East End Domination: The Influence of Southern Sorority Girls in the Hamptons
In the world of upscale childcare, a unique trend has emerged that connects young women from the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) sorority communities with affluent families in sought-after locations like the Hamptons. Known as the Nanny Network, this informal yet recognisable service has been a game-changer for many, offering seasonal employment opportunities for students and recent graduates.
The origins of the Nanny Network remain somewhat elusive, with limited information available about its inception. However, it is generally understood that the network started through social connections, such as sororities, where members would refer each other for exclusive childcare opportunities. The reputation of Ole Miss sororities for reliability and trustworthiness has contributed to the demand for their members as nannies in upscale communities.
One of the key figures in the Nanny Network's growth is Hartwell Furr, a former nanny and personal assistant, who took over the business from its founder, Kate Hayes. Furr, a University of Mississippi junior, is now looking for hardworking, nice individuals with a can-do attitude, often disenchanted with corporate life or fresh out of college, to join her network.
Mallory Mcquillen, a rising sophomore at Ole Miss and a Chi Omega, is one such individual. This summer, she flew up to New York with a fellow sorority sister to nanny together in Southampton. Upon her arrival, Mcquillen was greeted by her nanny dad and a two-year-old child, and she found the town of Quogue to be the cutest she had ever seen.
The Nanny Network's success is not limited to the Hamptons. The service has placed nannies in upscale locations all over the country, including New York City, Nantucket, Sonoma, and internationally in Greece, Italy, Croatia, and London. The network has become more rigorous in its application process, implementing an application fee and requiring nannies to stay later in August.
The tightening of visa requirements for au pairs has also contributed to an increase in interest in the Nanny Network. With families finding it more difficult to hire au pairs, the network has seen a surge in applications, with the number of applicants rising from 270 last year to 330 this year. The network even attracts the occasional manny, demonstrating its inclusivity.
The parents of the children being cared for often have positive experiences with the Nanny Network, and their children often have a memorable summer. The nannies provided by the network are energetic, tech-savvy, polite, and capable drivers, with a Southern accent adding a unique charm. They are also adept at attending to children's needs, making them a popular choice among affluent families.
Notable figures such as Jenna Bush Hager, a television personality, have used the Nanny Network's services in the past. As the network continues to grow, its founder, Hartwell Furr, is launching a new venture, HARTWELL, a lifestyle staffing agency placing assistants, creative roles, and event staffers for female founder-led businesses and high-profile women.
In conclusion, the Nanny Network offers a unique opportunity for Ole Miss sorority girls to gain valuable experience while providing high-quality childcare to affluent families. As the network continues to evolve, it is shaping the landscape of seasonal employment for college students and recent graduates.
- The Nanny Network, a service connecting Ole Miss sorority members with affluent families, has roots traced back to social connections, notably within sororities.
- Hartwell Furr, a former nanny and personal assistant, currently runs the Nanny Network, looking for hardworking, nice individuals to join her network.
- Mallory Mcquillen, a Chi Omega student from Ole Miss, worked as a nanny in Southampton, New York, this summer, providing care for a two-year-old child.
- The Nanny Network has expanded beyond the Hamptons, placing nannies in sought-after locations such as New York City, Nantucket, Sonoma, and internationally in Greece, Italy, Croatia, and London.
- Due to the tightening of visa requirements for au pairs, the Nanny Network has seen a surge in applications, with the number of applicants rising from 270 last year to 330 this year, even attracting occasional men.
- Parents often have positive experiences with the Nanny Network, appreciating the energetic, tech-savvy, polite, and capable drivers provided, many of whom are Southerners.
- Notable figures, such as Jenna Bush Hager, have used the services of the Nanny Network in the past.
- Hartwell Furr, the founder of the Nanny Network, is launching a new venture, HARTWELL, a lifestyle staffing agency, placing assistants, creative roles, and event staffers for female founder-led businesses and high-profile women.
- The Nanny Network not only offers Ole Miss sorority girls a unique experience but also shapes the landscape of seasonal employment for college students and recent graduates, while providing high-quality childcare to affluent families.
