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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP if you have the ability to be flexible, and it sounds like you might if you're not working, then you should do it. Not just because it's the "nice" thing to do, but because being in your nanny's good graces is worth it's weight in gold. There might be a time when you need her to be flexible for some reason and she's not going to be inclined if there's no reciprocity. Flexibility is a two way street.[/quote]

+1 If you absolutely needed to be working until X time, I can understand not being flexible, but if you can accommodate I would.[b] If you treat workers well, they are a lot more willing to accommodate you when you need them.[/b] And, as you know from this board, a nanny that doesn't show up late is worth a lot![/quote]

This is true. [b]But it’s also true that someone who starts asking for little favors on the first day will get progressively worse with time.[/b] I’ve always tried to be nice about things like this and some people really take advantage. Pretty soon leaving early will be her norm and she’ll be annoyed about working her full hours. [/quote]

I agree with this. What happens when you have a meeting that ends at 5:30 and that is one of the days she happened to arrive early so she takes off at 5. 
Even if she stays, in all fairness you would have to pay her for what is now the "extra" 30 min b/c she started early.  And if she doesn't stay, what do you do if it is an important meeting and your kids need something during it.

Tell her set hours with two way flexibility.  Sometimes she may be able to leave early and sometimes you may need her to stay longer.  And do tell her you appreciate her diligence in arriving early to ensure she is not late.

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