Born in Cape Town, South Africa, Tanya is Swiss by Nationality and lives in Zurich with her husband, Russell, and her two little girls.
After having her second baby, and understanding only too well the challenges of working and having children (with no family support as they are all back in South Africa), Tanya is determined to provide a service, through her franchise business, Rockmybaby, that will make life a little easier for families when it comes to childcare. She strives to help parents feel confident in the care of their children so that they can have some well-deserved time-out’s for themselves.
Over her career, Tanya has worked in corporate environments, providing recruitment services to clients across different industries.
The pressure of finding a nanny in a hurry can cloud your judgement and make the final decision and hiring process a messy affair.
Finding a nanny using one of the many popular online sites that allow anyone to list themselves as a nanny is also a dangerous gamble for the family.
The best way around the problem is to use a recruitment consultant with expertise in nanny placements which can save you time and money in the long run.
A reputable nanny recruitment agency will help avoid the following pitfalls when you are hiring your nanny.
When deciding to hire a live-in nanny, parents have to be aware of both the pros and cons and to carefully consider whether this arrangement would be suited to you and your family.
Pros of a Live-In Nanny
- The nanny becomes part of the family, providing support to the family when parents have to work and need an extra pair of hands
- Children are secure in having the same caregiver on a consistent basis
- Live-in nannies have a more flexible schedule and can be there should you work late or need to leave early or watch the kids overnight
- No need to rush the kids off to daycare before work early in the morning
- You have someone you can use for babysitting (at an extra cost)
- Live-in nannies often help with light housekeeping and run light errands
- Live-in nanny salaries are more cost effective as you are providing the food and accommodation
- There is some anecdotal evidence that the retention rate of a live-in nanny is better than their live-out counterparts
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