Keep our nanny or let her go? Advice needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
OH why my failing ? have you ever think about it maybe that's the way how you thinkThanks

I think you're delirious.

Go take your temperature and see if you're feverish.

Or stop drinking.

Or learn how to write.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
OH why my failing ? have you ever think about it maybe that's the way how you thinkThanks

Come again? English this time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:First off OP I am sorry to see all the snarky comments coming from nannies, I am sure this is not helping. I think the comment you got about some nannies are not great with babies is really good advice, everyone has their strengths and challenges. Personally I find it hard to understand why anyone wouldn't just want to love on a beautiful baby, your nanny is really missing out.

What a nice employer you are to be concerned for the welfare of your nanny and care what letting her go may do, but there is a good chance your nanny is picking up on that things are not making you happy. It is time to really sit down and talk and communicate what the expectations are, you are the Mom and things in the position have changed. Set out the ground rules on how you see things happening in your home for the coming year, but understand you will not be able to convenience your nanny to show love and affection to your baby, she has to decide what her response is going to be. Decide how long you are going to give for things to change and of course listen to the response of your children, they often can give what they are feeling by there body language.

I was a nanny for 20 years and one thing I learned I can be the best nanny and be with the best employer but yet not be a good match and also homes and needs change, it is part of the industry. It is hard when the match does not work out but sometimes the best thing you can do in both parties is to part ways. Give it some thought, and follow your gut.

[phone]...I totally agree with this. I absolutely love babies, but I know other nannies who prefer older children. OP seems like a wonderful, and fair person. Anyone who has the pleasure of working for her, is extremely lucky.

Yep!!!

[Anonymous]

I feel like I'm in the same boat. And it's funny because hearing you tell it, I without hesitation think you should give her a nice send off as suggested by others and finds new nanny. My hang-up with my own situation is who knows if I will find a better fit, the same or worse. Finding a great (by whatever your specific standards are) nanny is not easy.

[Anonymous]

Apparently you are incapable of doing all these things so you have to hire someone.