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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nanny here- I've been with the same family for 11 years, since both kids were born. Whe never discussed me staying this long but the reasons I have stayed are:

- Even after 11 years, the parents still say that you every day. They never take me for granted.
- Mutual respect
- I pitch in and help but the parents don't add on extra duties and there's never been any job creep.
- I am paid extremely well.
- I never call in sick (very healthy and only one sick day in 11 years). If I have a cold, the kids are already sick so I go to work. On the flip side because I am so reliable and don't call in the parents never ever deny my vacation requests. Occasionally (couple times a year) I ask for an unpaid day off because I have an event (ex: I went to the Stanley cup finals) and the parents always say yes. Some nannies call in sick when they want a day off, I just ask. I also have 2 weeks paid vacation which I always use. Dates are my choice. 
- I have all federal holidays and guaranteed hours. Sometimes I get an extra week or two of paid holidays in the summer if our vacations don't line up, but if I know the family is travelling I will try to coordinate our vacations but it's my choice. If the family hasn't planned anything yet or the dates don't work for me I'm not forced to arrange my life around their holiday and just get extra time off. 
- I've never heard the parents argue and they've never yelled at me. We communicate via email so everything is written and clear.
- I respect my role is the caregiver and my bosses are the parents. I'm there to help raise their kids how the parents want them raised and don't offer unsolicited advice or do things my way.
- The parents are very involved but WOHM. This relationship wouldn't work with a stay at home parent. 
- I have a lot of freedom and don't have to ask the parents when I plan playdates or outings. 
- Even after all these years our relationship is very professional. I'm not BFFs with my Boss and I don't go to work sharing my personal life. They're my bosses and I'm friendly but I don't share anything personal. I'm there to watch the kids, not talk about what I did on the weekend or my latest boyfriend.
- The parents don't leave me a big mess to clean up on Mondays and in turn I leave the house clean how I found it. I make the parents bed when they forget and do little things to help even though it's not my job and they always appreciate it.
- I receive a Xmas bonus and they remember my birthday and plan something fun for me with the kids. I always have the kids make presents and cards for the parents and grandparents on bdays and Xmas. 
- The parents are so nice and kind, they model such a healthy relationship. I didn't have the best childhood and love seeing them be so involved with their kids. The way they communicate as a couple and a family is inspiring and I really enjoy going to work.[/quote]
This is really very lovely and uplifting. But as a professional, I tend to believe it's our job to politely offer occasional advice. If parents want a person to blindly follow orders, what's the point of wanting someone educated and experienced?
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