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11-23-2007, 7:27 AM babysitterlaura Joined on 08-12-2007 USA Getting to Know Us I need a job!!! Hi everyone! Ok so here's the deal.  I had a two and half year relationship with a family that recently ended.  During that time I only had about 2 or 3 other regular families that I babysatt for because I spent so much time with the other family.  Since I went back to highschool, the SAHM decided that she wanted more help duing the daytime hours and has hired a nanny who has now replaced me.  So now I am at a loss.  The other few families that I had have found other babysitters because I was so rarely available to them, so I am not really needed in the same way there either.  I am 18 years old, have 7 years experience, have been a full time nanny, am CPR certified, a certified babysitter, I have experience with children ages 12 days to 13 years, have a criminal background check, a child abuse history clearance, and my FBI clearance.  I have a lisence and a car, and am planning on majoring in elementary education and am currently interning in local schools as a preservice teacher.  My questions is now... why cant I get jobs?????   My rate is not unreasonably high ($10/hr is acutally low where I live and for my age/experience) and I have good availability.  I love children and babysitting, and am a very mature reliable person.  I just dont know what to do right now.  I never had problems getting jobs before.  I really need the money too, for college and christmas shopping and stuff (but thats not the main problem).   Any advice on how to get jobs and how to safely advertise??  I have people spreading the word, but it just doesnt seem to be working, so I'm out of ideas since thats how I always got jobs before.  Any advice?    Report

11-23-2007, 2:39 PM Chosen7Stone Joined on 10-21-2005 Tallahassee, FL Super Sitter!! Re: I need a job!!! Try posting a profile on various sitter-family matching websites, such as CallforSitters.com.  Also, post in the Childcare section of Craigslist.org. However, always be sure to bring a parent along when meeting a family for the first time.  The family will be happy to meet your parent, and it will tell them you have a good head on your shoulders, and this will also ensure your safety.  You may be 18, but it's better to be safe than sorry. *Love in Christ from Mary* 1 Peter 2:4-5 Vote my agency, Seminole Sitters, the "Best Overall Business" in Tallahassee for the 2007 Tally Awards at EverythingTallahassee.com!!!    Report

11-24-2007, 7:41 AM babysitterlaura Joined on 08-12-2007 USA Getting to Know Us Re: I need a job!!! Thanks Chosen7Stone, yea I had thought about trying a website, but were not sure how to do it safely.  Thank you for the advice on taking a parent with me and showing me how to do it safely- thats a great idea and makes me feel alot better about sitting for someone I met over the internet.   As always, I greatly appreciate your advice.    Report