Sun 10 Jun 2007
Love this job description.
Williams couple seeks full-time nanny for four children. The children are 6 1/2 (girl), 5 (boy), 2 (girl), and newborn (girl). The mother runs a small business from the house and is involved in all aspects of the care and raising of the children. This is not a “sole charge” position, and the Mother will oversee and assist in the following areas:
Hilariously detailed list follows.
Skills Required: This position is for anyone with a love of children who fits the following description. He/She must have exceptional organizational skills, a pristine driving record, an outgoing personality, the willingness to adapt to existing household philosophies with respect to child-rearing, and the desire to make a positive contribution in the everyday lives of an extremely active and organized family (with high expectations).
Two words: Nanny Diaries.
June 10th, 2007 at 10:30 am
As child-care lists go, that one was really neither that detailed nor that hilarious. You should see some of the shit that gets demanded in New York.
June 10th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
I agree, it seems pretty ordinary. Why not ask for the best for your kids?
June 10th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Yes, that’s about as typical as you get for these things. What do you find so odd about it?
June 10th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
it is funny because in Greenwich Ct anyone with those skills is working at at hedge fund
June 11th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
What good is a an outstanding au pair without skills in discipline. It appears that they are appealing to someone to take the whole family on. This is indeed exciting. Disciplining a child is one thing, the whole family, now that’s being creative and challenging.