Hi Emma
I had to return to work when DD was 12 weeks old. I started searching at the 5 week mark and quickly realised that a live out nanny would be the best option for me. I checked with agencies first and their rates for nannies were between 250 - 300 dirhams per day for a 8 hour shift - almost the same monthly fee that a reputable nursery would charge.
I ended up placing an ad on the Classifieds on the expatwoman site specifically looking for a live out nanny. I received almost 20 responses. The nanny we chose commenced with us at week 8 giving me four weeks to show her how I wanted things done and to gradually spend more time away from DD to ensure that returning to work wouldn't be such a huge shock to the system for me or DD.
The only issue with getting a full time nanny is that you almost always have to sponsor the person as it would be otherwise illegal for them to work for you on a full time basis.
Good luck : )
Hi there,
Can anyone recommend a Nanny agency or a babysitter? I am at home with my little one now but have to go back to work in Jan and want time to find and get to know someone.
Thanks
<em>edited by EmmaBurne on 13/11/2011</em>
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