a child being affected by it. That is so stupid. We pet our dogs and cats and they don't get exposed to our make-up/nail polish and die. <br /><br />People need to be relax and stop trying to find excuses. This MomBoss is insecure and it has nothing to do with her nanny's mascara flaking off in the Gerber cereal.Terri Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-70666525239169860202012-02-21T12:53:24.177-05:002012-02-21T12:53:24.177-05:00JChrissy: I have always worn make-up, and have had...JChrissy: I have always worn make-up, and have had babies touch my face. Your point of view is interesting, about MB not wearing make-up after having the baby. $55 for foundation? Chanel, Yves St. Laurent or Dior? What do you use for foundation?<br /><br />Hello...A little concealer under the eyes applied with a foundation brush, a sweep of powder, mascara, blush and pink lipgloss. <br /><br />WorkingMom: I work in a childcare center and I nanny. Been working around children for the last 14 years wearing mascara and nailpolish. Neither has ever fallen off while I have been preparing food or snacks, for a child of any age. I also do not pull out my mirror and constantly check my face, applying powder around the children. I do this on my break or during downtime. <br /><br />I can understand not using a particular lotion or fragrance due to allergies, and would stop doing so if asked. Personally, I think you are full of crap about mascara and polish flaking and landing in food. Not even true!!!<br /><br />Thanks for insulting the nannies that choose to wear a little color on their face to a job. You make all of us sound like we are lazy airheads attached to our mirrors.MissDeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-55734543615853501982012-02-21T12:27:57.584-05:002012-02-21T12:27:57.584-05:00I don't think women who don't wear make-up...I don't think women who don't wear make-up don't value their appearance and that would be no good reason for a husband to cheat on his wife. Like i said I think make-up is a sense of expression. I don't wear much face make-up but I go crazy over eye shadow and eye liner! i love it. And it does enhance my appearance to an extent because as a red head I have very light eye lashes. So if i don't wear mascara my eyes look very big and I don't like it. That's the only reason I can get away with putting black eye liner around my entire eye, my eyes are just big. Someone once told me that is a trait that is beautiful. I don't know about that... it looks like I'm stoned.<br /><br />Women who wear make-up do need to know how to apply it. I've seen some clowns around my town. Just gross. But it is a very personal choice and I don't think that any employer should be able to request make-up standards. Unless the kid is allergic to it. I wouldn't let a child touch my face either. Sticky child hands, ick. Flaking mascara, give me a break. I have never had mascara do that. Maybe it is your eye lashes breaking off.<br /><br />CFS- Chronic fatigue syndrome. It runs in my family. The worse part is when you fall asleep while driving. My dad has crashed a few cars in his day. i know when I'm about to fall asleep and I pull over. It is very dangerous. i have to take adderall to stay awake during the day. Otherwise I fall asleep at my desk. It is really crappy. My husband hates it. He will wake me up to get ready for work and then he will come in to the bedroom to check on me and i've fallen asleep on my closet floor. It is hard to deal with at times. And people in my family take it very personal when I'm late for everything. I keep telling them I won't be able to go anywhere before noon on the weekends. They tell me to be there at 11 and get mad that I'm late. WTF. Maybe I should write it downPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.com