I'm a nanny who won't fly on private planes with my wealthy clients. I make it clear before I accept a job.

Little Red Photo Samantha Jordan.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Samantha Jordan, a 30-year-old professional nanny, newborn care specialist, and postpartum doula who splits her time between Las Vegas and Upland, California. It has been edited for length and clarity.

I've been a professional nanny for 12 years. I started when I was 18, while I was in college, and over the years I've worked with ultra-high-net-worth families. I'm also a newborn care specialist and postpartum doula .

Travel is a big part of nannying. Sometimes families hire me specifically for a trip, whether that's two months in Europe or a week in Cabo. Other times, I'm working at their home in a full-time, long-term position.…