Cooking for kids now MB wants nanny to double recipe for the parents

[Anonymous]

Agree with the PP, many of the arrangements between MB and nanny end because of communication problems especially when one party thinks the expectations are unfair

[Anonymous]

The family needs are changing. Nanny is not cooking anything special, just a slightly bigger quality of probably a simple food. Family is really flexible and has to pay housekeeper and nanny when nanny chooses not to be reliable (for a part-time job). I'd get rid of the nanny and hire the housekeeper. Sounds more practical and logical. If you are not flexible, at some point as the kids get older you will find yourself out of a job.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

A nanny is a service provider, not some corporate drone. She decides what she will and will not do, and for what price. Of what other service provider do you presume to make such ridiculous demands? "Mr. Gardener, when you finish in the yard please get started on my dinner. It should be a minimal time issue, so we expect it for free. Remember that time 6 months ago we let you leave 10 minutes early? That's why."

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

Oh please, its not that much work to cook for a few extra people.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

A nanny is a service provider, not some corporate drone. She decides what she will and will not do, and for what price. Of what other service provider do you presume to make such ridiculous demands? "Mr. Gardener, when you finish in the yard please get started on my dinner. It should be a minimal time issue, so we expect it for free. Remember that time 6 months ago we let you leave 10 minutes early? That's why."

Exactly, as a service provider working in someone's home, you do the duties assigned as the price they are wiling to pay and if not, either you quit or are fired. Needs change. Change with them or move on.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

Oh please, its not that much work to cook for a few extra people.

Maybe it's not if you're throwing something together from a box. But I cook from scratch, I know exactly how much work it is to double and triple recipes.

[Anonymous]

The nanny was just looking out for herself. I enjoy cooking, I make everything from scratch. My employers started out asking me to double a recipe, and now they leave meat thawing telling me what to make for the whole family. This now happens several times a week. Most days it's fine but some days it's annoying when I have a ton of other shit to do

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

Oh please, its not that much work to cook for a few extra people.

Then it's not much work for you to do it your damn self if $40 is too much. The nanny set her price, you can pay it or not, but you don't get to decide what she will work for. Perhaps she doesn't like cooking and that's what it'd take to be worth it to her. I don't like working extra hours babysitting for my nanny family. If I'm gonna work an extra 4 hours, its gonna cost you, but you're also free to find someone cheaper. This family got the housekeeper go do it. I fail to see the issue.

[Anonymous]

MB here. I think the NF should pay more to double the recipe twice a week, but $40/wk extra is too much. I'd pay $25/wk more.

Nanny is free to say no and NF is free to ask HK. It all depends on who thinks this hill is one to die on. Hopefully, Nanny considered the implications of saying no and is fine with the consequences.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

Oh please, its not that much work to cook for a few extra people.

Maybe it's not if you're throwing something together from a box. But I cook from scratch, I know exactly how much work it is to double and triple recipes.

Most recipes are made for 4 people. If there are two kids, two parents, and you, that is 5 people. Maybe double, but if anything given depending on the age of the kids, they do not eat a full portion. If you are not eating it, then that is 4 people and one meal. Yes, I cook from what most consider scratch. We rarely use even frozen vegetables, never canned. You don't have to make a fancy meal. Steam some fresh veggies, shake and bake chicken/meat/fish/tofu or pan cook or bake and some rice or potato. Done. Or, ask for a crock pot and they can cut up the stuff the night before, and it takes you a few minutes to dump it in, put in a dressing or sauce and turn it on. Really, its not complicated. And you can get the kids to help cut the veggies.

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Anonymous wrote:MB here. I think the NF should pay more to double the recipe twice a week, but $40/wk extra is too much. I'd pay $25/wk more.

Nanny is free to say no and NF is free to ask HK. It all depends on who thinks this hill is one to die on. Hopefully, Nanny considered the implications of saying no and is fine with the consequences.

Most recipes feed 4-5-6 people, in less it is a huge family, how does it need doubling. In all reality, nanny takes a few minutes to cook a piece of chicken and a veggie and that's it.

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Anonymous wrote:Oh good lord, the nannies on this board are ridiculous. It's no wonder that so many of you end up with no jobs.

I am neither nanny or mb but as a neutral observer, hands down. It is the mb's who are cheap, ridiculous job creepers, leaving dirty dishes, expecting housework from nannies. I marvel that a nanny would even consider ANY duty that is not child related, including taking care of pets.

Thank you! The fact that they can't see that boggles my mind. The entitlement of hiring a person to do one job, but then expecting that they start doing something completely unrelated, and for no extra pay, is just insane. But you can't reason with DCUM MBs.

Try having a job in the professional world. Most job descriptions say and other duties as assigned. The families needs are changing. As the kids get older, they don't need constant supervision or they can help in the kitchen. Cutting up 2 carrots vs. 4 is a minimal time issue.

Nothing has been said about the kids helping. Most parents don't want their kids helping prepare meals, they want their kids having fun. Oh, and I'm the PP who said the 2 carrots becomes 4... I cook from scratch, every single meal. If my NF wanted me to go from making enough for just kids to parents as well, it doubles my prep time and cook time is anywhere from 1.25 to twice what was required before, which is exactly why I said that it takes 1.5-2 times as long when doubling a recipe made from scratch.

Also cooking for children is not the same as cooking for adults. Just because a nanny is comfortable making simple meals for your kids doesn't mean she wants to be your chef. It starts with doubling the recipe she makes for the kids, then the recipes get more complicated and involved. Chicken strips and steamed veggies is fine for the kids, but what about when MB decides she wants a scratch made lasagna for dinner?

Oh please, its not that much work to cook for a few extra people.

Then it's not much work for you to do it your damn self if $40 is too much. The nanny set her price, you can pay it or not, but you don't get to decide what she will work for. Perhaps she doesn't like cooking and that's what it'd take to be worth it to her. I don't like working extra hours babysitting for my nanny family. If I'm gonna work an extra 4 hours, its gonna cost you, but you're also free to find someone cheaper. This family got the housekeeper go do it. I fail to see the issue.

A housekeeper cleans the house, the one you help make a mess. You are not being asked to work extra hours, you do it during the hours you are working. If you don't clean, do laundry or much else, then you should have the time to do dinner. As the kids get older, they can play themselves or color/draw/what ever at the table while you cook. You sound lazy. Their needs have changed and in order to justify you, they are changing your job description. If you are that difficult, you will find yourself out of a job as you are replaceable.

When I babysat and was a nanny for summers, I absolutely cooked, helped clean up, etc. Funny thing, I always got called back and paid well. I expect ours to pitch in on days she can. Sometimes it will be just throwing stuff in the crock pot around 1 that I prepared. Sometimes preparing more. We work together. I would never hire someone who barely cleans up after themselves and just sits in my house with my kid providing minimal care.