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[Post New]01/20/2015 14:05
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Anonymous wrote:I would let you go. 6 weeks and you are already taking days off? You work with a child that isn't even around other kids so don't try to play the "my charge made me sick" card.


wow lol
[Post New]01/20/2015 14:27
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You would really want a nanny contagious with strep around your 5-month-old? I'm a MB. I know it's not as dangerous as an under-4-month old, but until a baby is at least 6 months and can take more medicines like Advil and has had those 6 month shots, I wouldn't want to risk an uncomfortable and potentially serious illness.

I appreciate nannies working through colds, and with my older kids, I would only want her to take off if she wanted to take a sick day (meaning, I wouldn't tell her to stay home), but this is a borderline serious illness IMO. Not to mention, it's got a limited time for being contagious.

6 months is my "older infant" cut off. I guess other people have a different one.
[Post New]01/20/2015 15:17
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Anonymous wrote:You would really want a nanny contagious with strep around your 5-month-old? I'm a MB. I know it's not as dangerous as an under-4-month old, but until a baby is at least 6 months and can take more medicines like Advil and has had those 6 month shots, I wouldn't want to risk an uncomfortable and potentially serious illness.

I appreciate nannies working through colds, and with my older kids, I would only want her to take off if she wanted to take a sick day (meaning, I wouldn't tell her to stay home), but this is a borderline serious illness IMO. Not to mention, it's got a limited time for being contagious.

6 months is my "older infant" cut off. I guess other people have a different one.


I'm OP. I absolutely hate missing work and I feel almost guilty because I know my employers don't have backup. I also know that my responsibility is my charges health, not finding backup for them. I have a duty to protect my charge and I am not willing to put him in danger or compromise his health.

Maybe MB will fire me, I don't know. All I know is I did the right and responsible thing.
[Post New]01/20/2015 17:02
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I would tell her you talked to the doctor and he said it's best that you don't go to work with a 5 month old even with a face mask. Which I can't believe she asked you to wear....where are her manners? You're sick and need a day off. Simple enough. Yikes
[Post New]01/21/2015 01:42
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Anonymous
102° fever. Who can function with a 102° fever, much less take care of an infant? Nanny, I would be looking for a new job.
[Post New]01/21/2015 07:27
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Anonymous
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would let you go. 6 weeks and you are already taking days off? You work with a child that isn't even around other kids so don't try to play the "my charge made me sick" card.


I am not pulling " my charge got me sick" card. I have no clue where you got that from. My charge is actually around many kids. We are active in 3 classes a week ( MBs decision). I know 6 weeks is early and it sucks but I can't do anything about catching strep. I'm not a robot.

I know for a fact that MB does not have any backup in place.


I also find it quite funny that you feel you know that my charge isn't around other children. Just because you may be a lazy nanny doesn't mean I am.


A 5 month old has no interest in other children, if you take them to some silly playgroup and set them down in the middle of the floor to get sick then more power to you, you deserve to be fired.
[Post New]01/21/2015 07:29
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Anonymous wrote:102° fever. Who can function with a 102° fever, much less take care of an infant? Nanny, I would be looking for a new job.


In summer I would agree with you, but honestly it's winter in DC. Just wear layers. It's not rocket science.
[Post New]01/21/2015 08:58
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would let you go. 6 weeks and you are already taking days off? You work with a child that isn't even around other kids so don't try to play the "my charge made me sick" card.


I am not pulling " my charge got me sick" card. I have no clue where you got that from. My charge is actually around many kids. We are active in 3 classes a week ( MBs decision). I know 6 weeks is early and it sucks but I can't do anything about catching strep. I'm not a robot.

I know for a fact that MB does not have any backup in place.


I also find it quite funny that you feel you know that my charge isn't around other children. Just because you may be a lazy nanny doesn't mean I am.


A 5 month old has no interest in other children, if you take them to some silly playgroup and set them down in the middle of the floor to get sick then more power to you, you deserve to be fired.


Tell that to my MB. I am taking my charge beause SHE signed her up for classes. That's MBs call so she can fire herself, not me.
[Post New]01/21/2015 12:03
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They have no backup? Idiots. I always had three or four backups cause I'm not dumb. A nanny should never take job with a family who has no backup care. That's just asking for trouble.
[Post New]01/21/2015 12:04
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Anonymous wrote:They have no backup? Idiots. I always had three or four backups cause I'm not dumb. A nanny should never take job with a family who has no backup care. That's just asking for trouble.


You are not an MB.
[Post New]01/21/2015 12:24
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would let you go. 6 weeks and you are already taking days off? You work with a child that isn't even around other kids so don't try to play the "my charge made me sick" card.


I am not pulling " my charge got me sick" card. I have no clue where you got that from. My charge is actually around many kids. We are active in 3 classes a week ( MBs decision). I know 6 weeks is early and it sucks but I can't do anything about catching strep. I'm not a robot.

I know for a fact that MB does not have any backup in place.


I also find it quite funny that you feel you know that my charge isn't around other children. Just because you may be a lazy nanny doesn't mean I am.


A 5 month old has no interest in other children, if you take them to some silly playgroup and set them down in the middle of the floor to get sick then more power to you, you deserve to be fired.


Tell that to my MB. I am taking my charge beause SHE signed her up for classes. That's MBs call so she can fire herself, not me.


If you read Nannydebs posts on what it takes to be a real nanny you will notice that you should be the one imparting your experience and wisdom onto mB and letting her know taking a 5mo to classes is just dumb.
[Post New]01/21/2015 14:05
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Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I would let you go. 6 weeks and you are already taking days off? You work with a child that isn't even around other kids so don't try to play the "my charge made me sick" card.


I am not pulling " my charge got me sick" card. I have no clue where you got that from. My charge is actually around many kids. We are active in 3 classes a week ( MBs decision). I know 6 weeks is early and it sucks but I can't do anything about catching strep. I'm not a robot.

I know for a fact that MB does not have any backup in place.


I also find it quite funny that you feel you know that my charge isn't around other children. Just because you may be a lazy nanny doesn't mean I am.


A 5 month old has no interest in other children, if you take them to some silly playgroup and set them down in the middle of the floor to get sick then more power to you, you deserve to be fired.


Tell that to my MB. I am taking my charge beause SHE signed her up for classes. That's MBs call so she can fire herself, not me.


If you read Nannydebs posts on what it takes to be a real nanny you will notice that you should be the one imparting your experience and wisdom onto mB and letting her know taking a 5mo to classes is just dumb.


It's her child so its her rules. I don't care what nannydeb says. I too, believe a child should get interaction with other people as early as they can.
[Post New]01/21/2015 15:39
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nannydebsays

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Wait, what?

I am not sure why I was dragged into this, but here's what I think, since someone seems to think (incorrectly) that they know my opinion on outings for 5-month-olds.

Let the babies go out! Use common sense, keep classes to a minimum if possible, but take that baby to the park, the tourist attractions, playdates, etc.

Outings benefit kids of all ages. Babies brains don't click on when they learn to walk, they learn all the damn time, so let then experience things!
[Post New]01/21/2015 16:53
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Anonymous wrote:102° fever. Who can function with a 102° fever, much less take care of an infant? .


Moms.
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