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Tonya
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Date Posted: 11:24:22 07/22/03 Tue
I have never worked in this situation, but have placed nannies in these types of jobs when I owned my placement agency. However, I never placed young nannies in this situation. It can be very hard emotionally, especially if the mom has died and you are the primary caregiver. It can also cause issues between you and the dad. I worked with one single father who had to fire his nanny because she fell in love with him, was having the kids call her mom, and got jealous when he developed a romantic relationship with a collegue. She even tried to sabatoge their relationship. Now, if you are the outgoing type who makes friends easily, has lots of outside hobbies, and can really keep the personal/professional line clear, then I think you could do just fine. But if ANYTHING makes you the least bit uncomfortable or uneasy, be on guard. I have heard of men who have taken advantage of the situation also. So, if you want this job and think it could work, go in with your eyes wide open, be very aware of your feelings and his, and have a back up plan to get out of there if you need to. Good luck!
Tonya
>I was wondering if anyone has ever worked for a single
>father and been a live in nanny? If so how did it
>work out? Is there anything I should be concerned
>about as a young female? I am new to the nanny
>profession. Thanks.
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