Lots of people babysit - some for the money and some
because they love children. For a few, it can be the
first step on the ladder to a highly lucrative career
as a nanny. Good nannies are constantly in high demand
and their earning potential is huge.
CEO's are desperate for decent childcare
Having problems with childcare causes stress to millions
of families – whatever their income. Everyone
would love to find the dream nanny and few do. A child-care
meltdown happens to most people at one time or another.
CEO's may be high fliers but they are as prone to child
care disasters as everyone else. In their desperation
many CEO's are offering salaries in the region of $100,000 – more
than some people with law degrees get!
Why Are They Paying So Much?
CEO's are highly paid because they are under a huge
amount of pressure to deliver at work. Having a reliable,
sensible nanny takes an enormous amount of worry out
of their daily equation. Sudden business trips often
arise and knowing that your children are in safe hands
is worth a big salary.
CEO's spend more on childcare because they understand
the associated legal and tax issues. They are also
generally great to work for as they don’t want
to risk a law suit for having their nanny in a ‘harsh
work environment’.
How Does Someone Become A High-End Nanny?
Employers are more than willing to pay extra for someone
with a degree in education, nursing or child psychology.
In fact, many nanny agencies are now actively recruiting
at colleges that major in child psychology, education
and development. Most start on a salary of around $30,000
but can more than double that in a couple of years.
Personal Preference
Some employers like their nanny to have experience
and to have been on some kind of training course.
Others don’t mind so much and like the nanny
to do things their way anyway. Some nanny agencies
offer training
Common Sense is priceless!
Just being willing to show initiative is impressive.
For instance, being prepared to take the car in for
service, pick up dry cleaning and generally keep everything
'ticking over' – is seen as a desirable quality
in a nanny. Other easily acquired skills, such as having
a swimming certification, knowing CPR and knowing the
latest childcare recommendations all look good on the
CV.
A nanny is employed to make life easier for the parents
of the family – so long hours (often around 60
hours a week) and working holidays are to be expected.
What Other Benefits Are There?
The homes that high-end nannies work in are usually ‘dream’ homes.
The food is commonly gourmet standard.
A nanny will often be given a car as part of the payment
package.
Pay is often tax-free.
Foreign trips are standard. The nanny is still working
but will enjoy first-class travel and often visits
to expensive restaurants, museums, amusement parks
and mind-blowing shopping trips.
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