Looking to 'share' a nanny (garde partagee)

Posted by miyazaki (239 days ago)

I am planning on going back to work in January and would ideally like to hire a qualified nanny to look after my baby. This is very common in France where I had my first child, where from 3 months old we shared a nanny with another couple in the neighbourhood and to look after both babies. One week both babies would be 8-6 at our apartment, the next week at theirs. Not only did it split costs, but also it was great for both babies too.

I have a helper, but I would prefer a properly trained nanny with good experience and possibly even native English via an agency such as Rent A Mum.

Does anyone know if this is available in Hong Kong or anyone in a similar position is interested, please let me know.

I am based on the South Side.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by mrstrain (171 days ago)

Hi Miyazaki,

Have you found a nanny? I have sent you a PM, please check.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cara (171 days ago)

qualified nannies here are about $30k/month. as far as i know you cannot share, same as with other jobs that require work visas. but, i could be wrong.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kittycat2 (171 days ago)

You may be able to find someone who doesn't need a visa, of course. If so, then you can easily share.
Even if they do need a visa, as long as one person is the sponsor, sharing should be no problem, it is only the DH visa that has the restrictions on having only one fixed workplace.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by cara (171 days ago)

actually EVERY work visa has a restriction on working. you can ONLY work for your sponsor, hence the fact that you may have trouble sharing.

looking for someone already here may be the way to go.

good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Eddy (171 days ago)

You can share a nanny, which means both employers have to sponsor her. I had a job in the mornings for one family and another one in the afternoons for a different one. It's pretty straight forward regarding the visa. Where it gets complicated is during the holidays, if one child gets sick, split costs of insurance etc... Both employers have to really think about that kind of situations. salaries are between 30 and 40K/month for a full time position. Good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kakamummy (168 days ago)

My last nanny cost me $20,000/month.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Amanda Le (160 days ago)

Nanny available

Experienced professional nanny - English speaking...worked for British/French arisocratic family and former Australian Govenor General family...also for Royal Children Hospital Melbourne...with formal early childhood education and bachelor degrees qualifications (X2)

Available to work around HK central/western district part time between 7am - 2pm...will only accept offers with focus on children interaction and positive developmental practices...no cleaning, cooking etc

Please PM for further info

(I am based in Hong Kong)