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[quote=Anonymous]sadly we don't think our nanny can handle two young children. we tried many things to make it easier for her since the baby arrived last year - put toddler in 4 hours of pre-school, do the 8am morning pre-school drop ourselves, paid her a 2 child rate the whole day, make bulk meals/purees for both kids, start the laundry in the morning 2x a week, dress both kids and bring them downstairs for breakfast once she comes, sometimes start toddler breakfast when we know we have to leave before 8am sharp.

yet she is always tired, complaining and too busy outside of this FT day job. In august there were no grandparent houseguests or camps for the older toddler, the nanny hit a wall. we weren't sure what was going on with her - her personal life, adult kids, health, or just generally unhappy. now we are back to the school routine and supplement with some fun activities for the 1 yo - like Gymboree, library class schedule. Nanny doesn't like something about the new "schedule" and requested a raise quoting her "stressful august caring for two young children."

We are definitely not on the same page here, if anything we feel ready to giver her a few performance warnings.  I don't think any amount of money will rectify the issues here.  What's the best way to handle - just play along that the role has really changed so much and we need a different nanny?  She is not getting a raise, especially given I have taken over several aspects of her role and the quality of care has gone down.  Even if the issue is driving the kids to activities or picking up for school that doesn't warrant a salary raise.  SHe is paid for for gas and is never driving more than 10-15 miles a day.  I feel that she just doesn't have the energy to take the 1 yo anywhere or do pickups. is driving kids supposed to be some cash cow event for a well-paid nanny?[/quote]

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