Dying of boredom at work

[Anonymous]

I stay home all day with my charges and even though we do lots of things, I’m getting extremely bored since it’s summer vacation. Mb and db haven’t mentioned that we should go out, but I really want to ask them if we can go out, at least to the park or something. I feel trapped in their home all day and I’m not sure why they haven’t suggested we go out. How can I bring this up nicely without sounding demanding? I really think that if this goes on all summer, I’ll want to quit since it seems to me that mb and dB are okay with us staying home.

[Anonymous]

Did you just start working for this family OP?

If so, they could possibly be building up trust in you.
Are they first-time parents too??
Then they could be a little nervous as well as anxious too.

However these are not good reasons to keep you in all day, I was just trying to come up w/some reasoning.

Were daily outings discussed prior to hire?

I would think that the majority of parents would want their Nannies to take their children outside for a bit, every day.
A change of scenery + some fresh air will always be best for both the Nanny & the child(ren.)

I suggest you speak directly to the parents and let them know that you would like their permission to go to the park, library, etc.
Stress how the weather is so nice now + that both you and their child could benefit from a nice walk outdoors.

If they decline, and state that they are not comfortable allowing you to do so - then you have no option at this point but to hand in your walking papers.

If this happens, make sure you get the parent’s permission from your next Nanny family to go on outings.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did you just start working for this family OP?

If so, they could possibly be building up trust in you.
Are they first-time parents too??
Then they could be a little nervous as well as anxious too.

However these are not good reasons to keep you in all day, I was just trying to come up w/some reasoning.

Were daily outings discussed prior to hire?

I would think that the majority of parents would want their Nannies to take their children outside for a bit, every day.
A change of scenery + some fresh air will always be best for both the Nanny & the child(ren.)

I suggest you speak directly to the parents and let them know that you would like their permission to go to the park, library, etc.
Stress how the weather is so nice now + that both you and their child could benefit from a nice walk outdoors.

If they decline, and state that they are not comfortable allowing you to do so - then you have no option at this point but to hand in your walking papers.

If this happens, make sure you get the parent’s permission from your next Nanny family to go on outings.

Good luck.

They have 2 kids and I’ve been with them since january. However, I drove oldest charge to preschool everyday until it ended 2 weeks ago. Outings were not discussed prior to hiring, however I have mentioned it here and there just briefly that I wouldn’t mind taking them to the park etc

[Anonymous]

Previous poster here: ->> Since you have been working for this family already five months PLUS have driven their child as well....

Well then it is even odder that they are not encouraging you to take the kids out.

Did they specifically state that you are not ALLOWED to take their children out of the home??
Or have they just not given you any encouragement to go ahead + do so?

Perhaps they are just waiting for you to take the initiative in this....??
Hmmm.....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Previous poster here: ->> Since you have been working for this family already five months PLUS have driven their child as well....

Well then it is even odder that they are not encouraging you to take the kids out.

Did they specifically state that you are not ALLOWED to take their children out of the home??
Or have they just not given you any encouragement to go ahead + do so?

Perhaps they are just waiting for you to take the initiative in this....??
Hmmm.....

They never said I’m not allowed...they just haven’t given me any encouragement. I have said a few times I wouldn’t mind taking them out

[Anonymous]

It sounds like you lack the motivation to take them out. Why don’t you just tell them in the morning your plans for the day? If they don’t want you going anywhere, then they can let you know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like you lack the motivation to take them out. Why don’t you just tell them in the morning your plans for the day? If they don’t want you going anywhere, then they can let you know.

+1... and next time discuss outings during the interview process.

[Anonymous]

It is not in the best interest of the child to stay home all day! I cannot believe you have been stuck in that house that long already. Ask them, "Are you okay with Larlo and I going to the park tomorrow?" or "there is a great story time at the library, and I would love to take Larlo".

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I stay home all day with my charges and even though we do lots of things, I’m getting extremely bored since it’s summer vacation. Mb and db haven’t mentioned that we should go out, but I really want to ask them if we can go out, at least to the park or something. I feel trapped in their home all day and I’m not sure why they haven’t suggested we go out. How can I bring this up nicely without sounding demanding? I really think that if this goes on all summer, I’ll want to quit since it seems to me that mb and dB are okay with us staying home.

I cannot believe you have never asked before! It insult good for the kids to be stuck like that. Speaking up for the children is never demanding.

[Anonymous]

They probably are thinking that you are not doing a good job because you lack the initiative to take them out. Why would you assume that you’re not allowed to leave?

[Anonymous]

If they gave you a key to the house, they expect you to go out with the children. If they didn't, there's something wrong with them. Just tell them the children need some fresh air.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It sounds like you lack the motivation to take them out. Why don’t you just tell them in the morning your plans for the day? If they don’t want you going anywhere, then they can let you know.

+1... and next time discuss outings during the interview process.

+2

Or just take them out and text the parents and say "hi, Johnny and I are headed to the park!' If they say take him back home, quit and call CPS somethings not right. But seriously, if they are allowing you to DRIVE their child, I'm sure taking them out on outings wouldn't be an issue. They probably haven't said anything because although you mentioned taking them out, you've never done so.

[Anonymous]

What? You mean you haven’t gone to the park every nice day we have had since January? What parent and caretaker thinks it’s ok to not have kids breathe fresh air and how have the kids not bounced off the walls already?
Just tell your employees that win the nice weather you will be going to park a on mwf and library for story time etc.
mthankgoodness not all nannies are as passive. Mine has taken toddler dd to one of 3-4 walking distance playgrounds, park and creek for 2 hrs every day and a little less in winter.

[Anonymous]

How have you not just taken them out yet? Why are you waiting for them “to encourage” you to go out?

[Anonymous]

Play radio music, like the pop or rock station. An infant home daycare has it all day long so adults can not be so oppressed all day working 10 hours.