Is this a big deal?

[Anonymous]

I currently work part-time 7AM-12-12:30PM MTWF caring for a three year old little girl for the past year.

The family is nice and their kid is great but I am having an issue with them and have discussed it with them 2x but it still continues happening and I am considering leaving but want to know if I am overreacting here.

I sometimes have another Nanny gig to go to afterward or on some occasions I have a Dr. appointment scheduled.
I always have told my NF 1-2 wks ahead.

Today was the fourth time in a year where one parent returns home late and I am forced to be late to my other Nanny position or Dr. appointment.
Today I was 20 min. late to a dentist appointment and almost had to reschedule!

Again I discussed this with my bosses and they promised they would do better but it still has happened.

I feel they do not respect me and the fact that I have other commitments besides them.

[Anonymous]

I would look for another position. If the situation was reversed and you were late after they’ve spoken to you twice best believe they would’ve replaced you by now. They have no respect for your time and it’s time to move on

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would look for another position. If the situation was reversed and you were late after they’ve spoken to you twice best believe they would’ve replaced you by now. They have no respect for your time and it’s time to move on

Excellent advice right here!

[Anonymous]

For you, it IS a big deal because you are scheduling things after the time you're supposed to leave. If you were just going home to watch Netflix and eat chips, you wouldnt' care as much. So find a job with more punctual people.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For you, it IS a big deal because you are scheduling things after the time you're supposed to leave. If you were just going home to watch Netflix and eat chips, you wouldnt' care as much. So find a job with more punctual people.

+1

Even if this happens only a few times, keep in mind that like another poster stated, if the tables were turned you would likely be let go stat.
There should exist a mutual respect between you and your bosses.
If none exist, then it is much better for you if you leave.
GL.

[Anonymous]

Maybe the parents are forgetful and need to be reminded again.
Not that this is okay but if they are otherwise excellent employers I might let this one slide one more time.

[Anonymous]

So they’re not going to change.
Your options are to either leave and find another morning position OR don’t schedule things as close to your end time as you have been doing. You know they’re not reliable, maybe ask them if they want you to change your hours to 1pm? I know this can be hard with another job but like appts, schedule them on your day off or mid afternoon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I currently work part-time 7AM-12-12:30PM MTWF caring for a three year old little girl for the past year.

The family is nice and their kid is great but I am having an issue with them and have discussed it with them 2x but it still continues happening and I am considering leaving but want to know if I am overreacting here.

I sometimes have another Nanny gig to go to afterward or on some occasions I have a Dr. appointment scheduled.
I always have told my NF 1-2 wks ahead.

Today was the fourth time in a year where one parent returns home late and I am forced to be late to my other Nanny position or Dr. appointment.
Today I was 20 min. late to a dentist appointment and almost had to reschedule!

Again I discussed this with my bosses and they promised they would do better but it still has happened.

I feel they do not respect me and the fact that I have other commitments besides them.

You're the nanny and they do not respect you. You have three choices: (1) take kid with you to appointment and charge them double time for the inconvenience. (2) Tell them if they are late again you have no choice but to leave child by himself. (3). Find a new job with people who do respect you.