Annie's Nanny Network » seattle nanny jobs http://anniesnannynetwork.com A Nanny Community Blog Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:56:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 SR99 Viaduct Closure: How Will it Affect Nannies and Families? http://anniesnannynetwork.com/2011/10/sr99-viaduct-closure-how-will-it-affect-nannies-and-families/ http://anniesnannynetwork.com/2011/10/sr99-viaduct-closure-how-will-it-affect-nannies-and-families/#comments Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:52:10 +0000 ANI http://anniesnannynetwork.com/?p=931 As most of us now know, the SR99 Alaskan Way Viaduct closure starts this Friday, October 21st at 7:30pm.  All North and South bound lanes of the SR99 Viaduct will be closed until 5am Monday, October 31st. This will have a major impact for all Seattle area commuters, but especially those that commute in or out of the South end.

Here are a few suggestions on how to address this issue for Nannies and Families:

1.  Families that are working from home during this time, consider letting your nanny flex her hours around peak commute times

2.  Nannies that will have to commute through this area during this time: consider staying closer to your work family on key days either with friends or family.  If that is not possible, consider spending the night at your work family’s house.  Families: consider offering your nanny a bonus or incentive to stay closer to you on key days during the work week.

For more information:

General Info:

http://wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR99/HolgateToKing/ViaductNineDayClosure.htm#ViaductClosureDetails

Recommended Routes:

http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR99/HolgateToKing/SR99RecommendedRoutes.htm

Another great source for real time information:

http://westseattleblog.com/

After the Closure:

Keep in mind that the closure is not the end of traffic issues through this area.  During the closure, the DOT will be removing the south end of the viaduct.  Traffic will be partially re-routed onto city streets through this area and then back up onto the viaduct at King St.  The speed limit through the area will be 25mph.  This will affect commute times until the tunnel project is complete sometime around 2015.

More information about SR 99 after the closure:

http://wsdot.wa.gov/Projects/SR99/HolgateToKing/ViaductNineDayClosure.htm#AccessingTheViaduct

Simulated drive through on YouTube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0aaX8s3MME

Have any other suggestions about how to deal with this closure, please comment below!  Also, tell us what you plan to do to adjust your commute!

]]> http://anniesnannynetwork.com/2011/10/sr99-viaduct-closure-how-will-it-affect-nannies-and-families/feed/ 0 International Nanny Association (INA) Conference–May 2010 http://anniesnannynetwork.com/2010/04/international-nanny-association-ina-conference-may-2010/ http://anniesnannynetwork.com/2010/04/international-nanny-association-ina-conference-may-2010/#comments Wed, 28 Apr 2010 22:06:27 +0000 ANI http://anniesnannynetwork.com/?p=470 Nannies looking for a way to network and learn more about their chosen profession should consider joining the International Nanny Association (INA) and attending their annual conference. The INA is a non-profit association serving nannies, families and nanny agencies by providing information, education, and guidance. 

This year’s conference takes place May 20th-May 23rd in San Francisco!  Check out their website for more information about the workshops, specials on hotel rooms, and to register!

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  • Be prompt and be responsive! If a family is taking the time to call you for an interview, call them back right away. If you are going to an interview, arrive early. If you have to cancel, call and email the family. Do not assume they will get your email or your voicemail!
  • Be realistic and negotiable! If there are 10 people with equal credientials vying for the same position, it’s not a good idea to be inflexible with regards to salary. We are not saying you should take less than you’re worth, but remember to be open to other types of compensation like paid time off and help with health insurance.
  • Make your resume shine! Make sure all your paperwork represents you in the best way possible. Correct grammar and spelling mistakes. These are just not excusable when there is spell check! The old idea that your resume needs to be one page long is not really applicable anymore. Make sure you list ALL of your relevant experience, no matter how far back. It doesn’t matter if a job was 10 years ago and you no longer have a reference, it shows your work history and your professionalism. List your work experience in chronological order with the most recent job first. Make sure you detail out the ages of the children and give a brief summary of your responsibilities.
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We are often asked when is the best time to look for a job? Our answer is? that it? depends upon what type of job.?  For example, right now is a busy hiring time for part time after school nannies to begin in September. These types of jobs are perfect for students or for those who have other pursuits in the morning.? January is another? time of year that a lot of jobs come on the? market.? At that time of year they tend to be full time jobs and usually a lot of infant positions.? ? In general families start searching for nannies about one month prior to their desired start date. So, whether you are looking for a full time, or part time job to start in September….the time to start searching is now!

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