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Thank you very much for all your comments and advice. How much notice would you give her?
It's funny you are asking as "anonymous"Anonymous wrote:Is that REALLY how your name is spelled? Legally?
Anyway. No. It's Kate legally.
Where did you find your best nanny? Any advice on hiring process? How many references should I check to be sure that this is the right person?
Thanks !
Thanks !
Sorry for the caps. I wasn't logged in and I cannot change them right now.
I asked for advice as I have never met that kind of person before - on one hand very polite, nice, clean, energetic, creative, etc. On the other - she keeps telling you lies.
It's true it's the best nanny my son ever had as he really likes her and they have so much fun together. She taught him a lot of things in 4 months. It's impressive. And I only try to be very objective and fair.
Anyway, we have already decided to fire her so I took your advice seriously.
Don't be sorry for my DC. He is very happy with her. He doesn't understand what "lying" is.
I'm sorry for him as he will have to adjust to a new nanny. And it's usually pretty stressful experience.
I asked for advice as I have never met that kind of person before - on one hand very polite, nice, clean, energetic, creative, etc. On the other - she keeps telling you lies.
It's true it's the best nanny my son ever had as he really likes her and they have so much fun together. She taught him a lot of things in 4 months. It's impressive. And I only try to be very objective and fair.
Anyway, we have already decided to fire her so I took your advice seriously.
Don't be sorry for my DC. He is very happy with her. He doesn't understand what "lying" is.
I'm sorry for him as he will have to adjust to a new nanny. And it's usually pretty stressful experience.
"It doesn't sound like you understand what caregiver qualities are essential."
What caregiver qualities are essential in your opinion?
What caregiver qualities are essential in your opinion?
No, she is not Philipino. South America.
Believe me - we were very clear about our expectations. We discussed things like honesty in a very detailed way. Your expectations and reality sometimes just don't go together.
Maybe we are not lucky with nannies. However, when I speak to other moms in DC - they have similiar problems. Nannies watching TV instead of working, nannies ignoring crying kids, nannies feeding toddlers with chocolate, etc.
It's an old article but if you have a minute check it out:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/08/17/real.life.nanny.diaries/
Maybe we are not lucky with nannies. However, when I speak to other moms in DC - they have similiar problems. Nannies watching TV instead of working, nannies ignoring crying kids, nannies feeding toddlers with chocolate, etc.
It's an old article but if you have a minute check it out:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/08/17/real.life.nanny.diaries/
"She may be lying to you because she too senses that you are not a good fit for each other."
We noticed that she is lying to other nannies and parents in the neighborhood too - without specific reason. Whenever she thinks it's easier to lie than to tell the truth. I know - it''s weird. Some people just have that kind of tendency.
We just had bad experience with previous nannies - they were always late, texting or checking facebook, not responsible.
When we found this nanny - we were more than happy. It was such a relief for us. To the day when we discovered she is lying to us.
We noticed that she is lying to other nannies and parents in the neighborhood too - without specific reason. Whenever she thinks it's easier to lie than to tell the truth. I know - it''s weird. Some people just have that kind of tendency.
We just had bad experience with previous nannies - they were always late, texting or checking facebook, not responsible.
When we found this nanny - we were more than happy. It was such a relief for us. To the day when we discovered she is lying to us.
Why this aggression ?? 
I just wanted to hear other people's opinion ... You don't have to judge me for asking a question. As I wrote - it's the best nanny our son ever had. She is very creative and you can see that DC loves her. That's why it's such a hard decision for us.
I just wanted to hear other people's opinion ... You don't have to judge me for asking a question. As I wrote - it's the best nanny our son ever had. She is very creative and you can see that DC loves her. That's why it's such a hard decision for us.
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