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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So it sounds like you get one week of your choosing [u]plus[/u] you are free the weeks they take off?    That may be a problem because their vacation time is limited.

Your contract says one week (which they have to take off from work to cover) and they also take off time in the summer (1-2 weeks).  In my opinion, you shouldn't have agreed to this contract if you planned to take 2 weeks of your choosing, especially together.  They may not be able to accommodate this.  It depends on how flexible they are, what their back-up availability is, how long you have been with them and how your performance has been otherwise.  Are you prompt, never sick, any other issues?  For what it's worth, having to find/use back-up coverage is a big deal.  It's disruptive, the back-up people don't know the kids' routine, might not be trustworthy or reliable or good with the kids.  People don't hire nannies because they want a revolving door with random nannies/sitters coming through it.  That's why nannies can get the money and the benefits that are common in this area. That said, if this is your first year with them, you are on shaky ground.  If your performance isn't stellar, it's a good juncture for them to hire someone new.  On the other hand, if you are a rock star,  they'll probably try to work with you to accommodate your request.  Likewise, if you have been with them for 3+ years, I'm sure they'll accommodate if they can.

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She’s not going until December. That’s plenty of time to find a trustworthy back-up that the parents approve of. She can even teach them the routine and let them get to know the kids with this amount of time! I feel like you didn’t even read the whole thread. [/quote]

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