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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a MB and I agree this is not fair if it is not reciprocated or paid for. But I would suggest that you approach it a bit more diplomatically than 08:31 if you are otherwise happy with your job and with the idea of formally taking on more childcare for extra money.

You could say "It is lovely to see how well X and Y get along and it is a pleasure looking after them both. Last year it seemed like X was spending a lot of time with us and I wonder if her mother would actually like to enter into a nanny share arrangement, which usually costs $x per hour per child. [We could choose certain times/days in advance OR We don't need to specify which days in particular, I'm flexible.] I don't want to seem unwilling to host playdates with X but it did feel like I was essentially a nanny to two girls rather than one about 2-3 times a week last year. Usually with playdates the other nanny or mom returns the invitation so it works out pretty evenly." Then take it from there. If she declines to set up a nanny share arrangement but keeps on getting you to care for her friend's daughter, then she's not a very good employer, maybe you should look for a better job?[/quote]

Great advice! I agree with this completely. [/quote]

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+3. I believe if you follow this advice you will have a positive result. Good luck. I've been in a situation like this before with play dates almost every single day. I quit after 3 months...[/quote]

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