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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just curious how many employers out there ask their nanny to do some minor household chores, independent of child-related responsibilities.
 I’m thinking of chores like unloading dishwasher, folding laundry, washing an occasional pot left over from dinner the night before.

I ask because the more I talk to other families I get feedback that their nanny helps out a little around the house.

Our current nanny does not. We pay her $20/hr for 1 child (2-something) who naps for a solid 2 hours everyday.

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I do things WITH my charges.  My job is to teach a child, preparing them for school and life, not be your housekeeper.[/quote]

Sure, if that's what the job description was. Plenty of families look for nanny/housekeeper combos, and there are plenty of candidates who apply to those positions. Nothing wrong with that, as long as expectations are clear and both parties are on board.[/quote]

OP’s question was how many employers ask the nanny to do chores.  My point was that many nannies, myself included, will agree to do chores WITH the child, not during naptime.  I know I’ve had several who asked me to do housekeeping, but it’s something I negotiate away.  Our job is to teach your children, not clean your house.  Sure, I’ll mop the floor with my charge to teach them how, but I’m not doing it on my emoloyers’ schedule.[/quote]

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