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[quote=Anonymous]I started this week w/a brand-new Nanny Family that I met via good ol’ Care.com.
Phone interview went perfect. Check.
In-person meeting even better. Check.

As I was getting up to leave, the parents mentioned (as an afterthought) that there were open cameras in every room of the house, sans the bathroom.
They explained their previous Nanny was constantly on her phone while her baby was awake, plus she never engaged w/her (she is now 8 1/2 mos.)

While I totally can understand their apprehension re: Nannies, I was not gung ho on the cameras.
I have worked consistently as a Nanny for the past 17.5 yrs.
And to my knowledge, have never dealt w/being filmed before.

While I appreciate their full disclosure, I have to admit I was a little uncomfortable knowing I would be filmed for ten hours.
And heard too.
Yes, there is audio too.

I started Monday & thus far have worked two full days.
And I kind of dread going in tomorrow.

I felt really reserved in front of the cameras,
Like I couldn’t be my usually goofball self!
 :P 
Plus knowing there was audio too, I was careful of each word I said (like making sure that I had all the words were concise!)
And due to my terrible “cannot carry a tune in a bucket” singing, I refrained from my usual singing banter.

I made sure not to yawn, take any time to just silently watch the baby play, etc.
I made sure I was always “on” if that makes any sense.

When the parents returned, they if course initially asked how the day went.
Me, wet behind the ears re: cameras assumed they already knew.
Even though the cameras are not IN the bathroom, they are positioned near the entrance.
*TMI ALERT:
I had my period today + didn’t want to be seen walking to the bathroom just carrying my pad, so I brought in my purse possibly looking a tad suspicious.

I told the parents since a baby/child was involved here, I wanted us to feel comfortable talking about any concerns, etc.
That open communication was a must.
And I told them I felt uncomfortable & reserved around the cameras.
I stressed there is a chance that eventually I may get used to them and that would be great!
But there was a possibility that I may not and wanted to give them a clear heads up too.

They said they understood & couldn’t have been any nicer to me, but responded that they could compromise on other things, but not the cameras.
I told them that everything else was great and that I sincerely wanted this job to work out.
They are nice people, the baby is very easy thus far, the commute is only ten minutes plus it is a laid-back job.
No bathing or laundry duties required.

Guys,
What should I do??
And would audio bother you?

Is it even legal? - We are located in N. California, close to Sacramento.[/quote]

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