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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ugh.

[b]This would be a nightmare for us, and it would be the reason we would never hire/employ someone with that kind of setup.[/b]

I have always tried to make these kinds of requests work. I figure in the big picture nothing trumps safety, and in the long run I want to be a kind and decent person. But I would also be clear on how much of a hardship it is and try to see if there's a way to split the difference. Does she need a half day off or could she leave a couple of hours early, and would that enable you or your husband to not suffer as significant a work bind?

I don't think I'd pay her time and a half - that sets up a precedent and/or implies that you're actually asking her to go above and beyond the scope of her job - which you're not.

No matter how I decided to handle it for this instance it would make me start planning to change nannies. She may be Nanny Poppins but someone who lives 3 hours away is not a viable solution for daily childcare for exactly this kind of reason.[/quote]

This. and what would you do if she's sick? you'd be in a pinch as well. I'd say give her the day off. paid. and either find a ton of back up or hire a nanny that doesn't live 3 hrs away.[/quote]

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