beginnings
how I got started | I had my own summer childcare need. At the
time I had a corporate job with a local performance marketing company,
and I needed help with my kids over the summer. I did some research on
what my options were, and found a summer nanny. Having a nanny allowed
my children to stay home, play outside in their own neighborhood, and
participate in activities. My friends asked me how I found my nanny,
and my nanny's friends asked her how she found me. It just seemed like a
natural choice for me to start my own nanny agency.
inspiration
why this job?| Helping children find the best childcare when mom
and dad have somewhere else they need to be. We're picky about our
nannies- they have to be outstanding. We recruit through word of mouth,
at the community colleges and universities, and at the local high
schools. Our nannies need to have completed high school, but our
recruitment efforts at the high school level is directed toward
encouraging students to consider this as a future summer job or even
career choice. And yes, we have male nannies- our clients call them
"mannies."
love
why I love this job!| I get to help families. I help them find
the balance between work and life. And, I get to find the nannies great
families to work with.
work
my typical day| Besides running the nanny agency, I'm a mom, so
I'm up early, getting the kids ready for their day. I'm at the computer
by 6:30AM. It's a long day, developing ideas, making contacts, meeting
with families, and growing my business. Also, I volunteer with the
public school system and serve on the board of NAWBO, the National
Association of Women Business Owners.
challenges
what they are | Lack of sleep- there's always something to do!
upside
all about growth | There's a demand for this service. Especially
with this economy, people are shifting, moving, and they look to nanny
agencies for the security of knowing their kids are well taken care of,
so they can focus on work.
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