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[quote=Anonymous]So, our new nanny canceled the other day. Turns out, she was offered a one-day temp job that paid $5 more an hour than what we pay her. Because she canceled, I wasn't able to work that day.

She came highly recommended from a friend who employed her for the full previous year and seems like a very kind person, but she is so focused on money that it makes me uncomfortable. She was scheduled to leave the other day at 3PM. At 2:59 she was at my office door, the second it turned 3 she announced it, waited a moment for me to come out, and then headed promptly for the door. I asked her how the day went as I was walking her to the door, and she replied along the lines of "Fine. So, are you going to send a check each time or...?"

I understand the need for money and the need to be on time to your next [whatever]. I've been short on both cash and time -- especially when I was her age, early 20s, just out of college.  But this just sparks something in me... I'd like her to express some actual interest in being with my child, give feedback about his day, etc., rather than just "watching him" for cash.

Any thoughts? Are my expectations too high? How would you broach this subject with someone? Should I just hire someone else? ...my head is spinning and this is our first regular nanny experience, so any positive advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.[/quote]

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