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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I asked my nanny to work too. So what? I have almost 40 people coming over, and 4 children to mind while getting the house ready. An extra set of hands will be very useful. If she had said she couldn't do it, I'd just have asked if she had any nanny friends who were looking for some extra money leading up to the holiday season. I wouldn't be angry at her if she said she couldn't because she already has plans. No need to get all riled up on either side.[/quote]

What you and other MBs don't seem to realize is that, while you think it's no big deal to ask for extra help on Thanksgiving or 4th of July or any other semi-big holiday, it puts us nannies in a very difficult and uncomfortable position. We feel bad saying no and feel like, even if you don't say it, you will somehow be mad or irritated. It is also annoying when we have few days off (and really need them!) and they are imposed upon. Just skip asking the nanny altogether, assume she would rather have the time off than the extra money, and ask an alternate caregiver if you really need the help. 
For people who take care of other for a living, few things are as cut and dry as they would seem. [/quote]

Based on my past experiences, I'm going to disagree with you. For nannies who are not from this country and/or do not have family to spend holidays with, or who are trying to save money for whatever reason, they jump at the offer of more hours. If you feel bad saying no, then that's on you. I've gotten where I am in part because I'm not afraid to ask for what I need/want. Many times I've asked people to work on holidays and seen their faces light up at the idea of extra money. I am never angry when someone says no to something they didn't initially agree to. People are entitled to make plans, even if those plans are sitting around in pjs and watching Bravo TV marathons alone. But sometimes, they'd like to ditch that plan and be around others, or earn more. [/quote]

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