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[quote=Anonymous]Long-time nanny here again.  I don't know that you can judge what should/shouldn't make someone uncomfortable.  Some people would be mortified to take a shower at work, others wouldn't even think twice about it (I'm somewhere in the middle).  Consequently, I don't know that it should be called a "flimsy excuse" on her part.

It is fair, however, that if you think her perception of your work is askew, to say something.  Just explain to her what your work is like, and that there is a significant impact if you can't work one day because she is gone.  Be very sure to say that you know sudden illnesses and things will come up.  Make sure she knows you understand that.  You don't want her feeling like she can't be sick or have emergencies.  You can also request that if something like this happens again (not necessarily water main, but other non-sick emergency), once the situation resolves, even her coming in for a half day would be very helpful.  All that is fair to say, as long as you don't come off as sounding like she's not allowed to be sick or have emergencies.[/quote]

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