Comments on Nothing to see here. Move Along.: Mistake #42 Nannies

Freaking Great! Nannies Are Just Pissed Because Th...

2009-08-06T16:06:38.972-07:00

Freaking Great! Nannies Are Just Pissed Because They Realize It Is True.

okay, I was a nanny for 12 years. Lots of professi...

2009-06-06T00:26:03.604-07:00

okay, I was a nanny for 12 years. Lots of professional parents dont have the time or energy it takes to supply their kids with the love, support, creative energy it takes. I helped raise these childeren. You are ignorant for insulting nannies- you obviously have no idea what the job intails, and what a huge gift it is for society, the kids, tha families, etc.

get a life and find something less offensive to gab about.

I've really liked reading this blog...but felt the...

2009-04-11T16:49:00.000-07:00

I've really liked reading this blog...but felt the need to comment on this post. I'm married...in my early 30's..and I'm (still) a nanny. I put myself through college working as a nanny, and though I'd much rather work in marketing, in this economy being a nanny has proven much more sustainable. It's definitely not as exciting to talk about as a new advertising contract, but it pays me more. Though I've never felt "glorified" in this job, it's a job. FYI: I've never hung out with other nannies, I don't call the children "mine"...and most nanny jokes are very funny.

However, just so you know P.P., I make a low six figure income...so don't look too far down at me :)

haha! I lived in a part of the country where the ...

2009-04-08T14:41:00.000-07:00

haha! I lived in a part of the country where the majority of the singles' ward was made up of nannies...Oh, the memories of those nannies.

Here's my theory: the Nannies are like locusts - First of all, they were always going around in this giant mass. And, you know how locusts, without communicating, can all simultaneously turn direction? The nannies are the same - they share that same instinct (I hesitate to say brain). Oh...the nannies... they would hover around the newest dude in the ward, and then they would all get up/change direction in the exact same instant.

Plus, You always know - where there is one nanny, there are 75 billion more...

Just found this today and it was hilarious and so ...

2009-04-07T16:05:00.000-07:00

Just found this today and it was hilarious and so true. The guilty take the truth to be hard I see.lol

First, the poster is not downplaying the importance of raising kids or anything like that. His point is if you want to really say "my kids" and love taking care of a household so much, then get your own. Quit playing pretend with someone else's family.

Next, I could be wrong, but I don't think he really cares how fulfilling all your nannies find your job to be. He is saying as a guy, he has a hard time taking a nanny seriously as a profession. And as a guy, I agree. While it can be a great job while in school, I meet more nannies not in school that=n who are. Also ever tried to plan a date with a nanny? Dating single parents is easier. Now yes, I'm sure some nannies have a more open schedule than others. But overall, nannies are rarely available for serious dating.

And because he is single, he can't have insight into the dating scene? So can only junkies give anti-drug advice? Get a clue people. Mormon girls, in my experience, have been some of the most in denial girls I've met. I've never met a larger group of girls less willing to change or improve themselves. I've actually been told "Jesus loves me the way I am and you should too". What?lol

There is good advice here girls.

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!I t...

2009-04-04T08:31:00.000-07:00

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!!

I think this is funny for a few reasons {but, I'll keep those to myself}!!!!

btw, I like the new look!

haha westpoint boys :) That is so true! Almost eve...

2009-04-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

haha westpoint boys :) That is so true! Almost every girl in waveny park ward has at least gone on a date with one. Its either going up to westpoint or going to the yale ward that is quite popular.

I don't hate you and I you are funny (in some ways...

2009-04-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

I don't hate you and I you are funny (in some ways). And hey, if you are allowed to share your opinion so openly, why can't the rest of us "haters" (I am really not a hater though). BUT, I must disagree with you regarding the nanny thing. First off, you have to consider you are also insulting "mothers" who have the same job as nannies a lot of the time. I was one wayyyy back when and being a nanny to 6 children with an insanely hyper schedule in CT did not allow me any soap opera time (and definitely still don't have that as a Mom). And considering I put them to bed and woke them up and dealt with everything in between - they were very much "my kids" for a year. Seven years later and I still think about them all the time. Oh - and just because you think it, doesn't make it so. Plenty of guys dug "the nanny" thing. Especially the "Westpoint" boys (and I hate to say it, but they were much more the cream of the crop than most guys I dated). In fact, I think more of my friends met their husbands while working as a nanny than not... and they are amazing women/wives/mothers now. I started dating a guy after I had commited to being a nanny, left for a year to work, and he stuck around (and we have been together now for 8 years). And it did teach me some of the most valuable lessons. 1) I can really love other people's children 2) I could handle being a Mom 3)Children need their mothers 5)Organization - Have you ever had to organize a schedule for 6 busy kids and run insane amounts of errands? 4) No amount of money is worth that much time spend away from your children - just a few of the many. I think most nannies get a lot more life experience than other young adults who spend their time focusing on themselves.

I know that your blog survives off of generalizing and negative, self-righteous rants against those "mormon girls", but really, I would like to hear a post about why you feel you are the perfect prize, or how about a postitive one for a change about the kind of girls you actually DO like. Somehow, I feel that Heavenly Father isn't too impressed with the constant knocking of his daughters. It is easy to be negative and funny. Takes a lot more creativity to be funny AND positive. And being a nanny... isn't that a JOB? To say that is the complete description of the one preforming that job, seems rather, errr... shallow to me.

This is honestly my first time reading this blog. ...

2009-04-02T21:04:00.000-07:00

This is honestly my first time reading this blog. I've heard about it and haven't cared much since I am married.

And now I know I don't ever need to come back again.

Seriously, though, these snarky "Mormon" blogs are lame. Get a life.

p.s. Taking care of kids all day is hard work whether you are a mother or a nanny.

You guys all sound the same, how many of you are s...

2009-04-02T15:55:00.000-07:00

You guys all sound the same, how many of you are single I wonder? Single, bitter people. I guess this guy is at least having fun with his sad situation, whoever is writing this blog is for sure the most bitter out of anyone. I feel sorry for you PP, and for whoever ends up marrying such a cynical person.

What makes me laugh is all the people who say they...

2009-04-02T14:42:00.000-07:00

What makes me laugh is all the people who say they hate you & your blog, but the only reason they hate it is because they know it applies to them. Then they continue to tell their long dumb story about how they worked as a nanny and it was nothing like your post, because we all know they are secretly looking for your approval. Then they tell you to quit being so rude & disrespectful, as they call you an asshole. I really enjoy this blog.

why are all the haters leaving huge long comments?...

2009-04-02T09:06:00.000-07:00

why are all the haters leaving huge long comments??! if you hate this blog, DON'T read it. it's simple. I, on the other hand, think it's pretty funny!! and stays pretty true to what really goes on! haha thanks for the laughs!

I love it PP! Hey, I can't find a guy who has a li...

2009-04-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

I love it PP! Hey, I can't find a guy who has a little ambition. Could you make that your next post. I am super ambitious, the go and get them type and I can't find a guy who seems to have a similar drive. I'm not talking about money, I'm talking about goals (and not living off food stamps).

i honestly don't know any LDS nannies over the age...

2009-04-01T19:22:00.000-07:00

i honestly don't know any LDS nannies over the age of 23 so I don't know what the point of this post is. Mormon girls get master's degrees while the boys can't seem to pull of undergrad.

wow I read on a friend's blog to come and read you...

2009-04-01T16:12:00.000-07:00

wow I read on a friend's blog to come and read you....I'll have to say this will be my last time. Just the posts on this page make me never want to come back. I've never been a nanny but this is just plain rude. Plus I don't get why girls are taking dating advice from a SINGLE guy. If you were so good at picking out perfect girls....why aren't you married yet??? this is my first and last time reading your blog....plus i'll let anyone know who asks that your blog is a joke. This is not a good way to grow your readership.

No, guys are still afraid of you. Just being an R...

2009-04-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

No, guys are still afraid of you. Just being an RA at all says something...

Mormon girls are boring. Why would anyone want to...

2009-04-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

Mormon girls are boring. Why would anyone want to marry one?

Out of curiosity, do you have a similar opinion of...

2009-04-01T13:45:00.000-07:00

Out of curiosity, do you have a similar opinion of RA's? Because some days I feel like a nanny. When I move off campus should I not mention my past as an RA? Or do guys stop being afraid of us once they get off their missions?

where are the other writers? they were funnier. lo...

2009-04-01T13:40:00.000-07:00

where are the other writers? they were funnier. looks like our friend p.p. took an ego trip and eliminated all the funny in the process.

bring back the other, funnier, writers.

or is this your only way of bringing in an income and you don't want to share?

Don't knock it as a prime-time job. Here in Los An...

2009-04-01T11:07:00.000-07:00

Don't knock it as a prime-time job. Here in Los Angeles, you can make $25/hour babysitting, with a 2-hour minimum and it's all under the table money. If you're adult, responsible, able to drive and spend the weekend, you can be making a couple thousand and be booked solid for a month.

Do any girls that have ever toyed with the idea of...

2009-04-01T06:47:00.000-07:00

Do any girls that have ever toyed with the idea of being a Nanny understand this post? He doesn't necessarily think being a Nanny is a terrible thing but if girls spend there whole life devoted to raising other peoples kids they will wake up when they're 30 and realize there only friends are more nannies and without a family of there own. All though it might pay really well money cannot buy friends or a happy ending.

A few years back I was a nanny in NYC. I was 18 a...

2009-03-31T23:06:00.000-07:00

A few years back I was a nanny in NYC. I was 18 and could not decide what career path to take so became a nanny for about 18 months. I saved loads of money which enabled me to travel to the UK (to meet up with some "au pair" friends) and buy a nice car on my return home. It also opened my eyes to different people, cultures, etc.
I think what happened is you hit on a nanny that was attending FHE and she rejected you-hence the inspiration for this post.

haha...oh boy. well i'm about to crack the code he...

2009-03-31T19:42:00.000-07:00

haha...oh boy. well i'm about to crack the code here:

you're still single because you'll find fault wherever you can!

have a nice day!

you are getting more and more bitter sounding. i ...

2009-03-31T18:21:00.000-07:00

you are getting more and more bitter sounding. i miss the funny! bring it back!

I love it when people who hate the blog read and c...

2009-03-31T16:56:00.000-07:00

I love it when people who hate the blog read and comment!