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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Oh the drama.

OP - get an allergist who can help you manage your allergies for the short or long term - as needed.  There are different levels and types of medications depending on whether you need just a temporary solution or a life management solution.

I call some level of BS on not knowing that you had any allergies however if you're reacting this dramatically to one tree.

But if it's a deal breaker for you then look for another job starting in the new year and be sure to find out whether or not they have live xmas trees or other things to which you're allergic in the home.  (Which also means get an allergist.  You need to know what your individual concerns are - and if you need to rule out jobs due to your limitations that's fine, but that's on you as a grown-up.)

I'm a live tree house also and if our nanny were allergic I'd tell her i'd help w/ medications, send her to my allergist (and give her the time off for those appointments) or tell her to take her vacation over the winter holidays.  I would not change our family's lifestyle for it.  I'd understand if she chose to look for another job and I'd wish her well.

Then I'd ask all applicants for the position if they had any allergies or medical conditions that could affect their ability to be in our home.  I'd probably also tell them about their predecessor who quit because of the xmas tree.

I imagine that conversation would be a great one for determining fit with our family actually.  :-)[/quote]

It is illegal to ask a candidate to disclose medical conditions.[/quote]

It's actually not. Learn before you respond.[/quote]

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