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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MB here.  OP(s) - anything can be reasonable if it is clearly understood and agreed to by all parties when you start the relationship.  It doesn't sound like you fully knew what you'd be needing/wanting, and/or the nanny didn't fully understand the offer and expectations.

You need to carefully think through exactly what your needs are, and then work out with your nanny what is reasonable to her and what she is willing to do.  You should have done this before hiring, as now it probably feels like you're changing the terms on her.

Also, try to always keep her perspective in mind.  Is the extent of the "flexibility" you're asking of her fair?  Is it reasonable to expect her to be able to vary her schedule in significant ways from week to week?  Is she in a position in life where that is no big deal, or where it presents a real challenge to her?  ETc...

Your hourly rate is very good - so that should help.  But who really wants a job that's always fluctuating in hours and requirements?  That's tough to work around.

Perhaps you could figure out some maximum amount of "swing' hours or something.  "In weeks where nanny is only needed to work 30 hours or less, she will work up to an additional 5 hours the following week (for a total of no more than 40 hours in any working week) during regularly contracted hours."   Something like that might give you more flexibility but not in a way that assumes your nanny has to put other commitments or activities on hold for you.[/quote]
You're quite the master at trying to sugar coat OP's desire to take unfair advantage of the nanny. You get what you pay for, just like in any job. OP's hourly pay rate is not anything special. [/quote]

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