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[quote=tml]Hi all. I have been nanny to a beautiful boy for over a year. He is 18 months now. My schedule is 7AM-5PM, $15 an hour. While I get along with the parents and we have no real issues, there are a few small things that bother me and I would like feedback on. The main thing is DB's comments. My charge takes one afternoon nap that usually lasts 2-3 hours. At least three times prior to this week, DB has made comments along the lines of "must be nice to only work a half day!" "wow, you really get the whole afternoon off, huh?" Things like that. The past few weeks baby's afternoon naps are getting shorter. Yesterday as I was leaving and we were talking about the day, DB says something again about what a big break I get and how I must be upset that now I don't get to "do nothing" all afternoon. I am starting to get offended by these comments and feel it's pretty rude of him to say things like this. Am I overreacting? I keep things clean and neat, dishes done. It's as if he is insulted he has to pay me for being here while his child is sleeping.

Another issue I have is with MB. She works close by so often stops home for lunch and to take their dog out. The problem is that she ALWAYS comes during nap time, and often wakes baby up. Then she will cuddle him for a few minutes then back to work, while half his nap is now gone and he is awake and crabby. Sometimes it really feels like she is purposefully being loud. I can't tell someone not to come to their own home and I get that her lunch is when it is but come on! It is so frustrating. On days he isn't woken up, she will make a lunch and eat and chat. Which is fine, but this is MY TIME!! My only time during the day and often when I am trying to get school work done. I don't know how to address this or if I should.

Third issue is the dog. They haven't asked me to walk the dog or anything, probably because they used to have a dog walker so they know full well that it is actually a job. However, the dog just annoys the crap out of me. Barks at everything, constantly scrounging for food. DB insisted on me staying after one day to walk the dog with him so I could see what it's like "just in case". And now today come to find out the dog is has been sick and is better now but coughing so forcefully she vomits. MB said she is "better" but just in case left out cleaning supplies. It's not a huge deal but it's not my job!!! Am I totally overreacting here? These are all small issues I suppose but it's building frustration. Thanks for the help![/quote]

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