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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know op what you mean. I experienced similar when potential employers called me for reference for my nanny.

One even asked me if my nanny would be happy with a certain arrangement. I told her I am not my nanny’s spokesperson and cannot answer this on her behalf and she actually needs to talk to the nanny and decide for herself.

I was ready to answer questions about reliability, about how good she is with the kids, about her responsibilities and what was she great at and not so great, but got a bunch of questions that were totally irrelevant. It doesn’t matter how much I paid her, or how much sick leave, etc I gave her, or what arrangements we had for summer hours. My kids are grown, and my nanny’s options are not what I offered her, but what you (future employer) and other potential future employers are willing to offer.[/quote]

OP here.  Thanks for all the helpful posts above.  Yes, that's it exactly, and I have been getting a few questions of "do you think your nanny would be ok with x or y?"  One person even asked me to list my contract provisions.  My nanny is an adult and can choose to work under whatever conditions she chose.  And judging by how many people have contacted both me and her, I think she'll get more than a few good offers.[/quote]

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