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[quote=Anonymous]A lot of nannies--especially younger ones and those who come from countries where typical vacation policies are more generous--seem to think that a contract saying they get two weeks paid vacation leaves them with a unilateral option to take additional weeks without pay.  Anyone who has worked in a salaried job knows this isn't the case, but many nannies of these nannies haven't.  For this reason, it is a good idea to say in the contract that nanny is expected to limit her annual leave to the PTO outlined in the contract and/or that additional, unpaid leave will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and upon advance request to the parents.

You did nothing wrong.  Her assumption that she could take additional unpaid time off is not reasonable.  However, she may have no idea that she did anything wrong or unexpected.  If you are otherwise happy with her and want to make the situation work, tell her now that you will either accommodate her plans this time but not again (and clarify your policy in writing), or that you just can't accommodate three consecutive weeks and she needs to change her plans to limit vacation time as per her contract.

If you go the latter route, just be prepared for the possibility that she says no and starts looking for another job.

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