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[quote=Anonymous]Back in Sept I moved 12 hours away to accept a new live in Nanny job. Despite what I was told when first interviewing, it has basically turned into a bait and switch situation.
1. I was told that 9 yo girl was impulsive sometimes and liked to hug on people. Reality-she has severe adhd and oppositional defiance disorder. She is on a daily behavior chart at school and even has to be removed from class at times. My contract said I was to give her a vitamin every morning. Pill didn't look like a vitamin and when I looked closer it was adderall. Now don't get me wrong-I have nothing against medicated kids. Its the lying about it that bothers me. She had just started taking the med and if she had had a negative reaction I wouldn't have had the right facts to figure it out.

2. I was told that mom had an unreliable schedule. Turned out to be true but crazier than described. Sometimes she works for 6 days straight at 2nd or 3rd shift and at least 12 hours per shift. Has to work holidays and gets paid double for them.

3. I was told that the only cleaning I would have to do is cleaning up after cooking/eating. Turns out that 9 yo eats like a toddler and makes such a big mess when eating that it takes a whole production to clean up every time she eats which is several times a day. I also have to clean up her mess when mom is in charge of her and I have to clean up after mom cooks too. Boss basically told me I'm a nanny and nannys are responsible for all cleaning. If I had known this I probably wouldn't have taken the job.

4. I was told that all my food would be provided. Got here and contract said I was responsible for my own. I live in flyover and only make $200 a week and half goes to food.

Obviously this hasn't worked out well. I told boss back in beginning of November that I would be leaving first of the year. I desperately miss previous family I worked for before this move and they want me to come back. Two days ago I was taking care of some financial stuff and found out that I qualify to go to school where previous family lives For FREE starting Jan 14th. So today I gave 3 weeks notice. Contract called for 4 but I had already given her a heads up back in Nov. Boss is pissed. Says there's absolutely no way she can find a sitter and wants to know why I can't wait til next year. Do I owe it to her to stay?

I want to add that I'm having some health problems-kidneys and can't get a ride to see a specialist. I have to be for a ride anywhere even the pharmacy.[/quote]

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