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It all depends on how you wish to look at it. I've never had a MB who didn't profusely thank me for the help I gave her. One of them even gave me the same percentage every year of her annual bonus. She was a Capitol Hill lobbyist in one of our major industries. As you might imagine, my annual bonus was quite generous and I appreciated that.

That parent frequently reminded me that she couldn't do her job if I didn't do my job as well as I did. She depended on me to provide an amazing early childhood experience for her child. I did everything from finding substitute childcare whenever I took time off, to selecting the child's first half day preschool program, all with the Mother's stamp of approval. It was a "win-win-win" relationship for the Mother, for me, and most importantly, for the child.
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I don't think you and I necessarily disagree, it's just a difference in terminology is all.  It sounds like you are a great nanny and that the mom appreciated it. Of course you were helpful to her and did a great job from the sound of it.

From the way OP described her proposed arrangement, it doesn't sound professional to me at all.  That mom is not doing her a favor.  She's offering to provide a service for which she wants to receive an over-inflated rate.  At that point it should become a professional arrangement, where OP has the right to dictate terms, set expectations, etc., in other words, behave like a MB with a professional nanny.  Not a friend whose friend is doing her a favor.  I hope I am able to explain it better this time. [/quote]

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