I have the flu with 102 fever- MB wants me to come in tomorrow

[Anonymous]

I was diagnosed with the flu today. Along with a 102 fever, I have severe muscle aches, runny nose and eyes, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headaches, and diarrhea. MB says she still expects me tomorrow. I don't even get paid when I take a day off so I obviously WANT to work. I just feel way too exhausted and I don't want to infect their family. Is she being unreasonable?

[Anonymous]

You are either a troll or the most pathetic nanny on this forum.

[Anonymous]

I'm not a troll so why am I pathetic? Why are you so rude?

[Anonymous]

MB here. She is being unreasonable. Stay home.

[Anonymous]

The flu is supposed to be awful this season. I highly recommend getting on Tamiflu immediately. It only works if used early.

Anonymous wrote:I was diagnosed with the flu today. Along with a 102 fever, I have severe muscle aches, runny nose and eyes, sneezing, coughing, sore throat, headaches, and diarrhea. MB says she still expects me tomorrow. I don't even get paid when I take a day off so I obviously WANT to work. I just feel way too exhausted and I don't want to infect their family. Is she being unreasonable?

[Anonymous]

Does the woman have a low IQ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Does the woman have a low IQ?

Clearly the nanny has a very low IQ. Here is the answer, Nanny: You don't go to work and you look for a better job with sick days. Yes, your employer is unreasonable and you are an idiot for even asking the question.

[Anonymous]

I did not go in and she was not happy. The good news is I have an interview with a family willing to pay more plus benefits! I took this job because I really liked the family and needed something until I found a better position.

[Anonymous]

Of course your MB is being unreasonable. She only cares about herself and her own needs. Find a nicer MB. Good luck with the interview.

[Anonymous]

Rest up & do not let your current NF stress you out because you are ill.

It is entirely on HER to have a Plan B in place in case you cannot come in.

Nannies can fall ill at any time + the Mother should have taken this into account when she hired you.

Her fault, surely not yours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I did not go in and she was not happy. The good news is I have an interview with a family willing to pay more plus benefits! I took this job because I really liked the family and needed something until I found a better position.

Make sure you aren't sick anymore when you interview! Oh, and until you're over the flu, stay home!