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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I'm probably late about 10 min about 1/3 to 1/2 of the time.[/b] I apologize and I do leave at the same time each day, it's just that traffic can vary. I give my nanny a day off when random things come up, or if I have an appt and can get home and let her go early, I do.  I think it more than evens out to her end and if she tells me she has something going on and must leave ON TIME I make sure I leave early. [b]I think she's happy[/b]. And frankly, she's better off letting it slide. I will be grateful and happy and make it up to her in other ways. If she needs a day off or has to go out of town I'm going to try my best to accomodate her (with pay, she has guaranteed hours) because she accomodates us. [/quote]

Do you honestly believe that this is okay, or that there is truly nothing you could do better? The random time off here and there *may* make up for the actual time you owe her, but what about plans she's had to cancel or change, consequences of her not knowing when she will be off, the hesitancy to make plans after work because who knows if MB will get here on time, the inability to schedule work in the evenings because YOU are unreliable. Consider first, whether you would be happy with someone regularly disrespecting your time in this manner, and regularly being late to appointments with you, then stop assuming your nanny is happy about it and talk to her, and also apologize for this bad habit you've developed. Geez  :roll: [/quote]

I agree that the PP you quoted should just adjust the nannies end time by 10 mins but don't you think you are overreacting a little bit? She said she's 10 mins late and while that's annoying it doesn't make it so she has to cancel plans or not take other jobs in the evening. It's 10 mins and the nanny is paid for the extra 10 mins. [/quote]

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