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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I can't imagine ever telling a boss no. In all my 15 years I'm pretty sure I've never said no to a favor.[/quote]

How often does she ask?  That is the issue here.  [/quote]
I think for me I don't see them as favors more like my job. I get texts a few times a week to pick up dry cleaning, go to target to get xy and z. Or mail something at the post office. Pick up a starbucks gift card for someone. I don get asked to switch days but I get my start and stop time switched randomly and it just doesn't bother me that much. Like I said for me it's just my job.[/quote]

OP here and none of that stuff is a part of my job (otherwise I wouldn't call the requests "favors").  I do everything directly related to my charges and anything for them.  The "favors" are added on, usually at the last minute.

Again, my point is not that I cannot say "no" or that my employers don't accept "no" -- my point is that I HATE to have to say "no", I hate seeing MB so concerned when I say "no" and I have started resenting even being asked.   [/quote]
I guess I just think of going to the post office, hardware store, picking up dry cleaning as every nannies job unless your nf doesn't allow you to drive with their children. I view myself as a nanny who tries everyday to make my nf's life easier. If I go to the post office and pick up the dry cleaning on the way home from the park i have helped out mb and that makes me feel good and I know they appreciate me.[/quote]

Again, that is part of your job - not part of mine.  Again, that is why my employers and I think of those things as "favors".

I don't understand why you are being so obtuse, PP.

If you and your employers think you should do those things - great!   Mine don't and I don't.  Think of something that you would consider a [b]favor[/b] and think about being asked to do that thing at least once a week.  Then post back.  [/quote]
I never knew these would be apart of my job until mb asked me. It was never discussed or put into my contract. But I am happy do as I'm asked. I guess I'm just a helpful person.[/quote]

OMG, you are so dense!!!  The inclusion on the contract was for the other poster and if you are happy to do anything that is asked then what you are being asked IS NOT A FAVOR.

Oh, Sweetie, I seriously have no clue who in the world would ever hire you to be responsible for the care of their children.  All the best to you - you are not one of the brighter bulb in the chandelier!  [/quote]

You are very rude and not as "bright" as you think.  There are plenty of employers who appreciate a "can-do" attitude like hers. 
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Oh, for the love of God!!!  I am certainly bright enough to understand what the word FAVOR means!!!!  That is what this discussion is about.  Why can't you comprehend that?!!!  [/quote]

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