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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]"......but also feel like she is putting her self-interest ahead of her commitment to our family."

Why is this bad? Would you put her needs over that of you or your family?

The fact that you wrote this and saw no problem with it proves to me that as nannies we owe the family we work with no loyalty of any kind. What a bunch of selfish witches, who would even try to get their nanny in legal trouble because they are bitter they can't use her anymore. Sickening![/quote]

Whoa there. The OP simply said that the au pair is not honoring her commitment. Of course the au pair - and anyone - should put their “needs” first.  That’s life.  But at the same time, you need to honor your commitment. The au pair made a promise to the family; she should (at least try)
not to renege on that. It’s just a matter of character and maturity. As a nanny, I’m sure you can appreciate employer families who honor their commitments to their nanny employees... [/quote]

Wow. No. Then a host family could simply say we are putting our family investment first. We could stand to lose thousands of dollars in fees if the aupair up and leaves to find sponsorship. Rematch now then? Before she leaves and leaves this family in a lurch? Or hope the aupair is mature enough to honor a commitment and plan accordingly.  Any employee needs a certain amount of loyalty to an employer so as a Nanny, I'm shocked you don't. Why would anyone put up with the bad days if they aren't loyal enough to know the child and family are worth it? Because money only goes so far.

With an aupair, this is a different type of relationship than straight employee/employer and there is another party in the mix who will get their money regardless of who renigs on the contract. [/quote]

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