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[quote=ScarletIbis]I agree with PP. As a nanny for a number of years I have experienced both sides of the coin. I have families that have consistently went above and beyond for me, and I for them, sometimes to the point that I have to decline their offers of kindness politely as to maintain a professional relationship and not give the idea that I would take advantage of them. But I have also had families who asked/expected a lot from me beyond the job description. I have never hesitated to help out, and if I find it even mildly reasonable I am happy to comply. But, unfortunately, I have been taken advantaged of a number of times. I do my best to keep open lines of communication as to not sour any relationship with parents. And as a result I have never been fired, nor quit a position, and have only moved to a new job after children start school, move, or some unforeseen change.

The nanny's job by definition is not to make the family's life easier per se. Though as a consequence they do. There are many things outside the realm of a typical nanny position that could make a family's life easier. However, that does not mean the nanny should perform all of these. That being said, any kind and considerate human being would and should help when they notice that help is needed or would be appreciated, so I fully support the nanny helping out by say letting the dog out, tidying up the family room, clean small messes that may have been forgotten/overlooked by the family. Nannies who are afraid of being walked over need to sharpen their social skills and learn to recognize the families that innocently need help from the malicious ones. Stop overgeneralizing. All families are not out there to nickle and dime you. Try to pick up on this in the interview, and throughout your first weeks or months, and if something happens down the line, don't get pissed that you have to wipe a juice spill from the night before. Simple acts of kindness can go a long way. If the boundaries of employment start getting blurry, ask to have a short sit-down chat, and express your concerns honestly and professionally. You will come to find that it may not have been as serious as you thought, or you may learn that you are not the right fit. Either way is better than secretive contempt or outright protesting.[/quote]

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