Pros
- Management is willing to work whatever schedule best works for you. - Great opportunity/resume booster for undergrads or recent grads. - If you love working with kids, this job is great! - It really helped me shape my leadership skills - Great as a temporary job or permanent job. In my case I was only in town during the summers/holidays, so my boss gladly worked with me during those dates. - If you bother to get to know the owner you'd realize she's actually really nice! - They're willing to provide nannies and tutors with resources to take with you on your meetings, such as games, flash cards, storybooks, etc.
Cons
- Living in Houston/Katy has it drawbacks in terms of mileage for the jobs. Make sure that the address of the family really is within X amount of minutes you're willing to travel. - Make sure you really are available on the hours you say you are available. It is crucial that one commits otherwise you might be stuck in a sticky situation. - Sometimes families may request that you do the dishes, fold clothes etc - be prepared to do some minimal house work on top of nannying. - If you commit to working a job with three or more kids make sure you can handle it. While I was on a job I came to the realization that two is my max!