Before You Say Goodbye to a Great Nanny: Could the Next Position Be Somewhere Else in Your Household?

A Bittersweet Transition

A nanny may have been present for preschool, first days of school, birthdays, sports, sick days and family travel. Then the children no longer need the same level of care.

Ask a Different Question

Instead of beginning with 'When is your last day?' consider asking, 'What would you like the next stage of your career to look like?'

The Household May Have Grown More Complex

While childcare needs decrease, the family may have more travel, properties, vendors, staff, events and administrative responsibilities.

Growth Has to Be Mutual

Not every nanny wants to become a family assistant or house manager. Some professionals want their next role to remain entirely focused on children, and that should be respected.

Sometimes the Job Grows Up With Them

With the right aptitude, interest, training and experience, a trusted professional may be able to transition into another private-service role.

How At Ease Can Help

At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions can help households restructure evolving positions and help professionals understand the skills required for family-assistant and household-management careers.

Serving Families Nationwide

From Atherton, Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Menlo Park and Los Altos Hills to Indianapolis, Bethesda, Potomac, Dallas, Atlanta, Chicago, Palm Beach, Scottsdale and beyond, At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions helps families search for professional household support nationwide.

About At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions

At Ease Family & FlexCare Solutions is a nationwide professional childcare, family support, companion-care, household and estate staffing agency. We help families define the support they need and search for experienced professionals whose background and working style align with the household.