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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I noticed OP that you did something that all my nanny families have always done when asking me to do something outside of typical childcare.

So...You mentioned you wanted your nanny to go grocery shopping for you, then slyly added in a benefit for HER, that she can buy what she wants for your kids.

Like, you need to sweeten the pot a little because inherently you know it is too much.

Families do this all the time, they will ask a nanny to do something that is not a typical childcare duty, then try to put a spin on it that it is child-related somehow.

I had a family who wanted me to vacuum the entire house during nap time. They stated it was child-related since this would keep the floors free of any small parts/choking hazards, etc.

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Believe it or not, there are many many nannies that view their full time jobs as childcare and helping their working bosses run their house well.
They cook, shop and clean during downtime or school time, and have time for the obligatory snooze. They are paid well and they are longterm hires. 
[b]They are not the type to be posting on dcum like a middle school girl. [/quote][/b]

How is this posting [u](in blue)[/u] considered posting like a middle school girl?

You must be nuts, you cannot even capitalize DCUM and you're mocking my post...??!

PP Here:

Sure there are some nannies who do it all, wear many hats and do the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, errand running, etc. ON TOP of childcare.

But what most people on here do not take into account, is the more chores you assign your nanny, that is less time/energy she will have for your child(ren.)

What is more important?? Stretching your dollar to the max or having a happy, well-cared for child.

Because you cannot have it all. Something would have to give.  :roll: [/quote]

Nanny responsibilities aside, I disagree with the premise that children need your 24/7 undivided attention. They do not and should be engaged at a certain age. On average. Obviously YMMV. Larlo/a can help fold laundry etc.  Or play alone when nanny cooks lunch.[/quote]

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