Reply to Pregnant nanny with restrictions -- what can I do to be fair?

Forum Index » Employer Issues

Reply to "Pregnant nanny with restrictions -- what can I do to be fair?"

Subject:

Emoticons





More smilies

Text Color: Font: Close Marks

[quote=Anonymous]The fundamental issue here is whether this woman can do the job for which she was hired.

It sounds like the answer is no.

That is a shame - for everyone involved - but it would be foolish to put two toddlers and a pregnant woman at risk just because this is an unhappy development.

She cannot do the job - it would put her at too much risk.  The employer family needs adequate care for their children which the current nanny can no longer provide.

OP - I would suggest figuring out what kind of severance you are able to provide and using an agency for the short term nanny position you'll have until you move.  If you can afford to be generous that's great.  You can certainly be generous with reference information in the future.

I would not feel comfortable leaving my toddlers with someone who was unable to pick them up if need be.  (What if they fall?  What if they're sick?  What if they need to be yanked out of the way of danger quickly?)

It would also not work for my kids not to be able to get out and get exercise and socialization for weeks at a time.  A few days?  Sure.  A few months?  No way.

Good luck - to you AND the nanny.[/quote]

Options

	Disable HTML in this message
	Disable BB Code in this message
	Disable smilies in this message

Review message

Search Recent Topics Hottest Topics