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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Everyone is skipping over the real issue here. There is a serious lack of proper communication between MB's and nannies. Nannies are afraid to say no to any request but later feel resentment about having to do xyz.

[b]I can understand why nannies feel this way. Think about it, there's no job security, they are employed only long as MB decides its still working out on her end. There's no HR protection etc. [/b]I get it. But at the same time, it seems like MB's can do nothing right. [/quote]

This is the problem, and that you recognize it is great! There is a power dynamic in the relationship, and the onus is on the individual with the power (MB) to be conscious of it in her requests and treatment of the one with less power (nanny). This is such a thing as abuse of power, and it is really hard for a nanny to say no to her boss. We have NO protection. PPs said that any reasonable person would understand, but there is no rule that only reasonable people can hire nannies. You just never know what could cost you your job, or what they will hold against you later (I can completely see this coming up later in a reference; "Nanny was generally wonderful, but she was inflexible about her hours at times when we REALLY needed it. Blah blah blah.)[/quote]

Ok, so then you'd rather an MB always, without exception, just hire a different sitter when there might be a chance that her nanny might possibly feel pressured to come in?[/quote]

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