Rant...so overwhelmed

[Anonymous]

My three charges are out of school and their parents did not sign them up for camp. Their ages are 4, 6 and 8. While the two oldest kids were in school, I would do all of the housework on a daily basis (everyone's laundry, beds, dishes, etc..). Now that the kids are home all of the time, I want to give them as much of my time as possible, but MB is constantly telling me that I still have to do my daily chores (and more because they fired their housekeeper). There is no way that I can do everything.

MB has told me that she always does it so I shouldn't complain, but DB usually watches the kids while she gets everything done (and she cleans everything over a few days, NOT all at once). If I can't get everything finished by the time she gets home, I get yelled at. I am not a child and I have told her so. If I had a few days to get everything done, it would be a different story, but having to do this everyday is very exhausting.

There was also no raise with the increase in chores. I'm very aggravated.

[Anonymous]

You need to be an adult and stand up for yourself. Under no circumstances is it okay for your boss to yell at you. When they came to you about adding new chores to your day, it should have immediately been met with a request from you as to what would make this doable for you, ie. what increase in compensation you're comfortable with, and a schedule you feel would make things workable. You're getting walked on because you've allowed it.

[Anonymous]

The woman is demanding that you be her wife, for free. Line up a new job and cut your loses.

[Anonymous]

Stop ranting and Quit. She does not respect you as a professional or a person.

You can find another summer position easily right now and come fall plenty of families will need a new nanny

[Anonymous]

Get a new contract with your next family, then quit. She'll probably have a toddler temper tantrum and fire you immediately. So be prepared. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you stayed there so long. Where are you located?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get a new contract with your next family, then quit. She'll probably have a toddler temper tantrum and fire you immediately. So be prepared. Before you know it, you'll wonder why you stayed there so long. Where are you located?

+1

[Anonymous]

Get the kids to help my charges are 22months, 4, and 9. they help.
4 year old helps take out the garbage, brings in the trash can from the street on trash days, makes his bed in the morning, helps match and fold the socks, and puts away his laundry.
9 year old makes his bed in the morning, takes the trash can to the street the night before trash day, folds and puts away his own laundry, and washes the counters in the bathroom and kitchen.
22 month old helps put the laundry in the dryer and picks up his toys.
the rest i do during reading time or rest time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Get the kids to help my charges are 22months, 4, and 9. they help.
4 year old helps take out the garbage, brings in the trash can from the street on trash days, makes his bed in the morning, helps match and fold the socks, and puts away his laundry.
9 year old makes his bed in the morning, takes the trash can to the street the night before trash day, folds and puts away his own laundry, and washes the counters in the bathroom and kitchen.
22 month old helps put the laundry in the dryer and picks up his toys.
the rest i do during reading time or rest time.

Why? The parents are clearly is taking major advantage of this nanny and not paying her properly.

[Anonymous]

OP are you serious? You don't have to put up with that. Find a new job, get a contract, and QUIT!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get the kids to help my charges are 22months, 4, and 9. they help.
4 year old helps take out the garbage, brings in the trash can from the street on trash days, makes his bed in the morning, helps match and fold the socks, and puts away his laundry.
9 year old makes his bed in the morning, takes the trash can to the street the night before trash day, folds and puts away his own laundry, and washes the counters in the bathroom and kitchen.
22 month old helps put the laundry in the dryer and picks up his toys.
the rest i do during reading time or rest time.

Why? The parents are clearly is taking major advantage of this nanny and not paying her properly.

What is your why in response to? Are you saying the nanny shouldn't have the kids help? This is something I do without needing to be prompted, kids SHOULD be learning how to clean up/take basic care of themselves, and it should be part of the nanny's job to help teach this...and if it lightens her load, isn't it win win?

[Anonymous]

MB, I am unable to do _________ while all 3 children are home. I currently don't have time to do the chores because I need to ________. I am willing to do ______, but I refuse to be yelled at for not doing something I'm not even paid extra for. If we can't come to an agreement, and if you can't treat me better, I will be leaving.

[Anonymous]

Look for new jobs ASAP, ask for a meeting, then stand up for yourself!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Get the kids to help my charges are 22months, 4, and 9. they help.
4 year old helps take out the garbage, brings in the trash can from the street on trash days, makes his bed in the morning, helps match and fold the socks, and puts away his laundry.
9 year old makes his bed in the morning, takes the trash can to the street the night before trash day, folds and puts away his own laundry, and washes the counters in the bathroom and kitchen.
22 month old helps put the laundry in the dryer and picks up his toys.
the rest i do during reading time or rest time.

Why? The parents are clearly is taking major advantage of this nanny and not paying her properly.

What is your why in response to? Are you saying the nanny shouldn't have the kids help? This is something I do without needing to be prompted, kids SHOULD be learning how to clean up/take basic care of themselves, and it should be part of the nanny's job to help teach this...and if it lightens her load, isn't it win win?

Why should the nanny continue to be abused by the parent? Don't you think she should get out of that hell hole ASAP?

[Anonymous]

Why would one send kids to camp if they have a nanny? I would do either nanny or camp. That makes no sense.

[Anonymous]

Yes, she should look for a new job, but in the meantime, get those kids involved in chores. It will do them good and help them not end up like their mother.