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[quote=Anonymous]I have a deadly bee allergy, OP.

The problem is that you can't have a compromise to accommodate your nanny's fears because those fears are unrealistic, especially in her profession. She can't avoid the outside during any day a bee might be around. Whether she is working or not, she is going to need to live with an allergy.

Therefore, the only thing you can do is have the uncomfortable conversation of suggesting that she meet with an allergist, and maybe a therapist, to learn to live with her fears. When you approach it with her, you can stress how this will help improve her quality of life, beyond just her job. Living indoors, afraid of bees, is not a fulfilling life. Especially, as a PP pointed out, the chances of getting stung are fairly low.

You can give her some practical suggestions. Like, if the worst happened, what would she do? Obviously, the epipen, but after that, does she have an ICE contact on speed dial on her phone? Your number on speed dial? Perhaps knowing she can get help quickly if she needs it will help.

I get where she's coming from. It's the fear talking. I still get apprehensive when I see a bee, and I have been allergic my whole life. That said, my apprehensions are not a reason to stay inside. I have been stung three times in my life, and I'm a huge camper/hiker and exposed to lots of bees.

She can deal with her fears if she wants to. If she doesn't, there is nothing you can do to help that and she won't be able to be a great nanny, and sadly, you might need to move on.[/quote]

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