Coping with nanny cams

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Anonymous wrote:How can the nanny get used to the camera and forget it's there if the parents make indiscreet comments about what they see? How can you forget when there is a camera everywhere you turn? This is not the typical nanny cam in the playroom scenario. No one is forgetting about these cameras.

Nanny here and work for a high profile couple who does have cameras everywhere but the bathrooms. I have completely forgotten about them and do, act and work as I would if the cameras were not present. I don't know how I do - I just do.

I have never made personal phone calls or watched TV when working so that has never been an issue whether there were cameras in the house or not. When my charges are napping, I do my usual child-related chores and then sit down, have lunch and read. When my employers make comments or ask about what book I am reading - I just tell them. Who cares? Strangers in the park can ask you what book you are reading and no offense is taken.

I am not a live-in nanny so I don't feel that I need very personal time in my work environment.

I don't think it's an apt comparison. If a stranger listened to you make a phone call and inserted themselves into the conversation you would probably be offended by the intrusion. Not because using a cell phone outside of your house is unreasonable, because intruding on a conversation that does not include you is rude and creepy. I also think a high profile family has greater cause for concern. Their status might attract people who are looking to profit by taking advantage of their generosity. I'm also curious how many hours you work. For someone who works above and beyond normal business hours it's will be impossible to call a doctors office or schedule any appointments outside of the work day.

the real issue here is that the NF is clearly using the cameras to amuse themselves at the nannys expense. How would it go over if the nanny commented on a prescription bottle she happened to see on the bathroom counter? Just because we work in close contact where personal information is readily available doesn't mean we get to be be tackles with our comments.

Exactly. Now let's see how she responds...

For the OP, there are two possibilities.

1. The family is truely weird and doesn't know boundaries.

2. Making comments is a way of sending an indirect message saying "We know you make personal calls. Act accordingly."

Sounds like the OP has a problem with spending too much time on the phone and making personal calls and watching TV. We have all been there with young kids who nap. It's impossible to get all the kids' laundry, clean up, meals prepped. Why is the nanny having any time at all watching TV during work hours? She is not a SAHM. She is a paid employee. No one gets paid to watch TV.

You've never had a boss like my MB. Unless the twins were running out of something and needed laundry done twice, I did laundry once a week. MB and I both love to cook from scratch, both made huge batches of kids' food to freeze most for later heating. And cleaning is easy...

I have plenty of time 2-5 days a week to do whatever I want during naptime.

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Anonymous wrote:How can the nanny get used to the camera and forget it's there if the parents make indiscreet comments about what they see? How can you forget when there is a camera everywhere you turn? This is not the typical nanny cam in the playroom scenario. No one is forgetting about these cameras.

Nanny here and work for a high profile couple who does have cameras everywhere but the bathrooms. I have completely forgotten about them and do, act and work as I would if the cameras were not present. I don't know how I do - I just do.

I have never made personal phone calls or watched TV when working so that has never been an issue whether there were cameras in the house or not. When my charges are napping, I do my usual child-related chores and then sit down, have lunch and read. When my employers make comments or ask about what book I am reading - I just tell them. Who cares? Strangers in the park can ask you what book you are reading and no offense is taken.

I am not a live-in nanny so I don't feel that I need very personal time in my work environment.

I don't think it's an apt comparison. If a stranger listened to you make a phone call and inserted themselves into the conversation you would probably be offended by the intrusion. Not because using a cell phone outside of your house is unreasonable, because intruding on a conversation that does not include you is rude and creepy. I also think a high profile family has greater cause for concern. Their status might attract people who are looking to profit by taking advantage of their generosity. I'm also curious how many hours you work. For someone who works above and beyond normal business hours it's will be impossible to call a doctors office or schedule any appointments outside of the work day.

the real issue here is that the NF is clearly using the cameras to amuse themselves at the nannys expense. How would it go over if the nanny commented on a prescription bottle she happened to see on the bathroom counter? Just because we work in close contact where personal information is readily available doesn't mean we get to be be tackles with our comments.

Exactly. Now let's see how she responds...

For the OP, there are two possibilities.

1. The family is truely weird and doesn't know boundaries.

2. Making comments is a way of sending an indirect message saying "We know you make personal calls. Act accordingly."

Sounds like the OP has a problem with spending too much time on the phone and making personal calls and watching TV. We have all been there with young kids who nap. It's impossible to get all the kids' laundry, clean up, meals prepped. Why is the nanny having any time at all watching TV during work hours? She is not a SAHM. She is a paid employee. No one gets paid to watch TV.

Sounds like you need to get back to work.

I am on the west coast and don't start work until 9AM.

Really? Is that the best you've got when you have nothing of substance to add?

No, we haven't all "been there" as you claim. Speak for yourself, woman.

LOL Who are you taking to? There are several posters on this one thread and no one said everyone has "been there".

Is English not your first language?

Shit with this English not your first language. Seriously, it's only here if you English speaking people travel to non speaking we don't tell you why you don't know our language. Learn to respect other and big F to all of you who harrse other.

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Considering the whole house is wired, I would naturally assume the bathroom was as well. I know it is illegal and unethical to do so, however this family has their bases pretty covered so who really knows?

Nanny cams are created so that parents can feel secure that their child is safe and well taken care of. Period.

They are not foolproof at all, if there is a WILL, there will always be a WAY. Meaning if a nanny has intent on hurting their charge, they can take them away from the home and do it.

For them to comment on something you watched on T.V while their child is asleep or something you said on the phone, is just crazy.

They have no right listening in on your phone conversations. NONE! That would be a true deal-breaker in my book.

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