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[quote=Anonymous]I started a new position six months ago with a MB who works at home. Although I have had multiple nanny positions over the years this is my first with a parent in the home. I am also their first nanny. The position is not a good fit for me. MB does have an office but still comes in throughout the day to spend time with DS. She pops in when DS is crying to offer pointers, which she feels is doing me a favor. But more then anything I have learned that I need more space then is possible with a wahm. I like to have a routine but often get sidetracked waiting for mom to get off of a business call for their daily lunch date or having my process scrutinized. Yesterday I put DS down for a nap in the living room because MB was on a conference call on speaker phone right next to the nursery. When the call ended she came down to make food and of course the baby woke up. Most days, DS wakes up just from the should of her rolling desk chair on the wood floors making the floor boards creak really loud - I even purchased a sound machine for his room but it still wakes him up. The room next to the nursery is the only spare room in the house so she can't move her office elsewhere.

All of these things sound like typical work at home parent issues. MB said in the interview she would be completely out of the way. I see now that her presence at home will be disruptive even with her efforts to be inconspicuous. I would like to find another job. I feel terrible about it. I accepted the position knowing she would be home and now I realize I am not the best person for this job. My contract does not require any notice on either side. However, I would like to give several weeks. How do I approach potential employers until I give notice? I can not afford to leave my position until I find another one. Also, I would like to help MB find a replacement to make things easier for her. What things can I do to help her?[/quote]

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