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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, it doesn't sound like you got burned.  It just sounds like you don't have the strength to insist that the nanny refrain from studying on the job and that you guaranteed more hours than you typically need.  These are your mistakes.

When you hire a new nanny, offer to guarantee only the hours you typically need but say that you need scheduling flexibility so she must be available for overtime during whatever additional hours you might need.  For example, you will guarantee work until 4 pm but she needs to be available until 5:30 each day.  Nannies on this board will say you can't do this, but many employers do require and get exactly this kind of flexibility.  Plenty of top-notch nannies are just fine with that kind of arrangement.

As for the studying, just be clear up front about how you expect her to spend her work time.  I tell all applicants during the interview that we expect her to stay busy with agreed-upon tasks while the kids nap, and that any studying, lengthy phone calls, Internet use, or personal business must be limited to her one-hour lunch break.  It's never been a problem, but as the employer, it is your job to set expectations.[/quote]

Yep I'm going to be one of those nannies who disagrees. If you are only paying me until 4, you only have me until 4. I will make adjustments and help out when I can, but if I can't my time is my own and I'll do with it as I please. Yes there are employers in other industries that get this kind of flexibility. Their employees are paid a salary and do not have set hours. This obviously does not translate to a nanny who is an hourly employee. Pay for the availabilty that you want (perhaps at a lower rate) or don't expect said availability. [/quote]

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