TOTALLY closed fridge policy?

[Anonymous]

+2 I am so curious as to what their explanation is for this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have an update for us?

Sorry I honestly forgot I even posted this after a few days lol. Anyway, OP here. I asked (again) if there was any good reason why I wasn't allowed fridge space, they just said they aren't comfortable with me having my food in their fridge, I could keep perishable items it in the basement fridge (they live in a brownstone... so I could keep it in the icebox 5 floors down from where I spend most of my day...). I came in the day after this and put my lunchbox in the fridge, they said no. Only perishable items. The whole bag takes up too much space (it's a standard sized lunchbox, maybe even a little on the small side, and there was PLENTY of space for it). I ended up quitting and am working with a totally normal, kind family with newborn twins - my FAVORITE!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the update, OP. Good that you left those creeps.

Congratulations on your new position with the twins!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have an update for us?

Sorry I honestly forgot I even posted this after a few days lol. Anyway, OP here. I asked (again) if there was any good reason why I wasn't allowed fridge space, they just said they aren't comfortable with me having my food in their fridge, I could keep perishable items it in the basement fridge (they live in a brownstone... so I could keep it in the icebox 5 floors down from where I spend most of my day...). I came in the day after this and put my lunchbox in the fridge, they said no. Only perishable items. The whole bag takes up too much space (it's a standard sized lunchbox, maybe even a little on the small side, and there was PLENTY of space for it). I ended up quitting and am working with a totally normal, kind family with newborn twins - my FAVORITE!

Ha, good for you! Thanks for updating!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have an update for us?

Sorry I honestly forgot I even posted this after a few days lol. Anyway, OP here. I asked (again) if there was any good reason why I wasn't allowed fridge space, they just said they aren't comfortable with me having my food in their fridge, I could keep perishable items it in the basement fridge (they live in a brownstone... so I could keep it in the icebox 5 floors down from where I spend most of my day...). I came in the day after this and put my lunchbox in the fridge, they said no. Only perishable items. The whole bag takes up too much space (it's a standard sized lunchbox, maybe even a little on the small side, and there was PLENTY of space for it). I ended up quitting and am working with a totally normal, kind family with newborn twins - my FAVORITE!

Good for you!

Were they confused/surprised when you quit?

[Anonymous]

Thanks OP I was one of the PPs asking for an update. You dodged a bullet. Good luck in your new job!

[Anonymous]

OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have an update for us?

Sorry I honestly forgot I even posted this after a few days lol. Anyway, OP here. I asked (again) if there was any good reason why I wasn't allowed fridge space, they just said they aren't comfortable with me having my food in their fridge, I could keep perishable items it in the basement fridge (they live in a brownstone... so I could keep it in the icebox 5 floors down from where I spend most of my day...). I came in the day after this and put my lunchbox in the fridge, they said no. Only perishable items. The whole bag takes up too much space (it's a standard sized lunchbox, maybe even a little on the small side, and there was PLENTY of space for it). I ended up quitting and am working with a totally normal, kind family with newborn twins - my FAVORITE!

If its a lunch bag, most of them aren't that clean, especially if you don't wash them regularly. So, it makes sense to just pu tin perishable. Why do you need to put everything in?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

If you quit and said it wasn't a good fit, what more do you want them to do?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have an update for us?

Sorry I honestly forgot I even posted this after a few days lol. Anyway, OP here. I asked (again) if there was any good reason why I wasn't allowed fridge space, they just said they aren't comfortable with me having my food in their fridge, I could keep perishable items it in the basement fridge (they live in a brownstone... so I could keep it in the icebox 5 floors down from where I spend most of my day...). I came in the day after this and put my lunchbox in the fridge, they said no. Only perishable items. The whole bag takes up too much space (it's a standard sized lunchbox, maybe even a little on the small side, and there was PLENTY of space for it). I ended up quitting and am working with a totally normal, kind family with newborn twins - my FAVORITE!

If its a lunch bag, most of them aren't that clean, especially if you don't wash them regularly. So, it makes sense to just pu tin perishable. Why do you need to put everything in?

You must be the family OP is talking about.

If you are that neurotic and anxious, it’s best you don’t have a nanny or anyone in your home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

If you quit and said it wasn't a good fit, what more do you want them to do?

Did you actually read what OP wrote? She said she also mentioned the issue with the fridge. A normal person would apologize and offer a compromise.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

If you quit and said it wasn't a good fit, what more do you want them to do?

Did you actually read what OP wrote? She said she also mentioned the issue with the fridge. A normal person would apologize and offer a compromise.

Yes, she switched her story. She could keep perishable stuff in the fridge, but not her lunch bag or other belongings. That was reasonable. She wanted all or nothing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

If you quit and said it wasn't a good fit, what more do you want them to do?

Did you actually read what OP wrote? She said she also mentioned the issue with the fridge. A normal person would apologize and offer a compromise.

Yes, she switched her story. She could keep perishable stuff in the fridge, but not her lunch bag or other belongings. That was reasonable. She wanted all or nothing.

Nothing about that family seemed reasonable. Having to store certain food in the basement isn’t reasonable. You seem to be the only person siding with them. You should go work for them as they are now looking for a nanny.

[Anonymous]

So happy for you, OP.

-MB (who thinks is weird to even restrict access to food for people who spend time in my house, let alone access to a bit of fridge real estate!)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP again - they seemed a little surprised. I just explained that I wasn't comfortable with their rules on my use of the fridge, especially if I was going to be cooking for them and that it wasn't going to be a good fit long term. They were upset, but still never offered a reasonable compromise/explanation. Maybe next time they'll be a little more relaxed.

If you quit and said it wasn't a good fit, what more do you want them to do?

Did you actually read what OP wrote? She said she also mentioned the issue with the fridge. A normal person would apologize and offer a compromise.

Yes, she switched her story. She could keep perishable stuff in the fridge, but not her lunch bag or other belongings. That was reasonable. She wanted all or nothing.

OP here - still couldn't keep it in the real fridge, had to walk 5 floors to put only my perishable items in a mini fridge in their basement. Not a huge deal, I get it, whatever. I just like to keep my things together since I use reusable storage containers. Not a dealbreaker by any means, but with no logical reason why I couldn't, it's weird. Especially when I meal prep and feed their kids out of their fridge. It was all just weird and not a great environment to spend 50+ hours a week in.