Who is in the wrong?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Your former boss is nuts! Be glad you’re away from her.

However, you should have worked with a sprained ankle. You do not call in sick your second week of work unless you’re hospitalized!

+1. I wish people, especially this young generation, understood this! Not calling in sick in the first months is essential in any job anywhere! If you, as a childcare provider, have acquired a contagious illness you must provide proof (doctor’s note, verification).

OP here. I provided verification. I went to an emergency clinic and had x-rays taken and was looked at by a doctor. He said it was a very bad sprain and that I should stay off of it for the next week. I decided to only give it 4 days. I provided them with the ER reports and a doctors note.

A sprained ankle is not contagious! You should have shown up for work!!!

But yes your former employer treated you terribly regardless.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:NP MB here - I sprained my ankle when I was 15. I didn't let it heal, which is what the doctor told me to do. I'm 42 now and it still bothers me.

OP, ignore these trolls. Take care of your health first, so that you can enjoy many more years of active nannying or whatever work you choose.

People who disagree with you aren’t troll. Grow up.

And toughen up.

[Anonymous]

Reality is that the family thought you were unreliable.

Here’s what I would do:
1. Email the records as soon as I had everything together, doctor’s orders first
2. Text the family to tell them I emailed and I’d like to have a call as soon as they read everything, to discuss next steps
3. Give them the option to have me stay home unpaid or have me sitting down all the time

[Anonymous]

OP here. I’ve been a nanny for 10 years. I’ve worked 4 long term positions and have always been very reliable. Some things you can’t control. The mom knows I was injured because it happened at work. They have very slippery stairs and did not let me know the housekeeper just had mopped and shined them. I went to walk down and completely slid down the steps. I worked the rest of the day in pain and she could see and let me go home early. I went to the emergency clinic right after work.

I’m not debating whether they had the right to let me go. It was within their rights to do it. I’m just more bothered by the mom being so mean and making hurtful comments. She has also made little comments about my weight ( 15lbs overweight and working on it) that have been hurtful. She was very unprofessional to me. They still haven’t paid me but I’m taking a loss at this point. I’m over the situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’ve been a nanny for 10 years. I’ve worked 4 long term positions and have always been very reliable. Some things you can’t control. The mom knows I was injured because it happened at work. They have very slippery stairs and did not let me know the housekeeper just had mopped and shined them. I went to walk down and completely slid down the steps. I worked the rest of the day in pain and she could see and let me go home early. I went to the emergency clinic right after work.

I’m not debating whether they had the right to let me go. It was within their rights to do it. I’m just more bothered by the mom being so mean and making hurtful comments. She has also made little comments about my weight ( 15lbs overweight and working on it) that have been hurtful. She was very unprofessional to me. They still haven’t paid me but I’m taking a loss at this point. I’m over the situation.

Not what you asked, but just so you know, you likely have a worker's comp claim. As your employer, the family should have provided you with information about your rights and how to file a worker's comp claim. They were also obligated to carry worker's comp insurance. If I were you, I would email them to ask about worker's comp and I would contact the department of labor to find out your rights after being injured on the job. You may also want to consult a personal injury attorney. Consultations are usually free and personal injury lawyers typically work on contingency (you only have to pay if they recover money for you -- usually around 40% of whatever they recover).

[Anonymous]

Lady, if you've been a nanny for ten years and had four positions, that does not equal working long term positions. The most you worked is two years and some months at each.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NP MB here - I sprained my ankle when I was 15. I didn't let it heal, which is what the doctor told me to do. I'm 42 now and it still bothers me.

OP, ignore these trolls. Take care of your health first, so that you can enjoy many more years of active nannying or whatever work you choose.

People who disagree with you aren’t troll. Grow up.

And toughen up.

Np. Nah you and some other posters are clearly trolling. It’s either that, or you’ve never been around kids in your life.

Op doesn’t need to show up to work with a sprained ankle. Just like no one needs to show up to work with the flu or a stomach virus. Op can and should provide the necessary documents to her employer. She can also accept that the family will see her as unreliable and will most likely fire her since it was only two weeks. The family should’ve been upfront and said, after two weeks this isn’t going to work out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. I’ve been a nanny for 10 years. I’ve worked 4 long term positions and have always been very reliable. Some things you can’t control. The mom knows I was injured because it happened at work. They have very slippery stairs and did not let me know the housekeeper just had mopped and shined them. I went to walk down and completely slid down the steps. I worked the rest of the day in pain and she could see and let me go home early. I went to the emergency clinic right after work.

I’m not debating whether they had the right to let me go. It was within their rights to do it. I’m just more bothered by the mom being so mean and making hurtful comments. She has also made little comments about my weight ( 15lbs overweight and working on it) that have been hurtful. She was very unprofessional to me. They still haven’t paid me but I’m taking a loss at this point. I’m over the situation.

Blessing in disguise. They sound like terrible people. Heal your ankle and move on to a family better suited for you.

[Anonymous]

I would say that your boss is more in the wrong here.

However, it IS true what other posters are telling you.
During your initial month or so w/any brand-new family it is unwise to call in sick.

Yes >>> Life does happen.
But try to look at the employer’s POV for a sec.
They hire a new Nanny & she is already phoning in sick.

[Anonymous]

Trust me, Murphy’s Law has bitten me in the but a handful of times.

I have gotten sick close to when I have just started a new position.
I have also had my car randomly break down.

It truly sucks - but such is life!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, if you've been a nanny for ten years and had four positions, that does not equal working long term positions. The most you worked is two years and some months at each.

Two years is a long term position. You sound dumb.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, if you've been a nanny for ten years and had four positions, that does not equal working long term positions. The most you worked is two years and some months at each.

OP here. You don’t sound very brought. Now you’re going to tell me how long I’ve worked with each of my former families? I’ve actually worked two, 3 year long positions, 1, 2.5 year position, and 1 1.5 year position. All long term positions. A long term position is classified as anything over 1 year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lady, if you've been a nanny for ten years and had four positions, that does not equal working long term positions. The most you worked is two years and some months at each.

OP here. You don’t sound very brought. Now you’re going to tell me how long I’ve worked with each of my former families? I’ve actually worked two, 3 year long positions, 1, 2.5 year position, and 1 1.5 year position. All long term positions. A long term position is classified as anything over 1 year.

* bright

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lady, if you've been a nanny for ten years and had four positions, that does not equal working long term positions. The most you worked is two years and some months at each.

OP here. You don’t sound very brought. Now you’re going to tell me how long I’ve worked with each of my former families? I’ve actually worked two, 3 year long positions, 1, 2.5 year position, and 1 1.5 year position. All long term positions. A long term position is classified as anything over 1 year.

* bright

1.5 years is not long term. Long term is 3+ years. Most families only have a nanny 1-3 years, so anything over the norm is long.

[Anonymous]

Agree trolls.