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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a nanny in California and haven’t gone ANYWHERE except work for 49 days. No walks, no grocery stores, no friends, nothing. Unlike OP’s nanny, I actually care about the family who employs me and don’t want to do anything to put them at risk. Most nannies will be okay with a quarantine. Get a new one over 30 who has a brain and isn’t selfish. [/quote]

You didn't have much of a life before this did you?  If you didn't have friends and you weren't dating or going out then you have given up nothing.  I know that sounds very harsh but you need to understand that most domestic workers do, in fact, have a personal life outside of their employer's home.  It is not reasonable for an employer to insist that their domestic employees completely give up any chance of having a personal life outside of work.

I think that you are selling yourself very short.  Do you have social anxiety by any chance?  Do you not hope to fall in love and have children of your own?  Or have you accepted that this is all you deserve?[/quote]

This is a smart nanny who prioritizes her life and health over some short term socializing [/quote]

I’d argue exactly the opposite.  Having meaningful social relationships is one of the hallmarks of a healthy life.  Believing that subsuming your life to the needs of your employer is not. It’s also not particularly “smart”. It’s a choice that some might make - but it’s not smart and it’s not healthy. [/quote]

Nobody is limiting phone calls or FaceTime.  I’ve walked on the opposite side of the street from friends while talking on the phone.  I’ve made food and dropped it off on the porch for housebound seniors and others who shouldn’t even grocery shop.  It’s not difficult.[/quote]

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