Nanny or Manny??

Does gender play a role when selecting a Carer for your child (Nanny, Babysitter or Mother's Help)? Would you (or have you) been influenced to either hire or not someone because of their gender? Would the gender of your child/ren make a difference?

I was reading an article the other week on Essential Baby - Should I hire a Nanny or Manny? and it had me thinking. When we had been hiring for a Nanny I did not have this issue as no men applied ... so it didn't really become a question that we considered.

We had 1 son at the time that we were hiring and we now have a baby girl. For me I don't think it would make a difference. If they had the necessary qualifications, skills and were the "right fit" for our family I don't think I would have considered gender as an influencing factor.

What do you think?
http://www.essentialbaby.com.au/parenting/community/should-i-hire-a-nanny-or-a-manny-20091215-kt46.html