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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How it really feels to be the nanny. It feels like you are invisible at times. As the nanny you do everything for the child/ children. You keep them safe, happy & loved.  You do their laundry, make the meals keep their rooms toys & books organized. You keep track of all activities, school events & make sure they have all they need. Most of all you love that child/ children more then you thought was possible.

You are there to wipe the tears & hold them when sick. You are there  to help them grow & learn. You make it possible for their parents to have quality time with them on evenings & weekends because all you do.

But at the end you get nothing for it. When you are no longer needed.  You are treated like nothing more then the hired help. Which is all they saw you for the whole time. All the times they said you are family to us. Is just something they say to keep you to keep doing it all until they decide you are not needed.  Then you are left heartbroken & confused.

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Serious question - what would you like to happen when the role comes to its end?  Nannies are (rightfully) expensive and a family's needs evolve over time so of course the need for a nanny will wrap up no matter how important they are to the family.  What would make this transition feel better?[/quote]

Same question. I know of a family who kept their nanny on as a household manager for years after she was needed, is that the only thing that feels fair? Is there something else?[/quote]

Allowing nanny and child to talk isn’t that much, but many families think (erroneously) that a complete and sudden break is better for the kids.[/quote]

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