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The Importance of Personal Connection: Why Families Want to Get to Know You in an Interview
by Westside Nannies | Jan 11, 2024 | Featured Nanny Blog, Nanny Blog
Ever wondered why families (and sometimes agencies) ask about your hobbies and interests during an interview? This may seem totally irrelevant to the job at hand, and it may seem like an unimportant factor to the job at hand, But, let's talk about why these casual...
Can You Believe They Asked Me That?!
by Westside Nannies | Apr 11, 2018 | Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
As a professional nanny you are probably used to grace under pressure but interviews can be difficult for even the most seasoned nannies! While you’re fully prepared to answer questions about your past experience and educational background, you may not anticipate that...
Lets Talk Miles and Cents
by Westside Nannies | Feb 28, 2018 | Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
If you’re using your own vehicle to tote around tots, or when running errands for your employers, you’re entitled to mileage reimbursement for on the job use. Keep in mind that it is your responsibility (not your employers) to track each mile driven, because lets face...
How Paying Taxes Pays Off
by Westside Nannies | Feb 27, 2018 | Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
When we say taxes, you say… boring? Confusing? Complicated? No worries – we’re here to help! As a nanny, it is so important to have a basic level of understanding about this topic. By law, we are all required to pay taxes and though it can seem like a burden, it’s...
The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
by Westside Nannies | Feb 12, 2018 | Nanny Blog | 0 Comments
Let’s face it - social media has changed the way we operate. Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter have turned into the virtual scrapbooks highlighting the in’s and out’s of our daily lives. The problem is the audience. We tend to think of our audience as an extension of...