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[quote=Anonymous]This is really an area where individual families and nannies can avert all kinds of problems by being upfront. So the controversy is not really a matter of "my rights v. your rights"; its about compatibility Are the parents likely to need the nanny to stay longer some days, with little notice? They should state this upfront and make it clear that this is a possible need they have. The nanny should likewise make it clear how flexible she is and whether she can stay longer and under what circumstances, on what terms.

As long as both parties are OK with the situation, there is no issue. It's when no one is volunteering or being kind enough to ask these things in advance (or bring them up right away, when they become a factor) when there are all kinds of problems. It's common sense and decency, really, which not everyone has -- but people should.

There are people who want to work on a strict schedule with very few emergencies. There are people who want the extra hrs, esp. with overtime pay, and don't mind the overage. There are parents who can't pay more and will avoid extra hrs in all but an emergency, and those who can afford overtime and anticipate needing it. It all comes down to fit.

In general, my perspective as an MB is that if you are going to need flexibility, you need to make that clear, and you need to pay someone for ALL their time. If you really need someone to go above and beyond, that should be reflected in some "give" on your end from time to time, bonuses, etc. [/quote]

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