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[quote=Anonymous][quote]Don't you love it when the employer formally stipulates in the agreement that the nanny must be "flexible" in terms of her availability (oops, I'll be two hours late tonight, just cancel your plans) and in terms of her "responsibilities"?[/quote]

There is one bitchy nanny on this board that embarrasses everyone else. Please find another hobby!

Its far preferable for a parent to stipulate that they need time or task flexibility upfront. Some parents have predictable jobs and some parents like doctors have very unpredictable schedules. This works for some nannies and doesn't work for others. If everyone is upfront in the beginning a better match is better for everyone.

Problems arise when parents just assume that getting a nanny means getting someone flexible with time or duties. Some nannies aren't available after their scheduled time and some nannies are very rigid, bare minimum types. Parents need to be upfront to find the right nanny. Nannies also bear some responsibility in also being upfront. If you need to leave when your shift ends be upfront and say so in the interview. If you are not the high energy type and don't plan on doing anything beyond exactly what your employer asks be upfront that you don't take on extra tasks. Some nannies are just pissed that every job isn't the right one for them. They should be upfront and walk away if its not the right job even if it means compromising on something else for a different job. [/quote]

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