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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.

I see the consensus on this issue. I will say this, though, that I will never offer three weeks of discretionary vacation again, on top of generous sick-leave, federal holidays, etc.  With employer vacation on top of that, that is a hefty sum.  Absurd for a nanny to get over twice as much paid time off as her employer.

Glad the consensus is that I'm a horrible exploiter, though (even though I instantly caved).

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You have a great nanny who is doing an exemplary job taking care of your most precious possession and you are griping because she did not come in to do work that didn't need to be done.  I hope she reads this and finds a new job.[/quote]
It's not the employee's call to decide what work needs to be done.  The nanny is on her way out anyway, isn't she. [/quote]

I do have an exemplary nanny who is rightly the envy of most families I know.  I seriously doubt she will see this, as -- unlike me -- she likely has the good sense to avoid DCUM.  But on the off chance she sees this, I hope she knows how much I appreciate her!!

For a number of reasons it was not worth pressing the issue with her, especially in this instance.  And she's presently evaluating some life changes which may prompt her to leave nannying, so my question is not about her specifically.

Also, I did not mean my message as a gripe -- but I am trying to assess what's the norm for household managers in this circumstance, as I anticipate employing such a person for years to come.
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OP, the job of the household manager is to keep the house ready and humming for your family. This means a clean house, a stocked fridge, laundry done, mail collected, sometimes bills paid, contractors let in and supervised etc.  Sometimes you will be around for this, sometimes you won't.  None of this requires your presence. [/quote]

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