The Truth Behind Six-Figure Nanny Life

2026-01-01

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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 hig...

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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