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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can see why this is frustrating for you. However, you've been given a solid 3-4 months of notice. I know for a fact that most major airlines will allow you to change flights for free up until 60 days before the date of travel (if there is a difference in the cost of flights you aphave to pay but there is no change fee). Therefore, you should be able to change the grandparents flight without much problem.

Could your husband possibly adjust his paternity leave with his employer? I've heard of many moms adjusting their maternity leave (I.e. They have 12 weeks of leave so they take 6 when the baby is first born, go back to work for a few months, and then take 6 more weeks later when the baby is more fun/active); could your husband possibly choose not to start his until later so it overlaps with your nannies trip?

I do see both sides of this, but ultimately you've been given ample time to figure it out. If you really want to hold it over your nanny you could say something like "We agreed you could take your paid vacation on these dates. Since you are changing the dates now, we will be forced to hire another caregiver (instead of being able to use grandparents or paternity leave), so now we won't be able to pay you for the week of your vacation, unless you take it on the dates previously arranged."

Ultimately though you'll just end up with a pissed off nanny and it might not be worth it. I'd suck it up and figure it out, especially if you're otherwise happy with her job performance.[/quote]

I don't know what universe you live in, but most of the domestic airlines charge a $150-$200 change fee for the tickets that most people buy (non refundable).  The only airline that doesn't is Southwest.  [/quote]

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