What was your longest stay with a family as a babysitter?

I think the longest I have stayed with a family is 8 years and the reason I left was because they moved to another place. Some nannies stay with one family for up to 15 years. I believe there's no how long, every family is different and the type of working relationship that develops is a potent determinant of how long you stay there. What I think is that the amount of time you spend with a family no matter how long or how short is due to a number of factors such as your connection and how comfortable you are with the family, presence of open and transparent communication about all matters concerning their children.

I think that when you are a babysitter, it’s important to realize that most of the time you won’t be working for a family long term. It’s not impossible because some parents really want consistency in their kids' lives, but most only hire a babysitter to watch the kids for a few hours here and there. I have been hired by the same family for about 10 years now, but it’s only here and there. It’s not a normal thing where I watch the kids every day after school, it’s only maybe once a month so the parents can have a night out. Babysitters might work with a family once and then never see the family again. That’s just how it is sometimes. If you are wanting something more long-term or are wanting to work for one family, consider becoming a nanny instead. They work with one family for a couple of months to years depending on the family's needs.