I stared my vocation in child care at 18 years old. During my 20 years as a nanny, having started out as au-pair to gain experience and references, I then started my career as a nanny, with both live-in and live-out jobs, I have also worked as a night nanny, temporary full-time (mum needed surgery) and emergency nanny. I have lived and worked all over the uk and in Switzerland. The ages of the children I have cared for range from the day they came home from the hospital at birth all the way up to the point where they are officially adults, but still call me for advice or bring me washing (yes I'm talking about a 20 something boy/man). I also spent some time working in a nursery. I am hardworking, trustworthy, honest, organised and dedicated to the children in my care. I am also a big believer in good manners, which has a lot to do with my upbringing. The duration of my jobs has been quite varied the shortest being 6 weeks cover over the summer to over 9 years with my current family, but up until my present position I think the average as a live-in nanny as been about 18 months.