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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been a nanny for fourteen years, and the only position I was ever "let go" from was due to a grandparent visit that went south.
Grandma kept saying to me "don't worry, it wasn't your fault" (and yeah, it really wasn't; I was told very specifically that I only needed to watch the twins that day and that big brother was going to be taken care of by grandma and grandpa, who were very aware of the running away and door lock situation). But, that afternoon MB told me that my "irresponsibility" had caused her to miss a very important meeting and she felt that she "couldn't trust [me] with the kids anymore." Obviously it was very upsetting for me the way that all unfolded; in the years before that happened, and since, I have had a completely unblemished record of 100% safe children and 100% happy parents.

I realize that that was a very specific situation with a special needs child, but I think it's important to share my story. If grandparents are tagging along and understand that nanny is in charge that is fine. And maybe, in the case of having many children, and grandparents who are physically and mentally capable, if the care of those children is divided up (like PP 17:07 said, having grandparents caring for some kids while she tends to baby, etc), that is okay, but only if MB and DB understand that anything that happens to those children while under the grandparents care is not the nanny's fault!![/quote]

What a horrible experience! I have a close friend with an autistic son who wanders occasionally, and I've heard some horror stories about other kids through her. I'm sure that mom was heartsick and terrified, and took it out on the only person she wasn't related to -- you. Not fair at all, but I understand what happened.[/quote]

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