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[quote=Anonymous]Our nanny has been with us since our twins were 4 months old. They are now 3 and attend pre-school from 9-12 every day. I usually drop them off. Nanny walks a short distance (12 min. walk) to pick them up. I am increasingly concerned that we are asking too much of our nanny--and would like to get others perspective on whether we are being fair. Nanny currently lives with us--but will be moving out in January to live in her own place.

At this time, she usually starts her day around 7:30 am, eats breakfast with us--and helps the girls get ready for school. She isn't fully "on" at this time since my husband and I are usually around and so we are all involved in getting the girls ready. She is responsible for doing the housekeeping (laundry, vaccuming, bathrooms etc.) while the girls are in school. She picks up the girls and is responsible for their care until we get home. One night a week she puts them to bed so my husband and I can either work late or have a date night.

We pay taxes, health care etc. This year, nanny will have 5 weeks paid vacation (original contract was two weeks--one week of her choice and one week our choice). Three of the weeks are at her request. Two weeks are vacations we already planned.

Does this sound excessive? Nanny seems extremely burnt out -- and I am worried that we are asking too much. Your thoughts appreciated![/quote]

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