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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've never worked with a family who didn't politely invite me to help myself. If I'm out and about with the child I might get something interesting (yes, I'm a foodie) on a whim, but I don't really have time to go food shopping after (or before) my work hours. Getting enough sleep is much more important for the success of my job.[/quote]

One job I had was 60 hours a week. Some of you seem to overlook how ridiculous it'd be if I had to grocery shop at night. That would be a definate deal breaker.

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I truly think this is the hardest part for most employers to understand. I don't want you to provide me with snacks/food because I feel entitled to it, often there simply isn't enough time in my day to run to the store/bank/clean my house/cook dinner/take care of anything personal when I am at your home for 12 hours a day. Yes, most nannies can get to the market on the weekend, but if I am in a rush in the morning or forgot to grab lunch, it's nice to know that you won't mind me making myself a sandwich. [/quote]

Yes I think this is the real issue, and how it should be presented. Most, not all, but most who work 60+ hours in a week or 12+ in a day are hiring someone to take care of household responsibilities (maybe a nanny or housekeeper?), but if the nanny is working 60+ hours for you, there really isn't time to get adequate sleep, keep house, and grocery shop during the week. Everyone has days where there is no food in the house, or no time to pack lunch. It will do so much good for your relationship with your nanny, far more than it hurts you to share your apples. Very few nannies have the expectation of adding their grocery needs to you shopping list or cooking full meals at your home daily. The few that do also probably live in $30/hour nanny rate land. [/quote]
Disgruntled?[/quote]

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