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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've been in situations like this during my years as a nanny.  I have had parents who could not work due to illness, parents on maternity leave, between jobs, etc...etc.  Either you are fine with it, or you are not.  Instead of being paranoid that you are being watched, look at it as an opportunity to show them what an awesome nanny you are and how well you do your job.

Nannies, make up your minds!  You complain about parents who want nothing to do with their children, you complain about parents who come home late and you complain about parents who come home early to play with their children.  You are not the boss.  You are only an employee.  Deal with it or move on.[/quote]

OP's problem is that she is not being allowed to do her job. When a parent is present on a regular basis and undermines the nanny's authority, she is being prevented from performing her duties.

I've worked for parents who worked from home before, as well as a SAHM (who was very much present and parenting but had other issues which required my support) and they were wonderful relationships because none of them exhibited the kinds of behaviors OP describes in her DH. I would not be able to continue to work in an environment like she describes.[/quote]

The presence of a parent does not necessarily undermine the nanny's authority with respect to a young child.  With older kids that might be true, but with younger kids, they will follow whatever is presented as normal.  If the Dad lets the nanny provide primary care while he hangs back and chats with her, this shouldn't be an issue.[/quote]

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