Hooray... Nanny cam ?

[Anonymous]

My boss just installed a nanny cam. She let me know about it, but it's annoying when I've been with the boys for almost 5 years. Like why now?? She says she wants to watch the kids when she's away on business trips. Is this a bigger sign that she doesn't trust me??

[Anonymous]

I think it probably means she's realized she's missing out and wants to check in on her kids.

FWIW, I have a nanny cam, and after DH and I were convinced the nanny we'd hired wasn't abusing our baby, we only watched to see the baby. I found myself not watching the nanny at all. The only time we checked to actually watch the nanny was when we noticed our DD goes through a difficult stage personality-wise, to see if she was giving the nanny a hard time, or just us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think it probably means she's realized she's missing out and wants to check in on her kids.

FWIW, I have a nanny cam, and after DH and I were convinced the nanny we'd hired wasn't abusing our baby, we only watched to see the baby. I found myself not watching the nanny at all. The only time we checked to actually watch the nanny was when we noticed our DD goes through a difficult stage personality-wise, to see if she was giving the nanny a hard time, or just us.

Nanny here but same thing. I started working for a family a few years back and initially thought I saw some red flags in terms of possible abuse so I set up a camera as well. Once I realized they weren't mistreating their kids I stopped watching except for when I just wanted to see my charges for a cheer-up. Has nothing to do with mistrust now.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it probably means she's realized she's missing out and wants to check in on her kids.

FWIW, I have a nanny cam, and after DH and I were convinced the nanny we'd hired wasn't abusing our baby, we only watched to see the baby. I found myself not watching the nanny at all. The only time we checked to actually watch the nanny was when we noticed our DD goes through a difficult stage personality-wise, to see if she was giving the nanny a hard time, or just us.

Nanny here but same thing. I started working for a family a few years back and initially thought I saw some red flags in terms of possible abuse so I set up a camera as well. Once I realized they weren't mistreating their kids I stopped watching except for when I just wanted to see my charges for a cheer-up. Has nothing to do with mistrust now.

Excellent idea. Do I need to tell them? I think everything would be more natural if I don't mention it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it probably means she's realized she's missing out and wants to check in on her kids.

FWIW, I have a nanny cam, and after DH and I were convinced the nanny we'd hired wasn't abusing our baby, we only watched to see the baby. I found myself not watching the nanny at all. The only time we checked to actually watch the nanny was when we noticed our DD goes through a difficult stage personality-wise, to see if she was giving the nanny a hard time, or just us.

Nanny here but same thing. I started working for a family a few years back and initially thought I saw some red flags in terms of possible abuse so I set up a camera as well. Once I realized they weren't mistreating their kids I stopped watching except for when I just wanted to see my charges for a cheer-up. Has nothing to do with mistrust now.

Loooool

[Anonymous]

Where is it placed? My husband wants to get one at the entry way for security purposes, so it would be more of a home security camera than a nanny cam. We wouldn't have it placed in the rooms of the house where the nanny would be most of the day.

I feel mixed about it, but hope that the nanny wouldn't take it personally if it's just at the door.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is it placed? My husband wants to get one at the entry way for security purposes, so it would be more of a home security camera than a nanny cam. We wouldn't have it placed in the rooms of the house where the nanny would be most of the day.

I feel mixed about it, but hope that the nanny wouldn't take it personally if it's just at the door.

Most nannies won't have an issue with one entry camera. I've worked for an employer who was extremely safety-conscious (had a camera pointed at every door and window), but they were also quick to say that there had been a few break-ins in the neighborhood. Personally, I don't mind nanny cams, but either tell me where the visible ones are or let me know how many hidden ones you are installing. I don't want to know where the hidden cams are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is it placed? My husband wants to get one at the entry way for security purposes, so it would be more of a home security camera than a nanny cam. We wouldn't have it placed in the rooms of the house where the nanny would be most of the day.

I feel mixed about it, but hope that the nanny wouldn't take it personally if it's just at the door.

Most nannies won't have an issue with one entry camera. I've worked for an employer who was extremely safety-conscious (had a camera pointed at every door and window), but they were also quick to say that there had been a few break-ins in the neighborhood. Personally, I don't mind nanny cams, but either tell me where the visible ones are or let me know how many hidden ones you are installing. I don't want to know where the hidden cams are.

Why would they tell you about "visible" cameras? Wouldn't you simply see them?? Don't be silly here.

[Anonymous]

I think if you've been employed w/ the family for 5 years then you can take her at her word.

[Anonymous]

No, I wouldn't like to have God knows who starring at me all day. These cameras aren't hard to hack into.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think it probably means she's realized she's missing out and wants to check in on her kids.

FWIW, I have a nanny cam, and after DH and I were convinced the nanny we'd hired wasn't abusing our baby, we only watched to see the baby. I found myself not watching the nanny at all. The only time we checked to actually watch the nanny was when we noticed our DD goes through a difficult stage personality-wise, to see if she was giving the nanny a hard time, or just us.

Nanny here but same thing. I started working for a family a few years back and initially thought I saw some red flags in terms of possible abuse so I set up a camera as well. Once I realized they weren't mistreating their kids I stopped watching except for when I just wanted to see my charges for a cheer-up. Has nothing to do with mistrust now.

Excellent idea. Do I need to tell them? I think everything would be more natural if I don't mention it.

Well of course I didn't tell them. Then they wouldn't abuse their children right?

[Anonymous]

I asked my boss about it and she said she feels like she's missing out on so much, that's why she wants the camera. That actually made me feel kind of sad, as both parents work long hours. But now because of the camera I don't go in the living room anymore, so...

I have nothing to hide, I just don't want to be on camera all day. I'm glad I asked, because I wanted to make sure we don't have a trust issue. I also really respect her for letting me know. It shows that she also respects me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is it placed? My husband wants to get one at the entry way for security purposes, so it would be more of a home security camera than a nanny cam. We wouldn't have it placed in the rooms of the house where the nanny would be most of the day.

I feel mixed about it, but hope that the nanny wouldn't take it personally if it's just at the door.

Most nannies won't have an issue with one entry camera. I've worked for an employer who was extremely safety-conscious (had a camera pointed at every door and window), but they were also quick to say that there had been a few break-ins in the neighborhood. Personally, I don't mind nanny cams, but either tell me where the visible ones are or let me know how many hidden ones you are installing. I don't want to know where the hidden cams are.

Why would they tell you about "visible" cameras? Wouldn't you simply see them?? Don't be silly here.

Because they wanted me to be aware that it wasn't because they didn't trust me...

[Anonymous]

After five years, I am pretty sure it has nothing at all to do with trust issues, unless something has happened recently.

She probably talked to someone who has a nanny cam and convinced her what a great toy it is.

[Anonymous]

I'd be leaving. Sorry for the child.