It's the New Year—the ultimate fresh start day—and many of us are setting big professional goals! We sat down with Josie (She/Her), the incredibly direct and successful founder of That Six-Figure Nanny, to get the unvarnished truth about what it takes to land and maintain ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high-profile positions.
Josie's journey started not in an agency, but on a playground as a former infant-toddler teacher, eventually receiving a phone call from a basketball team's director of security that led to her first high-profile sports nanny role. Since then, she's worked for a plethora of professional athletes, makeup CEOs, and tech tycoons.
In this essential reality check for nannies and families, Josie discusses:
- The 60/30/10 Rule: She breaks down the true dynamics of UHNW positions: 60% is roses (the glamorous travel and magnificent vacations), 30% is lemons (the long, demanding days, sometimes 16-17 hour shifts), and the final 10% is that moment of reevaluation.
- Life on Hold: The reality that these roles often require you to put your personal life, relationships, and sometimes even plans for having your own babies on hold.
- Confidentiality is Key: Why you absolutely cannot be a fan and how non-judgmental behavior and confidentiality are golden rules for success and word-of-mouth positions.
- Teamwork in Staffed Homes: Advice for nannies navigating a fully staffed home for the first time—you must be a team player and pick up the slack, whether it's laundry or dishes, to maintain staff harmony.
- The Biggest Mistakes: Why over-asking for money that doesn't align with your skillset and being a "rambler" in interviews hinders earning potential.
This conversation offers insight on if a candidate is ready and willing to take on this demanding, high-reward role
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