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Baby Sitter

June - August 2018 • Denville Township, NJ

What I liked

The hours were very nice, 12-6 Monday through Friday so I still felt like I had a summer. I was also paid under the table.

What I wish was different

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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Shelby Twp, MI

What I liked

I liked helping raise a 7 month old over the summer and watching her grow.

What I wish was different

I wish i was able to Work more days than i did.

Advice

You get what you put into working with children as well as going through this company.
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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Alexandria, VA

What I liked

I liked how I could spend everyday having a blast with kids and giving the the best summer. I liked playing outside, doing art, going to the pool, and doing education activities.

What I wish was different

Looking back at it I still would not wish anything to be different. I enjoy working with children and the family in specific.

Advice

If you don't like kids this job isn't the one for you. Patience is key and you have to balance going with the flow and being constructive.
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Care giver

May - August 2018 • Roy, UT

What I liked

I loved working with that family. It also taught me a lot about caregiving.

What I wish was different

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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Virginia Beach, VA

What I liked

Being able to practice behavior management and teaching

What I wish was different

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Baby Sitter

May - August 2018 • Fort Worth, TX

What I liked

I liked working with the children and building a relationship with them and their families.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Make sure you are CPR and First aid Certified, it can help in emergencies.
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Nanny

May - August 2018 • Pleasanton, CA

What I liked

I loved working with my kids all summer, it barely felt like a job because I was having such a good time. I also had a really good relationship with all the parents I worked for which was nice.

What I wish was different

I had some schedule overlaps between the two families I worked for that I wish could have been resolved.

Advice

Getting a job you like is easy, just be proactive in your search.
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Nanny

May - July 2018 • Blue Springs, MO

What I liked

Love the lasting relationship I built with a wonderful family.

What I wish was different

I wish I could have continued employment longer.

Advice

Networking and building relationships in a job that may not be exactly on tour career path is just as important to building life skills as working in your exact career field.
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Nanny

June - September 2018 • Waverly, MN

What I liked

I loved working with kids and I liked having weekends off.

What I wish was different

I wish I could get more hours even though I was full time I could have handled more.

Advice

Do what you love and it doesn’t feel like work.
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Nanny

June - August 2018 • Tucson, AZ

What I liked

Working with kids

What I wish was different

More hours!!!

Advice

Patienxe and enjoy the little things
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Nanny

June - September 2018 • Ann Arbor, MI

What I liked

The duration of the job fit perfectly with my time off school.

What I wish was different

Advice

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