Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 15:31     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think this is a legit question. Why pay a nanny if you are going to tell her how to do everything? You may as well just hire a babysitter with less experience (and get the bonus of being able to pay her less) and teach her exactly how you want things done. Or you could hire a mothers helper (again you would save money) and you'll be there the whole time


We hire experienced nannies because we want someone who will not only keep our children safe and happy but will teach them to grow. Someone who knows how to handle situations properly (including tantrums or emergency situations). I DONT hire experienced nannies to do the job for me. At the end of the day I am the mother and if I want my children to be raised a certain way, or if I want nanny to do something a particular way then I expect her to do it. I don't hire cocky childcare givers who think they know it all. We are not only your managers but your boss and managing / micromanaging are two totally separate things.

Now if it's a stay at home mother who listens in on everything and always has something to say then that's different but there's nothing wrong with a little direction.

Thank you for posting. I appreciate your taking the time. It appears that it's important that both the nanny and the parents are essentially on the same page. As each of you discover new details about your children, it's good to share. Solid communication skills are vital. -OP
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 15:23     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:I think this is a legit question. Why pay a nanny if you are going to tell her how to do everything? You may as well just hire a babysitter with less experience (and get the bonus of being able to pay her less) and teach her exactly how you want things done. Or you could hire a mothers helper (again you would save money) and you'll be there the whole time


Babysitters and nannies are the exact same things the only difference is one is occasional (Saturday nights or what not) while the other is on a regular basis.

Also, babysitters are paid a few hours to do nothing whilst nannies are paid to actually care for children and take them places and do much more with them so it requires more responsibility and rules.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 15:22     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:Welcome to DCUM.
Admit it. Your troll is anyone you don't like.

So obvious.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 15:20     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:I think this is a legit question. Why pay a nanny if you are going to tell her how to do everything? You may as well just hire a babysitter with less experience (and get the bonus of being able to pay her less) and teach her exactly how you want things done. Or you could hire a mothers helper (again you would save money) and you'll be there the whole time


We hire experienced nannies because we want someone who will not only keep our children safe and happy but will teach them to grow. Someone who knows how to handle situations properly (including tantrums or emergency situations). I DONT hire experienced nannies to do the job for me. At the end of the day I am the mother and if I want my children to be raised a certain way, or if I want nanny to do something a particular way then I expect her to do it. I don't hire cocky childcare givers who think they know it all. We are not only your managers but your boss and managing / micromanaging are two totally separate things.

Now if it's a stay at home mother who listens in on everything and always has something to say then that's different but there's nothing wrong with a little direction.
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 15:15     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:It's called a vent, not trolling. Some of you seriously need to look up what a troll is.


Ok, I did: a troll (pron.: /?tro?l/, /?tr?l/) is someone who posts inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.[3] The noun troll may also refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

troll


+1
Anonymous
Post 04/26/2013 07:51     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
I think this is a legit question. Why pay a nanny if you are going to tell her how to do everything? You may as well just hire a babysitter with less experience (and get the bonus of being able to pay her less) and teach her exactly how you want things done. Or you could hire a mothers helper (again you would save money) and you'll be there the whole time
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 21:16     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Welcome to DCUM.
Admit it. Your troll is anyone you don't like.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 20:47     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous



Anonymous wrote:
OBVIOUS TROLL IS OBVIOUS

+1 . so obvious it's pathetic!


+2.

Go away.


+3
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 20:33     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:It's called a vent, not trolling. Some of you seriously need to look up what a troll is.


Ok, I did: a troll (pron.: /?tro?l/, /?tr?l/) is someone who posts inflammatory,[1] extraneous, or off-topic messages in an online community, such as a forum, chat room, or blog, with the primary intent of provoking readers into an emotional response[2] or of otherwise disrupting normal on-topic discussion.[3] The noun troll may also refer to the provocative message itself, as in: "That was an excellent troll you posted." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll_(Internet)

troll

Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 20:22     Subject: Re:MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous



Anonymous wrote:
OBVIOUS TROLL IS OBVIOUS

+1 . so obvious it's pathetic!


+2.

Go away.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 20:14     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
It's called a vent, not trolling. Some of you seriously need to look up what a troll is.
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 15:15     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:OBVIOUS TROLL IS OBVIOUS

+1 . so obvious it's pathetic!
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 14:37     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
Anonymous wrote:OBVIOUS TROLL IS OBVIOUS

14:20 -are you the nanny troll or the MB troll?
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 14:20     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
OBVIOUS TROLL IS OBVIOUS
Anonymous
Post 04/25/2013 13:26     Subject: MB, Why have a nanny that....
MB, What's the point of hiring an experienced nanny that you don't trust and you have to micromanage?