Anonymous
Post 05/21/2017 21:46     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:No.

Do not involve yourself. Unless you love drama and stress of course.

But just stay out of it, really. There is no good that will come of willingly involving yourself in a game of "she said, she said". None.

Be a professional and stay out of it.


+1 Stay out of it. No good can come from getting involved in the drama.


Why?? References are vital. Better late than never. Sorry!
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2017 20:35     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Anonymous wrote:No.

Do not involve yourself. Unless you love drama and stress of course.

But just stay out of it, really. There is no good that will come of willingly involving yourself in a game of "she said, she said". None.

Be a professional and stay out of it.


+1 Stay out of it. No good can come from getting involved in the drama.
Anonymous
Post 05/21/2017 20:21     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

No.

Do not involve yourself. Unless you love drama and stress of course.

But just stay out of it, really. There is no good that will come of willingly involving yourself in a game of "she said, she said". None.

Be a professional and stay out of it.
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2017 13:36     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

yes
Anonymous
Post 05/20/2017 13:19     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Good morning,

OP here. I told the new nanny I rate my ex MB as 8 (on the scale of 1 to 10).

Today my ex MB text and told me that the new nanny was bad! Not feeding her child, send them to daycare very late and not cleaning the hse after breakfast etc. She fired the new nanny and want me to help her one or two days a week.

I read the new nanny profile on Care.com. She has 5 stars review from 5 families. Now I curious to know the "truth" from this new nanny. Should I call her?


Thanks and happy Saturday.

Anonymous
Post 05/19/2017 08:48     Subject: Re:I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Be very diplomatic, OP.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 12:58     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

I lied to a new nanny, only because I was afraid to lose a good reference from the family.

The children were awful and ruled the house, the dad was a slave driver and the mom a total pushover.

I told the new nanny, "the children are spirited, DB is Type A and MB is a real sweetheart. If they found out I shit talked them to the new nanny I could lose them as a reference
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 10:49     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Be very careful. Always protect yourself first OP. You don't owe anyone anything here (you didn't mislead the new nanny in any way, right?)

You may need a reference from that job, you don't know what the new nanny might say about you, etc...

If you talk with her I would be extremely careful and remember to protect your own reputation and references first.

- MB
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 08:45     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Meet up with the new nanny for coffee, if you can.

And yes, absolutely be completely honest. Wouldn't you want a former employer to be honest if you called to ask some questions? Same thing here.

This is why nannies should ALWAYS ask for contact info of former nannies or sitters. If parents are hesitant, there's a reason. Beware.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 07:20     Subject: Re:I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Yes, I would tell her the truth but I would be careful. I would not do any name-calling, for example. Just tell what MB did to you. So instead of saying that she was manipulative, say that she once ________. Include her good qualities.

Whatever you do, so not engage in gossip with the new nanny! She is obviously calling you because she is having a problem.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 06:51     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

If she already accepted the job why is she calling now.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 04:07     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

Tell the truth.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 03:03     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

What if she told my ex MB and quit the job? right now I just want to stay away from my ex boss.
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 01:25     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny

No you should lie. Everyone prefers liars over truth tellers. Of course you tell the truth. How is this even a question??
Anonymous
Post 05/18/2017 01:01     Subject: I received phone call from my ex boss new nanny


She call and asked me few questions. Should I tell her the truth?

My ex MB is a liar, manipulative, con person.