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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would write out a list that is explicit.

Not just "sweep kitchen floor" but "Sweep kitchen floor and make sure there is no food or crumbs on floor."

Not just "Do laundry" but "Do Kylie's laundry on Mondays, Kourtney's laundry on Wednesdays, and Khloe's laundry on Fridays."

Then tell her you'd like to sit down and go over how things are going. (Either pay overtime or get home early before she's scheduled to leave.) Tell her "The first week went really great - you totally hit it out of the park and did everything wonderfully. But beginning the second week we've noticed you've been using those kid-free nine hours to do your own errands during time we're paying you, and you're now leaving chunks of bread and carrot sticks on the kitchen floor. What happened from Week One to Week Two? Do you think you can see yourself getting back to your Week One Standard?" [/quote]

Nanny here.  I definitely agree with this method!  The only thing that I would change would be to ask her which day(s) she will be doing each task.  Personally, I prefer to do all kid laundry on the same day, other kid tasks on other days.  And if you ask which days, she's more likely to stick to the schedule.  But sit down with her and write a schedule, include absolutely everything, even if there are things that only need to be done once or twice a month.[/quote]

Nanny here as well and unless you are hiring a young mother's helper, a detailed list is unnecessary. Personally, I'd fire someone before I'd micromanage them like this. Adult nannies should be confident and capable. I'd sit her down for a pre-planned meeting. Let her know in advance that you'd like to touch base with her to see how things are going. Do this during her work day if possible. Be blunt. Tell her what is working and tell her what's not working. If she makes excuses about not having the time, find a new nanny. This woman should be assisting you and your family to make the household run smoothly. Sounds like she is hindering the household and placing more work on you. This would not work for me. [/quote]

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