Babysitting - the litmus test for many families in Romania who don't have help from grandparents to supervise their children when they are at work.
Who do you leave your children with when you're away from home? The pandemic is further complicating plans for families with children. When quarantines, home isolations for children are imposed, and parents can't actually work from home, who do you leave your children with? Some go to grandparents, some go to relatives, some have in-house nannies. Other families even have Asian nannies at home. We spoke to Magda Peisakh, general manager.
CSÎD: We hear a lot of talk about nannies. Many Romanians seek to hire through acquaintances, some through agencies. What are the advantages of hiring a nanny through an agency?
Magda Peisakh: First of all, you have the guarantee of free replacement, in case there are disagreements between the nanny and the family for 45 days after the nanny's arrival. Another advantage is the fact that we also offer mediation services in such situations, which often lead to mutually beneficial solutions.
Filipina nannies - a fashion in Romania
CSÎD: We're hearing more and more about families having nannies from the Philippines. How and why hire one?
Magda Peisakh: It is more than a fashion, it is a necessity. Given that Romania does not currently have enough staff available for this segment of activity, This need is met by importing labor from Asia, in this case. However, we are indeed talking about a premium service, which involves some expense.
To hire a Filipina nanny, use an experienced placement and recruitment agency. Among the reasons why people should consider hiring a nanny from the Philippines are the principles and respect Asian nannies have for the families in which they live, their loyalty, devotion and common sense alike have made them loved and appreciated by hundreds of families who have chosen over the years to leave the upbringing of their own children in their hands.
CSÎD: What else is there to know?
Magda Peisakh: Fluent in English, Asian nannies work internally on a minimum 2-year contract, with the employer providing room and board.
The process normally takes between 4 and 6 months, starting from the moment the nanny is selected following an online interview.
Why some Asian nannies choose Romania to work
CSÎD: Why is the workforce coming all the way from the Philippines?
Magda Peisakh: For a better living, guaranteed by the income generated by their employment contracts in Romania. People in the Philippines are hard-working and responsible, they are appreciated all over the world, and that's why they are employed here.
CSÎD: In what language do they communicate with nannies from other countries?
Magda Peisakh: English is the language used to communicate with nannies in other countries.
CSÎD: Having a nanny from other country does that include accommodation?
Magda Peisakh: Yes. Accommodation and meals are required, as well as a minimum two-year employment contract.
