Mb do you mind if nanny texts when baby is sick?

[Anonymous]

I am nanny that works with infants. My current charge is sick and I had the day off. I texted MB quickly to see how my charge was. My one friend ( also a nanny) said never to text an MB outside of work, because she will see it as bothering her. What do MBs think if nanny did this? I only do this if I was out that day and charge is very sick.

[Anonymous]

Well, if she is upset, she's an idiot. I would think it very nice that you are so considerate.

[Anonymous]

Your friend is clueless...no offense.

Or she has had some pretty bad bosses.

I have worked for many families and have had zero issues texting them outside working hours nor have they.

[Anonymous]

I usually call or text. I've never had any parents complain.

[Anonymous]

I think one text just to see how the baby is doing is probably ok. I wouldn't send multiple texts.

[Anonymous]

I rather you don't. Maybe if the baby were having surgery, but otherwise, no. You'll never know that of course, but I rather you leave us alone when you're not working. You'll just get a quick text in response from me that shuts down the conversation. "Doing ok thanks, see you on Thursday."

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rather you don't. Maybe if the baby were having surgery, but otherwise, no. You'll never know that of course, but I rather you leave us alone when you're not working. You'll just get a quick text in response from me that shuts down the conversation. "Doing ok thanks, see you on Thursday."

Heart-warming. Remind me not to give a shit about you or your kids unless I'm looking at them.

[Anonymous]

MB here and I would always appreciate a text or phone call to ask how my child is doing.

[Anonymous]

I text or email both sets of employers all the time. We send random crap to each other. They would be insulted if I didn't check in when the children are sick, but they usually beat me to it by sending updates first.

It depends on the relationship you have with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I rather you don't. Maybe if the baby were having surgery, but otherwise, no. You'll never know that of course, but I rather you leave us alone when you're not working. You'll just get a quick text in response from me that shuts down the conversation. "Doing ok thanks, see you on Thursday."

Heart-warming. Remind me not to give a shit about you or your kids unless I'm looking at them.

+1 This MB wants you to care about her children only on her schedule.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I rather you don't. Maybe if the baby were having surgery, but otherwise, no. You'll never know that of course, but I rather you leave us alone when you're not working. You'll just get a quick text in response from me that shuts down the conversation. "Doing ok thanks, see you on Thursday."

W-O-W, your poor nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I rather you don't. Maybe if the baby were having surgery, but otherwise, no. You'll never know that of course, but I rather you leave us alone when you're not working. You'll just get a quick text in response from me that shuts down the conversation. "Doing ok thanks, see you on Thursday."

W-O-W, your poor nanny.

Right?? That's kind of a psycho MB. My MB and I text each other all the time to see how the other is doing!

[Anonymous]

This has got to be a troll thread.

[Anonymous]

MB here. Well, if it's an obvious garden variety headcold then I won't mind you checking in but it's probably unnecessary.

If it's anything more significant (gastrointestinal mess, significant pain, injury, spiking fevers, etc...) then I'd be touched that you checked in. And if it's serious I'd play to update you so that you knew whether you were coming back to an ongoing situation, a significantly improved child, or shouldn't come in for another day or two. I expect and hope that you will care enough about my kid(s) to wonder if they're ok for heaven's sake!

I guess this is definitely the kind of thing that varies from individual to individual but unless you're someone who is constantly in touch w/ your employers about inconsequential things I can imagine a parent being bothered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB here. Well, if it's an obvious garden variety headcold then I won't mind you checking in but it's probably unnecessary.

If it's anything more significant (gastrointestinal mess, significant pain, injury, spiking fevers, etc...) then I'd be touched that you checked in. And if it's serious I'd play to update you so that you knew whether you were coming back to an ongoing situation, a significantly improved child, or shouldn't come in for another day or two. I expect and hope that you will care enough about my kid(s) to wonder if they're ok for heaven's sake!

I guess this is definitely the kind of thing that varies from individual to individual but unless you're someone who is constantly in touch w/ your employers about inconsequential things I can imagine a parent being bothered.

I guess I just don't understand why a parent would be bothered. If your children are sick you want to know when they are better, right? How they are feeling? It is the same with nannies. Not strange at all..