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It’s only fair that all parents want what’s best for their kids. Especially when a child is still new to this world and you need someone to help to navigate them in this big and complex environment. That’s when a nanny comes in – someone you can fully entrust your child to without worrying about it.
And while we all know that finding a good nanny is a mission in its own right, some parents seem to take a more delusional approach to it. From requirements through the roof to offering “free hands-on parenting experience” and charging a live-in nanny, these are among the countless nanny job ads we just couldn’t make up.
Below awaits the selection of the weirdest and craziest screenshots of nanny jobs that make you wonder what these parents were thinking.
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#1
Anyone Who Has Worked In Childcare Knows She Hit Babysitter Bingo
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago (edited)
This poor teenager would rather walk the doggos of the people in our neighborhood for 3 dollars per doggo.
With the increasing number of households needing a nanny to help care for their children, finding a good one is becoming increasingly difficult. And while it’s important to stay realistic when it comes to setting requirements for the nanny, some parents fail to do so, as seen in the numerous examples shared in this article.
It all comes down to the fact that every parent wants the best for their children. The thing in question is how differently moms and dads understand what exactly is best. For some, it’s free hands-on experience in childcare; for others, it’s another delusional request.
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#2
Delusional Babysitter Requirements
Raena Celis 2 years ago
A bachelor's degree for $10 an hour, 100% attendance required but has to deal with last minute arrangements? How bout no
#3
What Do You Mean You Can't Afford It
Another important aspect to note when it comes to a perfect nanny match is how much more cautious parents are becoming when it comes to ensuring their children's care. That’s where probably the most important factor comes into play when looking for a nanny–trust.
#4
Any Master Graduates Looking For A Babysitting Job For 18$ A Day?
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
I donât think this person is very smart either if they canât do the damn maths and work out how much theyâre paying
#5
75 Cents An Hour For Babysitting
DC 2 years ago
Are these the very same parents who complain about everything being anti-child? Just because your children play a role in your contribution to exploitation, and people aren't willing to have any of it, these people are not child haters. Ok, maybe they hate YOUR children, depends on how much delusion they already internalized...
Of course, a nanny must have the necessary qualifications and experience, but it is also important to find a nanny who is naturally kind and nurturing. Parents want someone who will be a positive role model for their children and will be able to provide the right kind of guidance and support.
But how and where do you find this whole package in a person? How do you determine if they have what it takes? From background checks to recommendations, from conducting interviews to having dinners with the whole family, parents go to great lengths to make sure they find the right person to whom they can entrust their child.
#6
Babysitter Wanted, Must Be In Collage
#7
Childcare Is So Easy, It Should Be Cheap Right?
Rianne Alter 2 years ago
This basically comes out to 1.11$ an hr per kid...take that as you will...
#8
Free Babysitter Needed
#9
Nanny For Free
Nadine Bamberger 2 years ago
So you'd let a stranger who not only agrees to work for free but also pays half of your grocery bills and is willing to breastfeed your baby look after kids too young to tell if something is not right. Because let's be clear, no one of their right mind without sinister motives would do that and we haven't even talked about your overall entitled language.
No wonder nanny cameras are becoming a booming business with more and more parents opting to keep an eye on their child and the caretaker while they’re away. Having said that, it’s important to address some very important safety and privacy concerns and issues around nanny cameras that parents should be aware of. So we reached out to Daniel Markuson, the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, who happily shared some insights.
Markuson warned that hidden cameras should never be used to monitor anyone and thus compromise their privacy. “Nanny cameras should be used for security reasons only, such as making sure your child or pet is safe,” he commented. So if parents see nanny cameras as a way to allow their babysitters to earn their trust, this is the wrong way to do so.
#10
Need A Babysitter/Slave
#11
She Wants Childcare/Housekeeper For $1.70/Hour. The Sad Part Is People Are Actually Offering To Do It At Her Price
#12
What's The Going Rate For Full-Time Childcare For A Kid With Special Needs?
Historyharlot93 2 years ago (edited)
Iâm curious how a 4 year old has been diagnosed as ADHD. It sounds like a typical 4 year old behavior. My son was in 7th grade when diagnosed, and had to go through some rigorous testing. I think people throw stuff like this in because they want you to feel sorry that they have a special needs child and youâre willing to give them a financial break.
#13
Pay Me To Be My Live-In Nanny
"The main privacy issue is that if not protected properly, any smart camera (including a nanny camera) can be hacked,” Markuson warned parents who are considering getting a nanny camera. “If this happens, a malicious third party will be able to access the camera’s feed and see not only what your child is doing but also you or your other family members who are in the same room as the camera.”
To ensure this does not happen, it is important to adjust your nanny camera settings in a certain way. First, it’s checking your camera’s password settings. “Set up your IP camera to require a password. The password should be complex, unique, and consist of no less than 12 characters. According to NordPass research, people often fail to change their admin passwords. In fact, the most popular password in the U.S. is 'guest,' which is also a common admin password,” Markuson explained.
#14
$100 For A 60-Hour Per Week Plus Vegan Food Costs Sounds Like A Deal
Captain Kyra 2 years ago
Women only is common in these wanted adds. Do people realize women can also be predators? đ€· This list is making me sad.
#15
Single Mom Would Like To Pay Less Than 2$ An Hour For Childcare
Linda Tisue 2 years ago
K, I know reproductive choices are becoming more limited in the US, but.... A momma boss playing for sympathy because she is "a single mother" is like the restaurants that say customers would have to pay more for their food if they had to pay more than a tipped wage.
#16
Babysitter Needed
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Soooo this person wants a low wage sitter who has to keep up with a high level medical procedure (feeding tube) ... I'm sure the 12 year old will have the experience to handle this situationđł
#17
Wanted: Live-In Slave
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
ALLOWANCE? That's sounds derogatory based on the requirements ... I am surprised the "daily report" doesn't have to be in a certain format.
Another important step is to enable your camera’s security features. “If you bought a camera that encrypts data transmitted via the internet, turn this feature on. And always update your device with the latest security patches.”
Last but not least, it’s safest to hide your online traffic with a VPN connection set up on your router, the cybersecurity expert argues. “If you set up a VPN, like NordVPN, on your router, you can connect and secure any number of gadgets with a single device slot. Any device that connects to it, including your home security camera, will automatically be private on the internet,” Markuson told us.
#18
Woman Wants $2-3/Hour Childcare
#19
I Just Love The Way They Think
Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
If they are also babysitting on this trip, then yes you also have to pay them otherwise itâs not really a vacation for them is it?
#20
2.73 Per Hour Is A Normal Rate For Childcare, Apparently
Linda Tisue 2 years ago (edited)
Wonder why she doesn't try to get the kids grandparents to babysit? Maybe they wanted more money too. Yeah this is going to sound harsh, but the "I am a single mother" card doesn't gain any sympathy. People should have either a) looked seriously at the state of your marriage/ relationship and finances before reproducing. b) taken better precautions for birth control or c) made a different choice when they got knocked up, there is adoption even for pro birth people. We got enough people in the world, and that "single mother" is not such a rare genetic specium that human kind will suffer without her DNA in the gene pool. If one loves kids so much they should go into teaching or work in daycare. Yes I know a parent can die or just walk out, but that goes back to asking if one partner can support a kid before having one. I never had kids, because I asked myself these questions before having kids. I wasn't willing to take the risk that my partner was going to stick around and even with a teaching degree, I knew that would be enough to support a kid. I do like kids, that is why I became a teacher instead of being a sympathy seeking "single mother"
#21
Nanny For 1-2k A Year? Awesome
Lakota Wolf 2 years ago (edited)
$2,000 per YEAR?! If one just blue-sky assumes 40 hrs a week, 52 weeks a year, that is less than a dollar an hour.
#22
I Wonder Why Her Babysitter Stopped Texting Her For Less Than $2 An Hour
#23
Pay Me To Live In My Master Bedroom And Babysit My Kids
#24
The Minimum Wage Is Almost $15/Hour In My Country, Yikes
#25
Wanna Earn Less Than Minimum Wage With Triple The Responsibility?
Paula Chaffee 2 years ago
I need to pay rent! And buy groceries too! I cannot live on your pay! I doubt anyone else can either!
#26
Oh, You Just Need An Experienced Babysitter With A Very Specialized Skill Set Willing To Work For $20/Day. Comin' Right Up
#27
Woman Is Always Begging In Our Neighborhood Page But Wants Childcare On A Premium Day And Thinks Itâll Be Cheap
#28
Fifty Cents An Hour For Quality In-Home Childcare
Steve Robert 2 years ago
Plot twist: the father and babysitter was having an affair and that's why she got pregnant.
#29
Job Ad For Premier Pool Service. Am I Being Dramatic Or Getting Paid $10 An Hour To Do All This Is Just Insane?
Lara Verne 2 years ago
We need full time babysitter, entertainer, cook, tutor, chauffeur and cleaner all-in-one. We pay $10/hour.
#30
Please Perform Slave Labor For Our Self-Reliant Child Who Still Needs A Nanny McPhee
#31
Please Pay Rent To Nanny My Kid, Never Have A Life Of Your Own And Share A Room With Said Kid
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
420 friendly ...420 FRIENDLY... really ... also, I need definition of a random man ... so my boyfriend can stay because he isn't random but I can't pick up a guy from a bar ... Wow
#32
I Posted On A Nanny Page Looking For A Job. This Woman Messaged Me Saying She Needs A Reliable, Well-Trained Sitter, With Their Own Vehicle. For 4.50-5$ An Hour
Elizabeth Heany 2 years ago
OMG! What does it say about how underpaid teachers are that they are willing to accept $5 or less an hour?
#33
In 2013, I Interviewed With An (Unbeknownst To Me At The Time) Scientologist Family To Be Their Nanny. They Gave This List Of Responsibilities
Charlie the Cat 2 years ago
Whilst they are asleep you magically transform into a cleaning NAZI! Erm... what?
#34
10-25 Hours Per Week, But Always On Call. College Degree Required. $12/Hour
#35
Be A Very Specific Age, Have A Bachelorâs Degree, Be A Nanny, Housekeeper, Teacher And Personal Shopper... And More, All For $13/Hour
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
I think that list is the all the stuff the goddamn PARENTS should be doing. Not a nanny.
#36
Nanny For Infant And Toddler For The Queenly Sum Of $150 Per Week
#37
In Search Of Full-Time Nanny For 4 Kids/Personal Assistant/Maid/Teacher For $15-17/Hour, Must Have An Associates Degree
The Deez 2 years ago
DID YOU KNOW that it's technically illegal to pay a nanny as a contractor? I didn't know this until I started researching some stuff for my daughter, who worked as a nanny! The IRS considers nannies as employees of the family, not contractors, because the parents are in control of how the nanny does the job. (What to feed the kid, when naptime is, etc.) "Treating your nanny as an independent contractor and not an employee is considered employee misclassification. The IRS deems this tax evasion as you are skipping your employer tax responsibility and leaving the entire obligation to your nanny to pay."
#38
Pay You $450 For The Fantastic Opportunity To Babysit Your Kid?
You'll pay for the room. The parent will cover all other expenses.
#39
What A Sweet Deal! You Get To Pay Someone 600 Dollars/Month To Work Full-Time! Rent Is High In San Diego So Might As Well Prey On The Desperate
Annie 1973 2 years ago
So how is the babysitter supposed to pay for the rent while working for her?
#40
$2.50/Hour For Being A Nanny But You Get Two Free Meals
#41
Needs A Babysitter
#42
I Made More Babysitting As A Teen In The 80s
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Kids are always ridiculously expensive ... you should have known that before having them
#43
Horrendous Local Post. Childcare Is Skilled Work, Too. Taking On The Liability And Stress Of Infant Care Should Not Be Compensated In "Pocket Money"
Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago
A corporate job and your husband is deployedâmaking combat payâhow in the world can you not afford appropriate childcare?
#44
Nanny Job So Good You Should Pay Them To Do It
#45
Lady Wants Babysitter To Watch Her 3 Kids Including A 1-Month-Old For $160 A Week From 7AM-6PM Monday-Friday. Oh And They Need To Be Picked Up And Dropped Off As Well
#46
She Blocked Me For Pointing Out $4 An Hour Is Not Enough For A Full-Time Babysitter
#48
$3.40 An Hour To Babysit 3 Kids. $600 A Month. Donât Waste Her Time
#49
Wanted: Live-In Nanny, But You Pay Us
#50
Be My Nanny, Maid, Dog-Walker, Cat-Carer, Personal Assistant, Researcher, Professional Writer, Property Manager And Also Commit To Me For Three Years
Pay will be low, until maybe it’s not.
#51
Anyone Looking To Be A Full-Time Nanny To 3 Kids Under 4, A Full-Time Cook, And A Full-Time Maid For Free Housing And Little To No Actual Money?
#52
Free Babysitter Also Maybe Wife?
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
ha ... short of getting married ... so I get to have sex with him?
#54
Be âOn Callâ To Babysit Two Toddlers For $2.50/Hour? Yikes
#55
Less Than $2 Per Hour Babysitting, From The Same Woman Who Bragged She Just Bought A Lexus
#56
A âReasonableâ Babysitter Willing To Work For Less Than $4 /Hour
#57
45 Hours A Week, One Person Watching 5 Kids... For $14-17/Hour
#58
Mom Complains About Going Through Nannies Despite Offering $10 For 9-Hour Work
Lori Harper 2 years ago
Another single mother. Where are all the guys who helped create these kids? Do they not at least contribute monetarily? If not, then mamas need to pursue that in court
#59
I'm Sorry, You Want Someone To Raise Your 6 Kids For You? For Minimum Wage None The Less. Hard Pass Bennor Family
#60
As A Nanny I Find A Lot Of These
#61
Be My Live-In Nanny. No Pay. Room Only
#62
These Ridiculous Requirements For A Nanny
#63
Yes, Let Me Nanny Your 4 Children For 2 Dollars An Hour And Also Cook You Dinner
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
So your 10 year old is only worth adding $10 a day in summer ... nice
#64
How About No Tammy, Mmkay?
#65
$5/Hour To Tutor, Babysit, And Nanny Their Child
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
As a parent who had to deal with "virtual learning" during Covid, this pay is insulting. I hated keeping up with virtual learning and it forever changed my outlook on homeschool. I would have paid an ENNORMOUS amount of money not to do the virtual learning
#67
Experienced Nanny Needed For Special Needs 15-Year-Old Boy For 10$/Hour
#68
$50 For A Babysitter, House Cleaner, And Personal Chef? What A Deal
#69
From My Townâs Facebook Page. She Wants A Babysitter For Two Infants To Come To Her Home And Clean For Less Than Minimum Wage?
ispeak catanese 2 years ago
Do I have to "attend" to the hubby before she gets home? That'll be another $40/hr.
#70
Comments Clarified This Would Be 5.5 Hours A Day
Vanessa Richardson 2 years ago
I am really interested in knowing what the censored word is?! Might it be a place?
#71
Choosing Beggar Looking For A Full-Time Nanny To Work On $3/Hour (And Not Even Remotely Close To Where She Lives)
#72
Nanny Wanted, But Don't Expect To Be Paid
Lori Harper 2 years ago
There's a tax dodge or some other financial crime being committed in here somewhere...
#73
24/7 Nanny But Don't Expect Much Pay Because Of My Divorce
#74
Lady Wants To Pay $4 An Hour For Babysitting
Lori Harper 2 years ago
There's that independently wealthy childcare worker requirement again!
#75
Nearly 12-Hour Days And 2 Autistic Children For $300 A Week. What A Sweet Gig
#76
Who Wants To Be A Nanny, Just A Free Room, No Board
Lori Harper 2 years ago
I'm sure the hours will be so that the nanny won't be able to do any other work for the board part of room and board. Another OP wanting an independently wealthy nanny
#77
$3/Hour Babysitter Wanted
#78
You Pay Them $300 To Nanny
#79
"Nanny" Job That Is Literally Just Being A Mother To 4 Kids For Minimum Wage
#80
24/7 Nanny That's A Nutritionist. $5k To Play Mom Because I Dont Want To Be One
ShaZam Beaubien 2 years ago
Wow that's just sad. That child is going to have serious problem when he/she is an adult.
#81
I Find Making My Babysitters Pay For Their Own Plane Ticket Gets Me The Highest Quality Childcare (Blue Is Kidâs Name)
Lori Harper 2 years ago
I have a feeling occasional date night and at least one day to themselves will turn into every day/night duty
#82
The Audacity Of This Woman
#83
Less Than Minimum Wage To Nanny 3 Kids?
Lori Harper 2 years ago
Have the 13-year-old babysit. They'd probably love the money (unless there's a medical/mental condition that prevents them from babysitting, but you fail to mention in your ad)
#84
Nannying For $5.00/Hour? Sure
Lori Harper 2 years ago
If you can offer higher pay, then for the love of God...offer the higher pay from the get-go! This is your CHILD you're talking about! Lower pay only attracts people who WILL NOT have your child's safety in mind!
#85
Looking For A Live-In Nanny For My Foster Child But You Need To Pay Me $1,100 A Month To Live In My Garage
#86
Mom Needs A Babysitter
#87
If She Picks Her Daughter Up By 6 AM, She Wants To Pay The Babysitter Approximately $1.80/Hour - For The Opposite Of Normal Working Hours
#88
$20/Hour Doesnât Get You A Nanny, Tutor, Cook, And House Cleaner
#89
$2/Hour For A Full-Time. 58 Hours/Week Babysitting Job. Sweet Deal
#90
$2.50 An Hour, 50 Hours A Week. Reshared It Asking For Someone âReliable And Trustworthy Onlyâ. How Can You Expect Reliable And Trustworthy At That Price?
Lori Harper 2 years ago
Then ___ needs to find a job with steady hours, then you can tag-team your childcare with each other
#91
Why Yes, I Would Love To Work Almost 50 Hours As A Teacher, Nanny, Chef, And Maid For Your Generous Offer Of âUp Toâ $400 Per Week
Lori Harper 2 years ago
so...you're going to add 2 children but not up the pay? Have I got that right? Sounds like you're trying to scam the nanny, if I got that right
#92
I Also Request Prior Military Experience When Hiring A Sitter
#93
Posting For A Personal Assistant And... Babysitter?
#94
Live-In Nanny! No Pay
Lori Harper 2 years ago
Why not just give them the room and PAY them so they can take care of their personal needs because we all know you're about to take up every spare minute of their day so they can't get another job, especially since it sounds like your jobs are flexible enough for the nanny to have fit a part-time job around yours
#95
Seeking A Babysitter To Work Less Than $5 An Hour
Lori Harper 2 years ago
If it starts with YOUR NEGATIVE ENTITLED OPINION IS NOT NEEDED, then skip the ad all together. And isn't it actually 6 days?
#96
A Local Facebook Group Mom Wants To Pay $100 A Week For Babysitting Overnight And Getting A Child To School
#98
And Another One, More Nanny Postings
#99
Full-Time Nanny For Part-Time Payment
#100
Babysitter Requirements For 2 Children: College Grad, CPR Certified, Owns Car, 12+ Hours, Starts 4:30AM. $12/Hour
Lori Harper 2 years ago
I would never trust "light housekeeping" without a detailed list of what that entails
#101
Just Looking For A Homeless Person To Pay Me For Access To My Kids
Lori Harper 2 years ago
Not in a million years would I post this when my kids were little. That's just asking for your kids to be molested/murdered
#103
Wants A Nanny For $4/Hour?
#104
Be A Nanny For My Kids And Clean My House For Only $120 A Week
Lori Harper 2 years ago
The hours are confusing and what's with the "until one of us gets home"? Must be confusing to them, too
#105
$400 A Month For A Full-Time Nanny Job. It Comes To $2/Hour. Her Post Has 11 Applicants. âMust Have A Passion For Childcareâ
#106
This Lady Wants Someone To Babysit Her Kids This Summer, In Return For Practically Slave Labor
Lori Harper 2 years ago
I started working on area farms at 13 for a summer job up until I was 17/18. If they live around farmland, it doesn't hurt to ask if they need summer help, but these kids are a little young for that, so maybe wait a few years?
#107
Need A Nanny. 50 Bucks A Week, Food And A Room. 1 Year Commitment
Lori Harper 2 years ago
And they're paying for the car...how? Even if it's paid off, gas, upkeep and insurance isn't included in the $50/week stipend, so...??
#108
Desperately Needs A Babysitter, But Doesnât Want To Pay Much
#109
$250 A Week For 69 Hours Of Babysitting, And She Is Playing The Single Mom Sympathy Card
Lori Harper 2 years ago
They only mention Dawson. How many other kids are there? And I don't see the single mother sympathy card. Must be in the comments we can't see?
#110
Babysit My Kid Full-Time And I'll Pay You $30 A Day. $3 An Hour, Such A Steal
Lori Harper 2 years ago
A little sketchy with the hours. I'd say that's a red flag on top of the dismal pay
#112
I Want A Full-Time Nanny To Watch My Toddler And Infant For Sub-Minimum Wage. Don't Suggest Daycare
#113
Babysit My Son For Less Than $2 An Hour
#114
Host/Babysitter?
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ZeroCapacity 2 years ago
None of these people should have had crotch goblins they don't seem to be able to afford them.
JustJackie 2 years ago
These parents really want to pay the absolute bare minimum for someone to look after their fücking child? Looks like they don't care about their kids enough. Or they'd be willing to pay more, I don't even think they can't, I think they don't want to. And these are probably people who wanted children, and a family. Imagine what its like for the children who weren't actually wanted...
Valaun 2 years ago
What amazes me the most is the degree requirement. For what purpose do these people need a college educated person to watch their kids. And why on earth would you spend the money getting a degree only to watch kids.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Professional Nannie's can make good money and many have degrees or special training. But you're looking at starting rates of about $30/hr here in So. Cal.
Load More Replies... ZeroCapacity 2 years ago
None of these people should have had crotch goblins they don't seem to be able to afford them.
JustJackie 2 years ago
These parents really want to pay the absolute bare minimum for someone to look after their fücking child? Looks like they don't care about their kids enough. Or they'd be willing to pay more, I don't even think they can't, I think they don't want to. And these are probably people who wanted children, and a family. Imagine what its like for the children who weren't actually wanted...
Valaun 2 years ago
What amazes me the most is the degree requirement. For what purpose do these people need a college educated person to watch their kids. And why on earth would you spend the money getting a degree only to watch kids.
Tyranamar Seuss 2 years ago
Professional Nannie's can make good money and many have degrees or special training. But you're looking at starting rates of about $30/hr here in So. Cal.
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