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MORNINGSIDE NANNIES OWNER, PAT CASCIO, QUOTED - WALL STREET JOURNAL ON-LINE ARTICLE. HERE ARE A FEW EXCERPTS FROM THE ARTICLE: How to Find the Right Nanny The Tough Job of Hiring a Good Caregiver Reported by Terri Cullen July 27, 2006 “Hiring an in-home employee can be one of the most-difficult and worrisome financial decisions parents can make. Aside from figuring out how to manage payroll, state and local , insurance and paperwork, you're also dealing with having a stranger living in your home.” “Find nanny salary and perks in your region here. Some parents also offer additional benefits, such as transportation and health-care insurance. (That doesn't include taxes, insurance and other costs you may incur…)” Patricia Cascio, president of the INA, says many people wind up feeling uncomfortable with a new adult in their home -- that's why the turnover rates for live-in nannies are extremely high. ‘The likelihood of getting on each other's nerves is enormous,’ she says. There also are far more live-out nannies (available) than live-ins, which makes it more difficult to find an experienced live-in nanny. ‘Unless you're a couple with crazy work schedules, like a doctor's, I would recommend looking for a live-out person,’ Ms. Cascio says. “Once you've decided the live-in/live-out question, you need to figure out how many hours you expect your nanny to work. Is it a 40-hour work-week, or do you need more flexibility? Do you expect the nanny ...