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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We hired a nanny for our infant. She started Monday. We like her and she likes us. She has a really long commute, via public transport until the second half of March when she is getting a car. She knew about the commute before starting and I asked her repeatedly if it's a problem for her. She said no. Today she asked if instead of 9-6 she can work 9-5 (every day of the week, not a one-time thing) because her commute is longer when she leaves here at 6. We said no. My husband offered to let her leave early on Friday, around 430-5. I feel this is completely unprofessional. We had agreed on the terms last week and she knew perfectly well what she is getting into. I am also concerned she will look for another job - the issue is obviously important enough for her to bring up after 3 days of employment. What would you do? [/quote]

You can’t ride both sides of the hobby horse. Which is more important to you: that she work the hours originally agreed upon or that she not look for another job (which presumably allows her to work the hours she just requested). [/quote]

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