Kids in Summer Canp, what to do with Nanny?

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What's wrong with the attitude? I think expecting to be paid and not work is a wrong attitude. If there is paid vacation time in the contract then that week should count towards vacation, otherwise it's ridiculous to pay nanny to not show up.

In your own job, if the work load lessens, does your employer ask you to do things outside your job description - like make him/her dinner or go and do his/her laundry? clean the company bathrooms? I doubt it.

Not laundry, because I am not an hourly domestic labor, but yes, absolutely, they saddle ppl up with other work. And if they don't it's a bad sign, because they may get rid of you alltogether. Greetings from the real world.

+1. And those that don't make themselves useful are the first to be laid off.

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Anonymous wrote:Sure, I would.

You can start with asking her to do some things pertaining to the home, but nothing too involved such as scrubbing toilets or mopping floors since many nannies may be put off doing any heavy-duty housecleaning.

Perhaps vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, dishes, taking out the trash/recycling, pet/plant care, drawer/closet organizing, laundry duties, ironing, bill paying.

Or you can ask her to run some household errands to make this week a little smoother for your family. I.e., grocery shopping, Costco shopping for supplies, pharmacy drop-off/pick-up, return library materials, take car to get washed and oil changed, dry cleaning, mail packages at the post office.

I am sure with two working parents and young children there is always something that needs to be done.

If your nanny is not comfortable doing any of the items I have listed, then she is welcome to take the week off, unpaid of course.

Why should the nanny be expected to agree to duties so far outside the realm of her regular responsbilities? OP made the decision to deprive the nanny of her ability to do her job that week so OP carries the burden of the expense.

If nanny wants money these are the jobs the family is willing to pay for. As stated she can otherwise take a week off to relax but she won't be paid, no hard feelings. It's up to the nanny.

With that attitude you'll never keep a good nanny around.

What's wrong with the attitude? I think expecting to be paid and not work is a wrong attitude. If there is paid vacation time in the contract then that week should count towards vacation, otherwise it's ridiculous to pay nanny to not show up.

In your own job, if the work load lessens, does your employer ask you to do things outside your job description - like make him/her dinner or go and do his/her laundry? clean the company bathrooms? I doubt it.

Not laundry, because I am not an hourly domestic labor, but yes, absolutely, they saddle ppl up with other work. And if they don't it's a bad sign, because they may get rid of you alltogether. Greetings from the real world.

Good parents do whatever they can to avoid the constant recycling of primary caregivers. They understand that instability of care has permanent consequences.

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Anonymous wrote:Sure, I would.

You can start with asking her to do some things pertaining to the home, but nothing too involved such as scrubbing toilets or mopping floors since many nannies may be put off doing any heavy-duty housecleaning.

Perhaps vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, dishes, taking out the trash/recycling, pet/plant care, drawer/closet organizing, laundry duties, ironing, bill paying.

Or you can ask her to run some household errands to make this week a little smoother for your family. I.e., grocery shopping, Costco shopping for supplies, pharmacy drop-off/pick-up, return library materials, take car to get washed and oil changed, dry cleaning, mail packages at the post office.

I am sure with two working parents and young children there is always something that needs to be done.

If your nanny is not comfortable doing any of the items I have listed, then she is welcome to take the week off, unpaid of course.

Why should the nanny be expected to agree to duties so far outside the realm of her regular responsbilities? OP made the decision to deprive the nanny of her ability to do her job that week so OP carries the burden of the expense.

If nanny wants money these are the jobs the family is willing to pay for. As stated she can otherwise take a week off to relax but she won't be paid, no hard feelings. It's up to the nanny.

With that attitude you'll never keep a good nanny around.

What's wrong with the attitude? I think expecting to be paid and not work is a wrong attitude. If there is paid vacation time in the contract then that week should count towards vacation, otherwise it's ridiculous to pay nanny to not show up.

In your own job, if the work load lessens, does your employer ask you to do things outside your job description - like make him/her dinner or go and do his/her laundry? clean the company bathrooms? I doubt it.

Not laundry, because I am not an hourly domestic labor, but yes, absolutely, they saddle ppl up with other work. And if they don't it's a bad sign, because they may get rid of you alltogether. Greetings from the real world.

Well this is not an office. Your nanny is your only employee. You are just as dependent upon her as she is you. Nannying is the real world, and just because we do do,estimate work, doesn't mean we do ALL domestic work. Would you like your nanny to take over the task of "pleasing" your husband, too?

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sure, I would.

You can start with asking her to do some things pertaining to the home, but nothing too involved such as scrubbing toilets or mopping floors since many nannies may be put off doing any heavy-duty housecleaning.

Perhaps vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, dishes, taking out the trash/recycling, pet/plant care, drawer/closet organizing, laundry duties, ironing, bill paying.

Or you can ask her to run some household errands to make this week a little smoother for your family. I.e., grocery shopping, Costco shopping for supplies, pharmacy drop-off/pick-up, return library materials, take car to get washed and oil changed, dry cleaning, mail packages at the post office.

I am sure with two working parents and young children there is always something that needs to be done.

If your nanny is not comfortable doing any of the items I have listed, then she is welcome to take the week off, unpaid of course.

Why should the nanny be expected to agree to duties so far outside the realm of her regular responsbilities? OP made the decision to deprive the nanny of her ability to do her job that week so OP carries the burden of the expense.

If nanny wants money these are the jobs the family is willing to pay for. As stated she can otherwise take a week off to relax but she won't be paid, no hard feelings. It's up to the nanny.

With that attitude you'll never keep a good nanny around.

What's wrong with the attitude? I think expecting to be paid and not work is a wrong attitude. If there is paid vacation time in the contract then that week should count towards vacation, otherwise it's ridiculous to pay nanny to not show up.

In your own job, if the work load lessens, does your employer ask you to do things outside your job description - like make him/her dinner or go and do his/her laundry? clean the company bathrooms? I doubt it.

Not laundry, because I am not an hourly domestic labor, but yes, absolutely, they saddle ppl up with other work. And if they don't it's a bad sign, because they may get rid of you alltogether. Greetings from the real world.

Well this is not an office. Your nanny is your only employee. You are just as dependent upon her as she is you. Nannying is the real world, and just because we do do,estimate work, doesn't mean we do ALL domestic work. Would you like your nanny to take over the task of "pleasing" your husband, too?

Lol. I was once in a horrific situation when DB said to MB, "Nanny does everything except sleep with me." Right in front of me!! I promptly got myself a new job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Sure, I would.

You can start with asking her to do some things pertaining to the home, but nothing too involved such as scrubbing toilets or mopping floors since many nannies may be put off doing any heavy-duty housecleaning.

Perhaps vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, dishes, taking out the trash/recycling, pet/plant care, drawer/closet organizing, laundry duties, ironing, bill paying.

Or you can ask her to run some household errands to make this week a little smoother for your family. I.e., grocery shopping, Costco shopping for supplies, pharmacy drop-off/pick-up, return library materials, take car to get washed and oil changed, dry cleaning, mail packages at the post office.

I am sure with two working parents and young children there is always something that needs to be done.

If your nanny is not comfortable doing any of the items I have listed, then she is welcome to take the week off, unpaid of course.

Why should the nanny be expected to agree to duties so far outside the realm of her regular responsbilities? OP made the decision to deprive the nanny of her ability to do her job that week so OP carries the burden of the expense.

If nanny wants money these are the jobs the family is willing to pay for. As stated she can otherwise take a week off to relax but she won't be paid, no hard feelings. It's up to the nanny.

With that attitude you'll never keep a good nanny around.

What's wrong with the attitude? I think expecting to be paid and not work is a wrong attitude. If there is paid vacation time in the contract then that week should count towards vacation, otherwise it's ridiculous to pay nanny to not show up.

In your own job, if the work load lessens, does your employer ask you to do things outside your job description - like make him/her dinner or go and do his/her laundry? clean the company bathrooms? I doubt it.

Not laundry, because I am not an hourly domestic labor, but yes, absolutely, they saddle ppl up with other work. And if they don't it's a bad sign, because they may get rid of you alltogether. Greetings from the real world.

Well this is not an office. Your nanny is your only employee. You are just as dependent upon her as she is you. Nannying is the real world, and just because we do do,estimate work, doesn't mean we do ALL domestic work. Would you like your nanny to take over the task of "pleasing" your husband, too?

Lol. I was once in a horrific situation when DB said to MB, "Nanny does everything except sleep with me." Right in front of me!! I promptly got myself a new job.

Wow. Just wow.