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[quote=Anonymous]Op this is an opportunity for you and your husband to learn lessons about hiring and keeping a nanny. The situation you are currently in is not entirely sure  the fault of the nanny.

1. Nannies are humans too they get sick. Offering a reasonable amount of paid sick/ personal days is standard. I do believe the average is 5.

Think about it would you have wante her to come in and care for your baby with strep and the flu?

A heart attack is a serious thing. People still frequently die from them. This wasn't here great aunt twice removed that she only sees every 5 years. Think if that had been your mom or dh's mom in that emergency. Or fast forward to the future and it's you in the hospital possibly dying. I'm sure you would want your daughter with you and not have her say. Hope it works out got to put in my 9 to 5, or hope she has an understanding boss.

Which brings me to point number

2.  It is your responsibility to have a backup in case of  a nanny illness or emergency. You can connect with a local agency or maybe your mom can help you out.

Which leads me to point number 3

3. You need to figure out if your situation mom or nanny. No one wants to put up with that uncertainty.

Which brings me to number 4
4. What did you think was going to happen when you told her you were getting another nanny? Of course she was going to look for another job ! Did you think she was going to wait around knowing she was going to be unemployed and you would not be a reference?  Again she is human and has to look after herself.
You should have figured out a care arrangement before telling her you would no longer need her

5. You have to pay her for the hours she has worked. You do not owe her severance.

Finally,  if you want to hire and keep a great nanny be the kind of employer that attracts that. Look around these forums in between the drama there is good advice.
Learn from this.[/quote]

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