I need advice...
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Anonymous
| So, the family I am working for is from another country.. And this week their parents (my charges grandparents) are visiting... Meaning I've been spending plenty of time with them. This morning the grandmother was on the phone with her sister in the ajoining room talking about how the family is doing. I overheard her talking about the family looking to relocate soon, possibly across country. When I started my job in January I was told by the parents that I would be with the family 2 years or more... So this is very troublesome to me. I have a very good relationship with the parents so it's surprising to me that no one would bother to tell me about a possible move and I'm really not sure what to do... There is always a probability of the grandmother not knowing exactly what's going on and just talking to talk.. So my question is, should I ask MB about this? Or let It go until something is mentioned? I doubt MB and DB would leave on short notice but it still bothers me if my job is in jeopardy! Advice please! |
Anonymous
| I would not say anything to the parents until you have more to go on. You were eavesdropping and "looking to relocate" is pretty indefinite. My own mother says this about my sister's family even though there has been absolutely no hint of this. The grandmother may have her own agenda in wanting her daughter to relocate across the country. However, you should update your resume in the meantime. |
Anonymous
| Op here: that's a valid point. She (the grandmother) did mention it slightly to me and then she never said anymore about it... I really enjoy this position, so I hope it's just a miscommunication :/ |
Anonymous
| If my mother said this, it would mean nothing. |
Anonymous
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My DHs parents constantly tell people that we are going to move back to my DHs hometown. No joke - she will tell anyone that would listen, has mentioned it in many emails, and I feel like she has TRULY convinced herself of this.
While I know my DH will talk about it in passing (example - he'll say "man - we could buy three houses in xxx with what we spent on our tiny house NoVA"), we have made absolutely no plans whatsoever of moving back to DHs hometown. I, in fact, am vehemently opposed to moving there. But somehow, according to my MIL, we are doing it. Ugh... In short, don't believe anything until MB or DB say something to you directly. It's really unlikely they would leave you in the dark if this was a real possibility! |
Anonymous
| Think about how honest mb is in general. Is she frequently trying to 'get over' on other people? Expect her to treat you the same. Get another job if you don't trust the woman. |
Anonymous
OP said she has a very good relationship with the parents. 
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Anonymous
Op here: thank you all for easing my fears, after thinking about it I think I over reacted believing MB's MIL. Thanks again 
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Anonymous
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Any nanny who overheard what you overheard would be worrying about job security OP. I know I would.
I would casually mention it to your bosses and see how they react. |