12 Mar REASONS WHY NANNIES STAY WITH A FAMILY LONG-TERM
Most families want to enter into an employment relationship that will last for years. Have you ever asked yourself questions like “why do I keep employing new nannies?” “Do I really need a nanny” “Is my nanny okay” “Am I treating my nanny right?” etc. A long lasting relationship is best for the family but how can you make that happen. Here is a list of reasons why nannies stay long-term:
The family appreciates the nanny’s work.
Being grateful for what the nanny is doing goes a long way in creating a great relationship between the family and the nanny. We all know that taking care of house chores and children takes a lot of patience and hard work so, being truly thankful encourages the nanny to stay.
The nanny enjoys her day to day work.
Depending on the working hours of your nanny they really need to be able to enjoy their work. When they are happy and satisfied they provide the best care. Encourage her to make her own schedule or make it together to make sure she is comfortable. When a nanny gets what she feels is important from her job, it entices her to stay with that family.
The nanny loves the kids!
This covers the huge factor in the nanny job. If they builds a good relationship with the kids helps them build their motivation and work things out when it gets tough and also encourages her to stay year after year.
The family pays a competitive wage.
Money isn’t the most important thing in a nanny job, but it does matter. Every nanny wants to be paid a wage that allows her to meet her financial obligations and goals. When a family pays a competitive wage and offers regular raises, their nanny is much more likely to stay long-term.
The family respects the nanny’s time.
Most nannies generally work longer than average work weeks. So when a family is respectful of their nanny’s time off the clock, it means a lot. Making sure a nanny gets plenty of downtime to rest and relax is an investment that pays off for both the caregiver and the family.
The family respects the job description.
Every nanny job description is different. The one thing that’s the same is that it’s easy for the description to slowly expand over time without the parents even noticing. When a family is careful to stick to what was originally agreed to, the nanny doesn’t have to deal with job creep and doesn’t feel overworked or underappreciated. Of course, the family’s childcare needs will change over time and the job description will change too. Talking about these changes openly and making sure the nanny is on board is the best way to keep the relationship on the right track.
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