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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a nanny too. I've been in a similar situation to you recently. I buy the kids little things here and there (food, transportation, craft supplies), etc. and just realized the other week how much it's added up over the past 6 months. What I'm going to do is ask the mom to leave $20 in an envelope in one of the kids backpacks so that it's there when I need it and I don't need to ask for money. If she trusts me with her children she should certainly be able to trust me to spend pocket money responsibly!

I also have nannied in the past for a family in the suburbs. For this one specific family I would come at 6am and leave at 7pm 5 days a week. I didn't have a car at the time so I was essentially stuck in the house. Both the children and I went a little stir crazy, especially in the winter. I don't think that it's out of line to want to get out of the house a bit, no matter what the child's age is. It's not just for the nanny's sake, but it's more important for the kids! To be able to be out, at a play group, park, or just head to the mall and walk around. I can't imagine any stay at home mom doing the same- being at home all day everyday without ever going shopping, etc. just to get a bit of fresh air- for months on end. After a few months I ended up finding another position because I needed a bit of flexibility. I hope that you find a solution to your problem![/quote]

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