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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]^^OP here. That would be terrible if they weren't getting paid what they deserve. I really hope that the nannies aren't using the kids to take out their frustrations about pay. ([b]But are there really nannies out there whose level of kindness and affection rises and falls with the pay level? [/b]Isn't it more likely that some nannies just aren't great, no matter what the pay, and others are wonderful?)

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Yes.

I actually don't think it's as nefarious as you've implied it could be, and certainly there are great and terrible nannies who will be great and terrible regardless of their pay. But anyone who has worked in any job knows how much easier it is to conquer the tough days, challenging projects, and frustrating conversations when you can remind yourself how much you're getting paid to do those things. Nannies should obviously [b][i]never[/i][/b] withhold affection or attention from a child because they're upset with the parents, but nannies are people too and most people put in more effort at work when they're being compensated well (or when they know a possible raise/promotion is on the line). It's just human nature I think.

NP here by the way who thinks you acted entirely appropriately. Those types of nannies are not usually interesting in small talk with new people and there is nothing you could have said that would change the way they treat those children - trying to alert the mom/dad is really the only thing you could do.[/quote]

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