Should I get an older nanny, this time?

I think the older nanny would suit your needs better. You won't have to train her, she will know most of the stuff you need her to do just from life's experience. You will probably find her easier to work with just for that reason alone. And if you are still feeling a bit uncomfortable asking things of her, I would say that uncomfortableness will ease up the more you get to know her.

It's a hard question because both choices have its advantages and drawbacks. 1. Advantages for younger people -more durable, like they won't become ill really often, they would do errands more quickly, have the energy and don't have health problems that often -would do it for less money than people who do it as a proper job (most kids do it as students' jobs and pocket money -they don't want to raise the kids instead of you, don't have that harsh raising opinions -they adapt to you easier and basic rules (but can be sometimes overly permissive, though, but they won't QUESTION you) 2. Advantages for older people -they are usually more eager to get the job, as... well, they don't have a job... so they would be more thorough, they won't be late, would take the job seriously enough (no listening to music and meeting friends at workplace) -they would be stricter with the kids... younger people are sometimes effected easily by cute kids, and they would permit eating cookies at night or staying up late) -won't leave job after a year, because they collected enough money for that trip or because they are getting married or asked by parents to move in with them again. I would give that 40-year old nanny a try. Maybe you could hire her for a week-long trial and see whether she's someone you would hire.

I think an older nanny would be less likely to leave so quickly. And I don't think it would prevent them from running errands and doing other parts of the job. If they are an experienced nanny, they will know what to expect and they will expect to be told what to do. Most of my clients' nannies seems to be in their 30s. They cook, clean, walk the dog, and pick up small amounts of groceries. I think they're more reliable than younger nannies.

Here most people prefer to have older nanny rather than the younger one. Since young nanny haven't done many housework in usual. And seldom of them prefer to be a nanny because the paid is not well and the time is long. Whereas older nanny is stable to work for you for a long time. And the age around 45 is also fine. At least they have experience to cook and do the housework. Also they are cable to take care of children or old people at home. I love China

While we think that getting an older nanny would be the best because we think that they have gained a lot of experience in talking care of kids, I still prefer having younger nannies because, not only they are easily trained, they are most likely to follow the instructions you leave them. Older nannies would tend to have this "know-it-all" attitude and would rarely follow what you tell them to do. And yes, another thing would be, they tend to have limitations on the things that they can do in the house.

I'm not an expert here but I guess an older nanny would suit you this time. You don't have to worry about asking them to do errands because it will be part of their job, that is if you will tell them firsthand about that. It will be awkward at times but it has to be done. The problem with younger nannies especially those aging from 19-21 years old is that they try to explore things that they can do and probably being a nanny is just their ticket to land in a job or get out of the province. A more experienced help is what you need right now so your kids will be taken cared of properly.

I have never had one...but do you want a nanny or house companion.? but I thought a nanny was specifically for dealing with the children,,,and an Au pair does the children, house work, etc.. And I do believe that regardless of the age,,,if someone is there for work as long as you explain what the requirements are there should not be any problem but you should be clear before they start....maybe its should not be the title of your employee that is more important but more about their what they will be doing.... good luck!!!!!