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[quote=Anonymous]We've been looking to replace our nanny, for several reasons (not very kind to our kids, not performing duties under contract, general attitude issues).  I talked to a great candidate last night and was planning to check her references today.  This morning, our current nanny asked me to talk before I left for work, and announced that she's pregnant.  She's not due until the end of summer, and wants to keep working for us.  She made clear that the paycheck is very important to her and she is feeling fine and perfectly capable of continuing to work.  She said "I hope that's okay with you" and stared at me expectantly, like I was supposed to assure her that her job is secure until she delivers her baby.

If she was an awesome nanny, or even just a pretty good nanny, I would be just fine with her continuing to work while pregnant (though I think she'll be surprised by how hard it becomes to do a lot toward the end, especially nearing full term in the summer and needing to be outside with active kids).  But she's not a good nanny at all, and we have been actively looking to replace her and are very close to finalizing a job offer for the new nanny.  Current nanny also told me about another health concern that has just come up, and she's very stressed out about the health concern and the pregnancy, so I know she's going through a lot.  I'm trying to weigh compassion for her against concern for my own children.  She honestly makes my home an uncomfortable place to be for my oldest child.  She's just not a good nanny for our family, and ultimately don't feel like I need to be responsible for ensuring her income, even though she's announced this pregnancy.

Am I in the wrong to continue with the planned termination and replacement with a nanny who will ultimately be a better fit for my family?

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