Nannies - DO NOT allow...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It all depends on the nanny. Ours didn't watch tv when the kids slept. As they got older and started attending preschool, she willingly picked up housework. We never once asked her to do anything related to housework other than picking up the kids toys. However, she took it upon herself to do all of the laundry, load and unload the dishwasher, sweep and mp the kitchen and dining area and other light housekeeping chores. This was above and beyond what we expected, but it speak volumes to her work ethic and we are very grateful.

I had the same experience with my PT nanny. I came home to find the laundry done, kitchen clean, pantry organized etc. I would give her a big tip every week and eventually just increased her pay since it had become a regular occurrence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It all depends on the nanny. Ours didn't watch tv when the kids slept. As they got older and started attending preschool, she willingly picked up housework. We never once asked her to do anything related to housework other than picking up the kids toys. However, she took it upon herself to do all of the laundry, load and unload the dishwasher, sweep and mp the kitchen and dining area and other light housekeeping chores. This was above and beyond what we expected, but it speak volumes to her work ethic and we are very grateful.

I had the same experience with my PT nanny. I came home to find the laundry done, kitchen clean, pantry organized etc. I would give her a big tip every week and eventually just increased her pay since it had become a regular occurrence.

You both sound like extra wise women to hire good people and not to demand housekeeping. As a nanny, there are certain things I enjoy doing, but if they were requested of me, I would have refused the job offer. But, personally, I would never touch your dirty laundry because it's crossing a boundary that I respect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As ridiculous as it is that a 9 month old thread is being dredge up, I can't help but chime in. This b.s. that nannies who do housework must be doingit at the expense of the children (or their break time) is simply ridiculous. If you can not appropriately multi-task, then perhaps you are not truly cut out for this business. On an average day I
-clean up from breakfast
-make a full, balanced lunch
- do all dishes that this entails
-load and unload the dishwasher (mb/db's dishes too)
-do a load two of laundry
- wash the cloth diapers
-keep the house tidied up
-vacuum/sweep/mop when necessary
-keep playroom and children's rooms organized
-if I'm feeling ambitious organize the fridge/freezer/pantry/kids dishes etc.

None of this takes more than 5 minutes at a time and my charges (1 & 3) are more than capable of playing independently at these times. Nannies need to stop with the excuses for laziness, it makes us all look bad.

You claim to be a nanny, but you certainly sound just like the mom. I hope they pay you accordingly, lol! And nobody but you can make you look bad, so please stop with your tired nonsense.

What do they pay you for being mom?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As ridiculous as it is that a 9 month old thread is being dredge up, I can't help but chime in. This b.s. that nannies who do housework must be doingit at the expense of the children (or their break time) is simply ridiculous. If you can not appropriately multi-task, then perhaps you are not truly cut out for this business. On an average day I
-clean up from breakfast
-make a full, balanced lunch
- do all dishes that this entails
-load and unload the dishwasher (mb/db's dishes too)
-do a load two of laundry
- wash the cloth diapers
-keep the house tidied up
-vacuum/sweep/mop when necessary
-keep playroom and children's rooms organized
-if I'm feeling ambitious organize the fridge/freezer/pantry/kids dishes etc.

None of this takes more than 5 minutes at a time and my charges (1 & 3) are more than capable of playing independently at these times. Nannies need to stop with the excuses for laziness, it makes us all look bad.

You claim to be a nanny, but you certainly sound just like the mom. I hope they pay you accordingly, lol! And nobody but you can make you look bad, so please stop with your tired nonsense.

What do they pay you for being mom?

It's really none of your business. It certainly isn't $25/hr or even $20 as many of the ridiculous nannies on here would claim to demand. I feel we'll compensated, I have a great deal of autonomy in my down time (I usually get most of my graduate coursework done during naps), I can and am encouraged to take the kids on outings and play dates with my nieces and nephews, and holiday and PTO are not even an issue. My employers clearly respect and value me, and as such, igo above and beyond the requirements of my contact. I have no illusions that I am these children's mother either.

[Anonymous]

Looking at your laundry list, I don't see anything that sets you apart from the mother. What do you suppose she does, on top of all that, that you don't do?

I still think you're a very angry person.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As ridiculous as it is that a 9 month old thread is being dredge up, I can't help but chime in. This b.s. that nannies who do housework must be doingit at the expense of the children (or their break time) is simply ridiculous. If you can not appropriately multi-task, then perhaps you are not truly cut out for this business. On an average day I
-clean up from breakfast
-make a full, balanced lunch
- do all dishes that this entails
-load and unload the dishwasher (mb/db's dishes too)
-do a load two of laundry
- wash the cloth diapers
-keep the house tidied up
-vacuum/sweep/mop when necessary
-keep playroom and children's rooms organized
-if I'm feeling ambitious organize the fridge/freezer/pantry/kids dishes etc.

None of this takes more than 5 minutes at a time and my charges (1 & 3) are more than capable of playing independently at these times. Nannies need to stop with the excuses for laziness, it makes us all look bad.

+1

I do the same in an average day, and although I'm paid $20/hr I don't consider that compensation for these tasks specifically... they're part of the job. And no, in no way does doing these things equate me (or any other nannies) with a mom. Seriously, how do you guys spend an entire day with young children and NOT find a few minutes here or there to get stuff done? Little guy gets distracted with his trains for five minutes and I pop into the kitchen and unload the dishwasher. Time to build and knock down a few block towers? I can fold some laundry while they do that. Or turn on music for a dance party and vacuum/sweep/mop to the beat while the kids dance. It isn't rocket science.

[Anonymous]

No, it isn't rocket science. It's just "Mom" in most families.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, it isn't rocket science. It's just "Mom" in most families.

Parents, please know that many of us would never think to disrespect you this way - out loud, online, or even in our heads.

And PP, yes, his mom does do those things on the four days a week she's at home. I do them on the other days, although I do try to schedule them so she'll never have to spend her days home cycling the cloth diapers or cleaning up the playroom.

[Anonymous]

Btw, she never did say what the difference was btwn her and the mom. I still say she IS the mom doing all that bitching.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Btw, she never did say what the difference was btwn her and the mom. I still say she IS the mom doing all that bitching.

I never bitched or was angry about any aspect of my job, in fact if you could read, I stated that I really enjoyed it. What I am annoyed by is the beginning of the thread where other nannies are constantly bitching about having to do menial daily housework. Brush up on your reading skills, I was commenting on the way housework is an essential aspect of being a good nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking at your laundry list, I don't see anything that sets you apart from the mother. What do you suppose she does, on top of all that, that you don't do?

I still think you're a very angry person.

Are you purposefully twisting my post or can you really just not read?

[Anonymous]

I am a part time nanny to a wonderful family of four. I just can't sit around doing nothing while my charges are napping or playing inside the house. I do laundry, load/unload the dishwasher, clean up the kitchen without being asked. These tasks don't take so much time to do. It feels good when the parents come home from work and appreciate the things you do for them. It's not about money all the time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a part time nanny to a wonderful family of four. I just can't sit around doing nothing while my charges are napping or playing inside the house. I do laundry, load/unload the dishwasher, clean up the kitchen without being asked. These tasks don't take so much time to do. It feels good when the parents come home from work and appreciate the things you do for them. It's not about money all the time.

It IS about mutual respect and appreciation, wouldn't you say?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Btw, she never did say what the difference was btwn her and the mom. I still say she IS the mom doing all that bitching.

I never bitched or was angry about any aspect of my job, in fact if you could read, I stated that I really enjoyed it. What I am annoyed by is the beginning of the thread where other nannies are constantly bitching about having to do menial daily housework. Brush up on your reading skills, I was commenting on the way housework is an essential aspect of being a good nanny.

You sound more like a mb pretending to be a nanny.
How do you define a nanny?

[Anonymous]

I am a nanny of a 2yo and a 6 month old. During afternoon nap I straighten the kitchen, wipe down counters, do them kids laundry, sweep and vacuum the areas the kids are in, etc. That is just part of being a nanny in my opinion. that is our job.