• 在北美（美国，加拿大）想找到靠谱的月嫂太难了，我一个美国的朋友怕晚了定不到好的，所以怀孕3个月就选了一个月嫂付了定金，以为万事大吉，还是被放鸽子了，后来朋友了解到这个私单月嫂同时签好几单，挑了个价格高的，然后自己变身"中介"把这单推荐给群里姐妹赚10%介绍费，各位说难不难，套路太深了，做为爱心宝贝国际家政派单的一员，小编听到后也很愤慨，熬夜赶了篇北美找月嫂攻略，分享给大家一些中肯的建议，希望每个在美的宝妈都能找到合适靠谱的月嫂。

    Finding a reliable postpartum caregiver in North America (the US and Canada) is incredibly difficult. A friend of mine in the US was worried about not being able to find a good one if she waited too long, so she booked a caregiver and paid a deposit when she was only three months pregnant.  She thought everything was settled, but she was still stood up. Later, my friend learned that this freelance caregiver had signed up for several jobs simultaneously, choosing the one with the highest price, and then acted as a "middleman," recommending the job to other women in her group and earning a 10% referral fee.  Isn't that outrageous? The schemes are so elaborate! As a member of the Love Baby International Domestic Service team, I was very indignant when I heard this story. I stayed up late to write a guide on finding postpartum caregivers in North America, sharing some sound advice to help every new mother in the US find a suitable and reliable caregiver.

    建议：

    1.如通过海外家政中介公司，请给派单老师讲清楚，一开始把要求说明白，可以提高效率的，自己招聘广告写清晰。

    2. 广撒网，北美月嫂市场供需不平衡，因为签证不好办原因，很多优秀的阿姨过不去，朋友推荐+中介+社交媒体都可以用起来，各有利弊。朋友推荐缺点：朋友用的好的有时候不一定适合自己，有句话，彼之蜜糖吾之砒霜，自己发帖缺点：月嫂素质质量参差不齐，看行情叫价，不会比中介报价低，甩单风险较大，需要自己仔细甄别。海外家政中介缺点：需支付一笔中介费，一般20%-30%，好在阿姨资源多，换人有保障，说白了，找中介不就是有个售后保障，公司承担风险的能力是大于个人的，前提是找国内专业的海外家政公司，碰到“黑中介”还不如自己找呢。

    3.认真看简历，连简历都没有的，或者简历内容很少照片没几张的，可想而知要么没怎么做过，要么不靠谱

    Suggestions:

    1. If using an overseas domestic helper agency, clearly communicate your requirements to the placement agent from the start to improve efficiency.  Write your own job advertisement clearly.

    2. Cast a wide net. The North American nanny market has an imbalance of supply and demand. Due to visa difficulties, many excellent nannies cannot travel there.  Use friend recommendations, agencies, and social media – each has its advantages and disadvantages. Disadvantages of friend recommendations: what works well for a friend may not be suitable for you; as the saying goes, "one man's meat is another man's poison." Disadvantages of posting your own advertisement: the quality of nannies varies greatly, and they may charge based on market rates, which won't be lower than agency prices. There's a higher risk of cancellations, so you need to carefully screen candidates. Disadvantages of overseas domestic helper agencies: you need to pay an agency fee, usually 20%-30%. However, they have a larger pool of nannies and provide replacement guarantees.  Essentially, using an agency provides after-sales service and the company bears the risk, which is greater than an individual's capacity.  The key is to find a professional domestic agency; otherwise, it's better to find someone yourself.

    3. Carefully review resumes. If a candidate doesn't have a resume, or the resume is very brief with few photos, it's likely they either have little experience or are unreliable.

    4. 注意价格细节，是不是包括小费（美国是有小费文化的，私单月嫂一般要求10%小费，通过海外家政中介大部分月嫂是没有小费的，是全包的价格），额外的通乳费用，家属餐费，需不需要节假日双薪，提前沟通清楚。

    5.注意月嫂的时间安排，是不是有足够的时间空余，如果离上一家或者下一家太近无缝衔接，很容易出现被鸽的情况，毕竟大家预产期都不一定准

    6.注意月嫂的经验，是不是半路出家，刚做了没几个月，或者一年接不了几单，这都是Red Flag，能有3年经验的月嫂，可以放心考虑。

    7. 有精力可以要一两个前雇主的信息，简单聊一聊，会对月嫂实际的工作风格有更好的了解

    8.一定要面试聊一聊，看到她的样子，听到她的声音，你要找的月嫂不仅是要满足经验丰富，还需要再脾气和性格上都能够和你契合，当你看到一个人她符不符合你的眼缘，你们聊天的时候，你们之间说话的气场，是不是和谐的，这点很重要。

    4. Pay attention to pricing details, including whether tips are included (the US has a tipping culture; private postpartum nannies usually require a 10% tip, while most nannies hired through overseas domestic service agencies do not require tips, as the price is all-inclusive).  Also, clarify extra costs such as lactation support fees, family meal costs, and whether double pay is required for holidays.

    5. Pay attention to the nanny's schedule.  Ensure she has enough free time. If her previous or next job is too close together, there's a higher risk of cancellation, as due dates are not always accurate.

    6. Pay attention to the nanny's experience. Avoid those who are new to the profession, have only been working for a few months, or only take a few jobs a year – these are red flags.  Nannies with at least 3 years of experience are a safer choice.

    7. If you have the time, ask for contact information for one or two previous employers and have a brief chat. This will give you a better understanding of the nanny's actual work style.

    8.  It's essential to have an interview. See her in person, hear her voice. The nanny you're looking for should not only be experienced but also have a temperament and personality that matches yours.  Observe whether you feel comfortable with her, and whether your communication style is harmonious. This is very important.

    美国加拿大月嫂服务流程 Nanny/Maternity Nurse Service Process in the United States and Canada

    小编认为找到一个有责任心+沟通顺畅的，80%满意的就不错了（不要期望过高，没有任何一个行业能让人100%满意的），所谓金牌月嫂那就见仁见智啦， 希望小编的经验能帮大家在美国找到靠谱的月嫂，做个不闹心的月子。

    In my opinion, finding a responsible and communicative postpartum caregiver who meets 80% of your expectations is already quite good (don't expect too much; no industry can satisfy everyone 100%).  The term "gold-standard postpartum caregiver" is subjective. I hope my experience can help you find a reliable postpartum caregiver in the US and have a stress-free postpartum period.