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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. You guys called it. Nanny said today she wanted to quit because I could not accomodste her change in schedule. I am so mad. I turned down all these other candidates and now I’m back to square 1. [/quote]

I mean...she made it pretty clear this was important to her, and she could likely see that there was nothing really stopping you from accommodating her request. Why would she want to continue working for someone like that if she has other options? I really don't think you have anyone to be mad at but yourself. You took a gamble, thinking you had the power here, and you learned that you did not. Hopefully you'll be able to build a more mutually respectful relationship with the next person you hire. [/quote]

Bullshit.

The nanny accepted the job for certain hours and certain pay. She tried to change the terms almost immediately in a way that made it more inconvenient for her employer. That’s a pretty big red flag. I bet she got another offer that was closer to her house or otherwise easier. Since it was the first week she just quit. This kind of stuff happens. The solution isn’t to become a doormat, it’s to lay out clear expectations from the start. It’s far better to start strict and become more flexible as you build trust than to start flexible and build resentment as boundaries get trampled.

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