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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have school-age children so our full time nanny works several hours per day (15 hours per week) without the kids, doing things like kids' laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, etc.

When we recently went on vacation for a week, we suggested that she should come in one day while we were away to organize the kids' room, stock the kitchen pantry, etc. -- that we'd give the rest of the week off (4 days).  However, she behaved like the suggestion was exploitative and refused to come in since we were away.

We already give three paid weeks of vacation a year at her discretion, so asking her to come in one day while we were away to do her regular non childcare duties did not seem unreasonable.

I know regular nannies get paid time off when their employers are away, but since her formal duties include work when the kids are at school, it felt appropriate to ask her to do some household duties.

What's the norm for those who employ nannies/household managers?

Thanks.[/quote]
There's no norm. If my NF told me they were going away for a week, I'd have plans made for myself. Perhaps you didn't immediately inform her that you wanted her to work while you were gone?[/quote]

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