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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How is this housekeeping issue even an issue. I have been exclusively a nanny for 10+ years and have always done light housework as part of my job, not because I have needed it outlined in some bs contract, but because it is common sense and easy to just complete things throughout the day. It doesn't even need to cut into my precious break time either-
unload the dishwasher while LO is playing with some play dough
-laundry takes 2 minutes at a time
-sweeping/general cleaning up can just happen as messes are made
-not all toys are taken out at once, and we pick up as we go
-the rug looks dirty, vacuum it
No, I don't clean bathrooms or mop (unless there is a major spill) but seriously, are there nannies who don't just do all of these things as the days go along??
I am baffled that people who fancy themselves able to care for children are unable to multi-task and complete basic household cores. I don't think it's at all indicative of the profession as a whole, but there seem to be an awful lot of lazy people out there. [/quote]
Of course good nannies do many of these things and then some. At least I do, out of the goodness of my heart. I'm just that kind of person. But like you, I'd be insulted if anyone tried to make those demands in a contract. So they could cough it up when the child was sick and totally needed me? No. Not even an option. Your child comes first. Always.
I always leave the house better than I found it. You parents just need to hire more wisely and you wouldn't be dealing with all this nonsense.[/quote]

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