Childcare providers should reconsider their career path if being filmed at work is a problem

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I finally get why I see so many nanny’s and au pairs at the library or other play places stuck on their phones. Their employers are constantly watching them at home and they can’t touch their phones. Now, I know why they just sit their on their phones because then can’t get a break at the house.

Do you know that lots of grown ups in various professions do not get breaks save a lunch hour? Grow up, PP.

So bc you decided on a profession that doesn’t allow breaks means everyone else should too? You should grow up and choose a profession that allows you to have breaks if that is what you want or need.

Here is. Profession that doesn't allow "check your phone breaks" beyond lunch: NANNY.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I use the cameras to catch my child's nanny on the phone and then I text her and tell her to get off the phone. She is 26 and addicted to her damn phone.

Then hire a new nanny.

I am in the process of hiring a new nanny. No more young nannies.

[Anonymous]

^ I find it shocking that she would still be on her phone when she KNOWS you can see her, lol! That’s kind of weird.

I don’t think you necessarily would have to rule out all young nannies. Just make it clear in the interview that you have cameras and a zero tolerance policy for phone usage while your child is awake. Automatic fire, three strikes, whatever you want to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^ I find it shocking that she would still be on her phone when she KNOWS you can see her, lol! That’s kind of weird.

I don’t think you necessarily would have to rule out all young nannies. Just make it clear in the interview that you have cameras and a zero tolerance policy for phone usage while your child is awake. Automatic fire, three strikes, whatever you want to do.

I made it perfectly clear in the interview and as a part of our contract. She knows about the cameras and still can't stay off her phone. Three strikes... she will be replaced with an older nanny asap. I have had it! I think she is honestly addicted to her phone and all the drama with friends and her boyfriend.

[Anonymous]

^ Wow, I’m really sorry she turned out to be so immature. That really sucks because interviewing, hiring, and introducing a new nanny can’t be an easy process.
She must not need a job very much. Jeez, I’d expect to be fired if my nanny family caught me on my phone multiple times! Good luck searching

[Anonymous]

I personally think if you leave your child at home with their caregiver, then go to your job worried and preoccupied that your child is not receiving quality care, then you should quit your job & stay home.

Sure, you may have to live in a smaller house.
And not have much in the bank for vacations + such.
You may also have to dress your child in hand-me-downs too.

But it is the right thing to do.
Any employee who is distracted while on a time clock is not someone who is giving 100% on her job.
That makes her a lackluster employee & a terribly neglectful parent.

If I saw my employee logged into her smartphone, watching her baby (and nanny) while on duty, then I would think she was not an efficient employee.

Yet these same employees get angry at their own employees logged in and using their phones.

What’s the difference??

If you MUST hear your child laugh a few times during the day, then you are not fit to be a working parent.
Period.

I mean.....
What did people do 25yrs. ago??

They went to work and WORKED.
Why can’t they today?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I personally think if you leave your child at home with their caregiver, then go to your job worried and preoccupied that your child is not receiving quality care, then you should quit your job & stay home.

Sure, you may have to live in a smaller house.
And not have much in the bank for vacations + such.
You may also have to dress your child in hand-me-downs too.

But it is the right thing to do.
Any employee who is distracted while on a time clock is not someone who is giving 100% on her job.
That makes her a lackluster employee & a terribly neglectful parent.

If I saw my employee logged into her smartphone, watching her baby (and nanny) while on duty, then I would think she was not an efficient employee.

Yet these same employees get angry at their own employees logged in and using their phones.

What’s the difference??

If you MUST hear your child laugh a few times during the day, then you are not fit to be a working parent.
Period.

I mean.....
What did people do 25yrs. ago??

They went to work and WORKED.
Why can’t they today?

Just get used to cameras. Stop all this hand-wringing and just do your damn job and be proud of the job you do.

-signed, a nanny

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I personally think if you leave your child at home with their caregiver, then go to your job worried and preoccupied that your child is not receiving quality care, then you should quit your job & stay home.

Sure, you may have to live in a smaller house.
And not have much in the bank for vacations + such.
You may also have to dress your child in hand-me-downs too.

But it is the right thing to do.
Any employee who is distracted while on a time clock is not someone who is giving 100% on her job.
That makes her a lackluster employee & a terribly neglectful parent.

If I saw my employee logged into her smartphone, watching her baby (and nanny) while on duty, then I would think she was not an efficient employee.

Yet these same employees get angry at their own employees logged in and using their phones.

What’s the difference??

If you MUST hear your child laugh a few times during the day, then you are not fit to be a working parent.
Period.

I mean.....
What did people do 25yrs. ago??

They went to work and WORKED.
Why can’t they today?

Just get used to cameras. Stop all this hand-wringing and just do your damn job and be proud of the job you do.

-signed, a nanny

No, I don't believe you're a nanny at all. And I'm not the poster you're fighting with.

[Anonymous]

+1

Why can an employer check her phone to see her child (supposedly), yet begrudge her Nanny for using hers??

Also the answer is simple, hire an over-30 nanny if you do not want a nanny who has to check her Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I personally think if you leave your child at home with their caregiver, then go to your job worried and preoccupied that your child is not receiving quality care, then you should quit your job & stay home.

Sure, you may have to live in a smaller house.
And not have much in the bank for vacations + such.
You may also have to dress your child in hand-me-downs too.

But it is the right thing to do.
Any employee who is distracted while on a time clock is not someone who is giving 100% on her job.
That makes her a lackluster employee & a terribly neglectful parent.

If I saw my employee logged into her smartphone, watching her baby (and nanny) while on duty, then I would think she was not an efficient employee.

Yet these same employees get angry at their own employees logged in and using their phones.

What’s the difference??

If you MUST hear your child laugh a few times during the day, then you are not fit to be a working parent.
Period.

I mean.....
What did people do 25yrs. ago??

They went to work and WORKED.
Why can’t they today?

Just get used to cameras. Stop all this hand-wringing and just do your damn job and be proud of the job you do.

-signed, a nanny

No, I don't believe you're a nanny at all. And I'm not the poster you're fighting with.

I am absolutely a nanny working ten hour days. I am simply not a silly child.

[Anonymous]

[quote=Anonymous]I personally think if you leave your child at home with their caregiver, then go to your job worried and preoccupied that your child is not receiving quality care, then you should quit your job & stay home.

Sure, you may have to live in a smaller house.
And not have much in the bank for vacations + such.
You may also have to dress your child in hand-me-downs too.

But it is the right thing to do.
Any employee who is distracted while on a time clock is not someone who is giving 100% on her job.
That makes her a lackluster employee & a terribly neglectful parent.

If I saw my employee logged into her smartphone, watching her baby (and nanny) while on duty, then I would think she was not an efficient employee.

Yet these same employees get angry at their own employees logged in and using their phones.

What’s the difference??

If you MUST hear your child laugh a few times during the day, then you are not fit to be a working parent.
Period.

I mean.....
What did people do 25yrs. ago??

They went to work and WORKED.
Why can’t they today?[/quote]

I think a parent who is worried their child is not getting quality care should look for another source of quality care before exiting the workforce altogether.
If you are actually an employer, you are at odds with the trend going on in workplaces now. Most skilled salary workers now demand more flexibility but in exchange work longer hours (logging back on at nights, on weekends). A nanny is somewhat different because it is not like you can get much childcare done remotely). I would never begrudge a nanny some limited phone or other rest time (especially during naps) but it has to be reasonable, just as a regular employee can have some flexibility within reason at an office job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:+1

Why can an employer check her phone to see her child (supposedly), yet begrudge her Nanny for using hers??

Also the answer is simple, hire an over-30 nanny if you do not want a nanny who has to check her Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, etc.

? Because an employer is the employer and the rules are not the same for the employee and the boss. Never have been and never will be in any profession you go choose.

Whatever the MB does is between she and her boss (if she has one).

[Anonymous]

Maybe insecure parents would be better off putting their children in daycare where the workers are always being watched.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe insecure parents would be better off putting their children in daycare where the workers are always being watched.

Maybe phone addicted nannies should seek help since that is the only reason they oppose cameras.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Maybe insecure parents would be better off putting their children in daycare where the workers are always being watched.

Maybe phone addicted nannies should seek help since that is the only reason they oppose cameras.

Sigh...maybe just stay at home with your kid.