Great family, good pay & good experience with kids
What I wish was different
Would have liked to been paid a little more or re-imbursed for gas
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Private tutor
April - August 2019 • Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
What I liked
As a private tutor, I was able to have a flexible schedule and could choose who and where I would teach. Doing one-on-one work allowed me to have more profound conversations with my clients and helped me build personal relationships.
What I wish was different
If I had an employer, I might have had more jobs -- but this was a downside I was willing to accept, as I enjoyed being my own employer and thus having more control over my time and labor.
Advice
I found most of my clients through personal experiences, such as meeting people at social events. While talking to them about what I do, I found that a lot more people were interested in having private English and software lessons than I expected at first. Always put yourself out there and network -- you may find work opportunities in places you might least expect.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Baby Sitter
June - September 2019 • Port Huron, MI
What I liked
Loved the schedule
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
June - August 2019 • Buffalo, NY
What I liked
Very easy to manage time.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Always be prepared
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
August 2019 • Menifee, CA
What I liked
How much time I got to spend around kids.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - August 2019 • Sioux Falls, SD
What I liked
I loved being able to spend my time with kids varying out activities day to day! Being in college means that I only ever see people my age, and being someone who loved kids, it was so refreshing to care for kids all summer.
What I wish was different
I wish that I had a larger activity budget so that I could have taken them to the zoo, water parks, etc.
Advice
If you don't have patience or don't want to care for other people, don't do this job!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny and Soccer Coach
March 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI
What I liked
I loved that I got to work with kids all summer. I also got to work with my favorite sport, soccer, and helped kids understand it more and be able to share my knowledge with them. As a nanny I got to relax and enjoy my summer with two great little girls.
What I wish was different
I don’t really wish anything would have been different. My schedule was extremely flexible, I did things that I loved. I got to enjoy my summer, while working and making money.
Advice
One piece that of advice would be to enjoy the time that you have. You’re going to be working for the rest of your life. Make sure you find something that you absolutely love that’s going to give you the ability to take time off and enjoy the little things in life.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - September 2019 • West Bend, WI
What I liked
Being with children everyday! It was so fun.
What I wish was different
maybe asked for a raise because I drove a lot of places.
Advice
Try any job you can to have a range of at least some sort of experience with children and other things!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - August 2019 • Findlay, OH
What I liked
What I wish was different
More options
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Baby Sitter
June - August 2019 • Monroe, IN
What I liked
It was helpful to have a job close to home.
What I wish was different
None.
Advice
None.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - August 2019 • Rockwall, TX
What I liked
I enjoyed it because I was able to learn a lot while gaining pre-internship hours. I worked with two kids, one had austism. So I was able to learn more about austims and how to help those who have it.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have been able to meet this family sooner, and help better.
Advice
Go out and try different things. Don't be scared to try something new. You never know what kind of learning experience any kind of job has to offer.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Care Giver to Elderly
June - August 2019 • Bloomington, IN
What I liked
I loved working with the elderly couple. They taught me so much and I really enjoyed caring for and spending time with them.
What I wish was different
I wish I would have had more experience going into the job.
Advice
Always keep a positive attitude in the work setting and never let negative coworkers or clients affect you.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - August 2019 • Boise, ID
What I liked
Spending time with kids
What I wish was different
The inconsistency of my schedule
Advice
It was a very fun way to spend the summer
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
June - August 2019 • Pittsburgh, PA
What I liked
I really enjoyed working with kids, finding fun activities for them to do, and being able to get out of the house and socialize on the weekdays
What I wish was different
My schedule did not line up very well this past summer with theirs, so I only was able to work about 5 weeks total
Advice
Have fun! Really get to know the kids you are working with, and check out community libraries or other locations that may have fun opportunities to take them to.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Grounds Caretaker
June - September 2019 • Muskegon, MI
What I liked
It was nicer working for people I already knew.
What I wish was different
I wish I had been paid more
Advice
If you know and like your employer at last you will have an easier time talking with them about any problems.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
June 2019 • Naperville, IL
What I liked
Pay was really good, I could add hours or request days off, and it was a fun job to have overall!
What I wish was different
Not too much overall - maybe more scheduling/planning.
Advice
Know that you have to have an interest in kids to enjoy your job everyday. It depends what ages you're nannying for, but you learn a lot about taking charge and leadership because you're ultimately the caregiver at the time.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
May - August 2019 • Newport, RI
What I liked
I liked the experience of learning to care for a baby and a 3 year old child
What I wish was different
I wish it was a more open environment
Advice
Always communicate with your boss about your needs
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Personal Assistant
June 2019 • Bari, Metropolitan City of Bari
What I liked
I really enjoyed being able to experience a new culture and country. My employer is currently conducting research on brain cancer in children. I was able to listen to lectures and see reports while the research was happening.
What I wish was different
I wish I had learned Italian before so I could have possibly done more in the area.
Advice
If you really want to do something, even if it is out of your comfort zone, do it. I have wanted to go to Italy for years but refused because I was scared or worried and now, here I am and it is amazing!
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Nanny
June - August 2019 • Milroy, MN
What I liked
I loved being able to spend one-on-one time with a child every day. I also liked that the “boss” was easy to communicate with.
What I wish was different
I wish there had been more warning that they would not be around as often as they were.
Advice
If you get the opportunity to nanny, take it. Get to know what the kid and enjoys and do those things with them.
