Is it ok to ask for a personal day?

[Anonymous]

Of course it's fine. This is why all parents should have back up care.

[Anonymous]

Well, you have only worked for this family about six months or so. You seem to have a good track record thus far so it shouldn't be an issue.

Is the reason you need to see the gyno something that needs to be addressed sooner rather than later? If so, by all means let your employer know that you need to take a personal day off for your health needs.

[Anonymous]

I would have no problem with you taking it as a sick day--I am allowed to use my sick leave for medical appointments at my job. Since you're able to schedule it in advance, it would be considerate of you to check to see if there are any particular days where it would be impossible or really inconvenient for your employers (work travel or something like that), and give as much advance notice as possible so they can make the necessary arrangements.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't offer up personal details, but yes sick days can be used for Dr's appts. If you have to take the whole day, maybe try to fit in your annual with your primary Dr too so it's all done at once. Otherwise, maybe just get the earliest morning appt you can so you can save the other 4-6 hrs for another day when you're actually sick.

[Anonymous]

OP again. My employers and I have a great relationship. I believe I have a vaginal infection ( TMI) so it's inperative I go. I have three dates that are open so I will ask for one of those or half the day to go.

I do so much for my boss that I'm sure thry would be okay with it.

[Anonymous]

I'm glad you are going.
Young women need to take their health seriously.
To the young ones out there you do not need to earn your healthcare.
Your health needs to be a priority.
Jobs come and go , but your body is with you forever take care of her!

[Anonymous]

you needed to ask our permission to schedule a dr's appointment? really?

[Anonymous]

Did you post this to brag about not taking a day off yet? And how you go above and beyond?

[Anonymous]

Sick days = doctors appt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you post this to brag about not taking a day off yet? And how you go above and beyond?

No. I posted this because I really need to see a gyno and I'm not one to call in. Some employers don't like nannies taking a sick day for things unrelated to actual sickness. My bosses are both lawyers with the best work ethic I've seen yet. They never take a day off! I asked because I did not want to look unprofessional asking for a day off when I'm not actually sick.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If it was me I would say yes but then hope on care.com and see if there were any good looking nannies out there and possibly replace you. It really peeves me when nanny takes a day off. Like you implied it is typical to do your doctor stuff and other private things on Saturday and Sunday, so you really should find a doctor that can accommodate you, don't make me do it.

This is called rude comments.

[Anonymous]

so tell the parents you need to schedule a dr's appt and ask when it would work for them. wow! what a novel idea!

[Anonymous]

I would absolutely ask! Almost 7 months with zero used days, I would be shocked if your boss said no.

[Anonymous]

I asked MB and she was cool with it. She understands its something I have to get checked out. I was going to schedule a half day but she told me to take the whole day off. His grandma has been asking to see him so she will be watching him. The best part is she gave me a little gift card " just to show appreciation for all that you have done". It was unexpected and nice. She is a real great person and employer!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. My employers and I have a great relationship. I believe I have a vaginal infection ( TMI) so it's inperative I go. I have three dates that are open so I will ask for one of those or half the day to go.

I do so much for my boss that I'm sure thry would be okay with it.

. Oh please go! If you were my nanny I would not want you to wait 3 weeks! I would want you to go this week. Look for a morning or afternoon appointment but please go. I would have no issue whatsoever with DH or I accommodating this. Your health is important.