Help! What Should I Do Now?
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Anonymous
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It’s not “selfish” of them, you need to change your perspective. They’re working parents frustrated at the situation.
If they are paying well, then yes, they probably do expect you to take on days like this. Nanny families aren’t paying top dollar for nothing, they expect something in return. If they’re just paying you a standard nanny rate, and you don’t have a contract spelling out sickness, I think the general rule applies - Nannie’s work through colds / low grade fevers, Nannie’s do not work when it’s a high grade fever, stomach virus, Covid, flu, strep (until child is on antibiotics). They’re still “young” parents if this is their first. Eventually they’ll learn that at some point, the buck stops with them as the parents. They’re ultimately responsible for their kid and there’s limits of what another person is willing to do. This is a “them” problem, not your problem. However, they’re looking for a team player and someone who will help them make the whole “working parent” thing work. If that’s not you, no problem! But you should be clear with them that you’re not willing to go above and beyond so they can find someone who will, and you can find a family that won’t ask you to do so. My best to all of you! |
Anonymous
| Parents are paying "top dollar" for the top notch care, and not for the nanny working with an ill kid who would be miserable and needs his parents. Besides, if she gets sick, she will miss more days, and possibly will bring it home to her own family. I would quit on the spot if such demands were made. |
Anonymous
| If this were just a regular day, and not soon begins your trip, I would say that you should definitely expect to work. However, I would give my children’s nanny the time off, no problem, due to the planned vacation. But I always have backup care. |
Anonymous
| *before should be there in place of begins |
Anonymous
This sums everything up. In a nutshell. |
Anonymous
Well, I think it depends on the parents and the expectations. Working parents aren’t a monolith. A physician family, for example, will have different needs than two litigators. There’s absolutely parents out there who pay a premium for availability versus “top notch care.” The former are going to want a nanny with very little going on in her own life, perhaps a live in or older woman. The latter are going to want a nanny with tons of experience, at least a BA in a child development field and perhaps even a masters. Very different subsets of nannies. |
Anonymous
This is absolute NONSENSE; masks and shots don’t work -we ALL know this!and when child is very ill I’d not have the nanny in charge at all, it’s call consideration and prevent the nanny to get sick. |
Anonymous
| Okay but what about those who work in hospitals? If they chose your logic they would never go in work. You should be more professional, get some gloves, wear masks, and do the job you’re being paid to do. |
Anonymous
We don’t know how much this Nanny is getting paid. If it’s a high amount and the contract outlines everything, it’s a no brainer. Before signing, the poster should have worked everything out before accepting. If they signed, then regardless of anything, they will be held liable for not following what was agreed upon |
Anonymous
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Who cares how much she’s getting paid. They can deal with it. I wouldn’t risk it if I had to fly. Flying when sick will mess up my ears. Hell no.
Nannies aren’t paid top dollar anyway. Bs. |