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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the OP.

I definitely didn’t mean to offend or upset my nanny.  I trust her abilities and she’s been alone with all three many times and does well.  I just had last minute jitters and feel more comfortable leaving my kids with two sets of hands instead of one.  I sincerely thought nanny would be grateful for the help.  Her pay stays the same but less work.

My kids are young.  7mo, 2.5 and 6.  They’re a handful and I kept imagining scenerios where nanny would need help and quick.  I agree, I should have consulted her first.  That being said, I think in any job you have to be fairly flexible and know things aren’t always going to go your way.  I guess I’m just disappointed in our nannies reaction. Very unexpected.

Also my mother is able bodied and sound of mind.  She just gets overwhelmed with all three.  My mother being present definitely doesn’t add to any duties the nanny has, just relieved her of many.

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Your nanny clearly doesn’t feel that your mother would be helpful.  “Flexible” has zero to do with it.  You basically told your nanny you didn’t trust her and you were going to bring in your mother.

You were wrong, OP, and should absolutely apologize to your nanny explaining that you did not mean to make it sound like you didn’t trust her.  [/quote]

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