So angry.

[Anonymous]

I don’t disagree that OP should be concernwd about liability, but she should also have been concerned before the incident. It is a bad idea for many reasons to get into a she said/she said over who is responsible for a child. If my employers want me to work alongside family members, I clarify -in writing- their expectations of me so that there is an email conversation I can refer to both with extended family and in the event of a legal issue.

[Anonymous]

If this poor child had been killed, would the mother have blamed you? Yes. And she would have blamed you to the police investigating.

This is a very bad situation, OP - worse, I think that you suspect. You took "a back seat" as requested by the mother and were told by another family member to stay at their home. And yet the mother still blamed you 100%.

Please - get out. I am not being overly dramatic. Autistic twin toddlers are a huge risk to start with and this added information (seeing what the MB is capable of) is more than just worrisome.


You have good credentials - give your notice on Monday.

[Anonymous]

Run far away, get a new job. I would NOT work for a family like that. Sounds crazy.

[Anonymous]

Run far away, get a new job. I would NOT work for a family like that. Sounds crazy.

[Anonymous]

OP, please let us know what happens on Monday and what you decided to do. There has never been a post that I am aware of where one side is so completely wrong.

We are pulling for you, OP.

[Anonymous]

OP, what happened?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what happened?

Attempted to talk to MB this morning. She was in a hurry and obviously wasn’t in the mood to listen. Texted her we need to have a one on one meeting pronto. No response yet. I was giving her till today to apologize before I drafted an e-mail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, what happened?

Attempted to talk to MB this morning. She was in a hurry and obviously wasn’t in the mood to listen. Texted her we need to have a one on one meeting pronto. No response yet. I was giving her till today to apologize before I drafted an e-mail.

I am very glad to hear it, OP. You are doing the right thing and addressing this vital issue. We (nannies and MBs) are all in your corner.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for keeping us posted, OP. I was a PP who was furious on your behalf!!

[Anonymous]

I am a MB and mom of twins (one with SN) and I am just amazed at the two MBs that blamed the nanny for the eloping children when their relatives were clearly at fault. It is so difficult to find a good nanny for SN children and one that can handle twins or two SN kids is just golden. Sorry you had to deal with that. I would have apologized for my relatives immediately and never blamed you. Hope the MB sees the light before she loses you or her kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a MB and mom of twins (one with SN) and I am just amazed at the two MBs that blamed the nanny for the eloping children when their relatives were clearly at fault. It is so difficult to find a good nanny for SN children and one that can handle twins or two SN kids is just golden. Sorry you had to deal with that. I would have apologized for my relatives immediately and never blamed you. Hope the MB sees the light before she loses you or her kids.

It would seem that her MB has no intention of apologizing or addressing the situation that she created. She has no respect for OP and I hope that OP will find another job soon and leave this horrid woman.

[Anonymous]

I attempted to talk to MB tonight but it wasn’t going to happen. A lot going on this evening and tough day getting the boys back on schedule.

Drafting an e-mail tonight.

She seemed fine, didn’t bring up anything. Unsure of whether to let it go or send e-mail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I attempted to talk to MB tonight but it wasn’t going to happen. A lot going on this evening and tough day getting the boys back on schedule.

Drafting an e-mail tonight.

She seemed fine, didn’t bring up anything. Unsure of whether to let it go or send e-mail.

Please send the email. It is a matter of liability and you cannot afford to get blamed for something she told you to do in the future. Plus, do you really think that is the last you have seen of those nasty-assed relatives?!

You would be a fool to let it go - a fool in the true sense of the word. Word it politely and professionally but put it out on the table. Do it for your own protection, OP. When this happens in the future - and this will happen in the future - you will have a paper trail.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I attempted to talk to MB tonight but it wasn’t going to happen. A lot going on this evening and tough day getting the boys back on schedule.

Drafting an e-mail tonight.

She seemed fine, didn’t bring up anything. Unsure of whether to let it go or send e-mail.

Please send the email. It is a matter of liability and you cannot afford to get blamed for something she told you to do in the future. Plus, do you really think that is the last you have seen of those nasty-assed relatives?!
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You would be a fool to let it go - a fool in the true sense of the word. Word it politely and professionally but put it out on the table. Do it for your own protection, OP. When this happens in the future - and this will happen in the future - you will have a paper trail.

Absolutely, CYA! Do not let this go unaddressed. Be assertive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I attempted to talk to MB tonight but it wasn’t going to happen. A lot going on this evening and tough day getting the boys back on schedule.

Drafting an e-mail tonight.

She seemed fine, didn’t bring up anything. Unsure of whether to let it go or send e-mail.

If she hasn’t addressed it she’s either a true but case or Friday is your last day