💌 Behind the Scenes at The Natural Nanny Collective: Why You Might Not Hear Back Right Away

At The Natural Nanny Collective, we know how frustrating the waiting game can be—especially when you've poured your heart into applying for a job that feels like the perfect fit. If you’ve ever found yourself refreshing your inbox or wondering where you stand, this post is for you. Let’s take a peek behind the curtain of our placement process and what might be happening behind the scenes.

🕰️ How Long Do Placements Usually Take?

Every job and family is a little different, but on average, the process from posting to hire can take anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks.
Some families move quickly—sometimes in just a few days—while others may take a bit longer as they meet candidates, adjust schedules, or re-evaluate their needs.

🐢 Why Does It Sometimes Feel So Slow?

We take a personalized, hands-on approach to every match. That means we’re not just sending your application off into the void—we’re:
✔️ Reading your full profile
✔️ Speaking with the family
✔️ Coordinating interviews and trial days
✔️ Gathering feedback from both sides
✔️ Advocating for you behind the scenes

It’s thoughtful. It’s intentional. But sometimes, it also means delays—especially if a family is juggling travel, work demands, or parenting a newborn (we get it, naps > emails).

🟡 What Does It Mean to Be "On Hold"?

Being "on hold" means your application made it through the first round and is still under consideration. The family may be:

• Deciding between a few top candidates

• Waiting to complete interviews

• Pausing their search due to a change in needs

It doesn’t mean you're out of the running—it just means things are in motion.

👻 What If a Family Ghosts or Changes Course?

We wish this didn’t happen—but sometimes it does. Families may:

• Hire a relative or neighbor

• Put the search on pause

• Go silent after expressing interest

When that happens, we often wait until the family confirms next steps before updating applicants—so if you haven’t heard back, it may still be pending. We’ll reach out if and when a family is interested in interviewing you—no need to follow up or check in.

🌿 You're Part of Our Roster Now

By applying, you’ve entered our active roster of trusted candidates. The best thing you can do is keep applying to jobs that feel like a great match—this keeps your profile active and visible to families.

✨ Rest assured: if a family expresses interest in interviewing you, you’ll hear from us right away.

We’re so grateful for the energy, warmth, and passion you bring to this work. Thank you for being part of The Natural Nanny Collective—your next great job could be just around the corner.

With appreciation,

The Natural Nanny Collective 💫