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[quote=Anonymous]Probably only talking to career nannies on here. But at what stage, and when do you start to be taken for granted? At that point do you just give up and not try anymore? Do you maintain your professionalism, or do you move on?

My nanny friend and I agree it's usually around the 1.5-2 year mark.

At my last job of over 5 years- at first they were amazed at me. Said they appreciated how much I went above and beyond. They called me Super Nanny all the time. They remembered birthdays, holidays, and Nannyversary. But then like magic, at my 2 year mark they couldn't be bothered with me. I became a piece of the furniture. As long as I maintained doing a great job, they got too comfortable. They never had a reason to STOP and evaluate my performance.

Then the need to great me in the morning goes away. To check in and ask once in a while goes away...

After a year and a half, it's happening again. I like the family and love the kids. But it's disheartening to be walked over again. I'm a sensitive person, and that's what makes me a great Nanny.

Because I go so FAR above and beyond, I'm going to try the passive approach and stop doing these extras. Of course I will never do anything to affect my work with the children and the basic duties in the contract.

Please employers stop taking your wonderful nannies for granted.

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