Anonymous wrote:OP here. it is comparable to the picture.

Obviously I didn't ppost a pic of my bosses' home.. I'm not that crazy!

But there is stuff stacked against walls and to move about you have to be single file to get thru the single paths on the floor.. Unless you want to swim through trash, clothes and toys.

I agree with the CPS call. If a home looks comparable like that, the family (and those children) need help.

OP here. it is comparable to the picture.

Obviously I didn't ppost a pic of my bosses' home.. I'm not that crazy!

But there is stuff stacked against walls and to move about you have to be single file to get thru the single paths on the floor.. Unless you want to swim through trash, clothes and toys.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. it is like this with a path down the middle. so when i take the kids upstairs for a bath they have to walk single file to get through.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Katy039.jpg&imgrefurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/&h=768&w=1024&sz=159&tbnid=sLdL-1KKsBwY2M:&tbnh=102&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__b5QpQqrM9yINJbSvLpJ3b2vmCac=&docid=1VsxWvjBqTe09M&sa=X&ei=LcALUqqCHpWr4AOZ34CQCA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwAg&dur=1234

Problems at this level don't get cleaned up if someone suggests a cleaning service. This is like a call to CPS dirty, isn't it? If the kids' health is in jeopardy, then the parent/s being made to have a conversation (possibly ongoing) with someone who specializes in working with something this systemic can be so much more helpful than just leaving.

But yes, probably time for you to move on if you're uncomfortable there and I don't blame you.

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This is a job for CPS, this is a huge fire hazard/health issue. I have worked in some dirty homes but never this bad.

This isn't the actual house people. It's a link to a google image search. I doubt it is that bad in OP's environment, if it were, she would not be the first person to have brought the issue up.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP here. it is like this with a path down the middle. so when i take the kids upstairs for a bath they have to walk single file to get through.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Katy039.jpg&imgrefurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/&h=768&w=1024&sz=159&tbnid=sLdL-1KKsBwY2M:&tbnh=102&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__b5QpQqrM9yINJbSvLpJ3b2vmCac=&docid=1VsxWvjBqTe09M&sa=X&ei=LcALUqqCHpWr4AOZ34CQCA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwAg&dur=1234

Problems at this level don't get cleaned up if someone suggests a cleaning service. This is like a call to CPS dirty, isn't it? If the kids' health is in jeopardy, then the parent/s being made to have a conversation (possibly ongoing) with someone who specializes in working with something this systemic can be so much more helpful than just leaving.

But yes, probably time for you to move on if you're uncomfortable there and I don't blame you.

+1
This is a job for CPS, this is a huge fire hazard/health issue. I have worked in some dirty homes but never this bad.

Anonymous wrote:OP here. it is like this with a path down the middle. so when i take the kids upstairs for a bath they have to walk single file to get through.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Katy039.jpg&imgrefurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/&h=768&w=1024&sz=159&tbnid=sLdL-1KKsBwY2M:&tbnh=102&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__b5QpQqrM9yINJbSvLpJ3b2vmCac=&docid=1VsxWvjBqTe09M&sa=X&ei=LcALUqqCHpWr4AOZ34CQCA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwAg&dur=1234

Problems at this level don't get cleaned up if someone suggests a cleaning service. This is like a call to CPS dirty, isn't it? If the kids' health is in jeopardy, then the parent/s being made to have a conversation (possibly ongoing) with someone who specializes in working with something this systemic can be so much more helpful than just leaving.

But yes, probably time for you to move on if you're uncomfortable there and I don't blame you.

Hum...you did want advice? Sorry, but you can say, I'm not comfortable taking a position until I see the home I'll be working in. The MB may have kept the mess from you on purpose, it didn't seem a bit odd to that you were already caring for the child before you had seen the house.
At the end of day one in the house you tell your employers you are not comfortable in such disorganization and unless they hire a housekeeper it isn't going to work for you. This is how adults communicate. If you feel uncomfortable talking to the parents that's something you'll need to overcome if you want to be treated with the same respect and consideration you give them.

Anonymous wrote:The first Interview can be in public, but before you take a job you should see home and meet children. Experienced nannies know this, also a trial period should be agreed on and then a meeting and any concerns addressed then. You then present a nanny agreement with your job description, pay, and many specific details pertaining to the job. Now your feeling locked in to working in a sty. Be honest and tell them you prefer a neat and clean working environment and your not sure you can continue Working in such a disorganized environment. Ask them if they can hire a housekeeper to do one deep cleaning and then every other week 2 hr clean and you will try to keep up in-between. If not, move on and take pictures of themess so you can learn

I am an experienced nanny. I cannot force myself through the door of a prospective family's home though.

First meeting was in public at Panera
Second meeting was at the park where I interacted with DC
Third meeting I picked up DC from day care and took to swim lesson and to the playground

Sorry I am not "experienced" enough to break down their door to see their home.

So you can show the next family what the issue was if there is no reference from current family.

The first Interview can be in public, but before you take a job you should see home and meet children. Experienced nannies know this, also a trial period should be agreed on and then a meeting and any concerns addressed then. You then present a nanny agreement with your job description, pay, and many specific details pertaining to the job. Now your feeling locked in to working in a sty. Be honest and tell them you prefer a neat and clean working environment and your not sure you can continue Working in such a disorganized environment. Ask them if they can hire a housekeeper to do one deep cleaning and then every other week 2 hr clean and you will try to keep up in-between. If not, move on and take pictures of themess so you can learn

Look for a new job. Problem solved.

OP here. it is like this with a path down the middle. so when i take the kids upstairs for a bath they have to walk single file to get through.

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/wp-content/uploads/Katy039.jpg&imgrefurl=http://extermatrimblog.com/&h=768&w=1024&sz=159&tbnid=sLdL-1KKsBwY2M:&tbnh=102&tbnw=136&zoom=1&usg=__b5QpQqrM9yINJbSvLpJ3b2vmCac=&docid=1VsxWvjBqTe09M&sa=X&ei=LcALUqqCHpWr4AOZ34CQCA&ved=0CFIQ9QEwAg&dur=1234

Anonymous wrote:When you interview for jobs don't you notice the state of the house and take that into consideration if deciding if it's the right position for you?

Interview was at a Panera. Didn't see the house until the morning I started.

Move on and for your next job do a in house interview so you can see house, meet children and ask if they have a regular housekeeper. If your a Neat freak like me you have to see with your own eyes to know if it's going to work for you.

If it is really "hoarder" dirty, I would bring it up casually as a safety issue for the kids (mold, bugs, etc.). If it is just messy/dirty, you really have two choices, since they clearly don't care about it enough to clean/hire someone to clean for them.
1.) Make small dents every day-I'm not saying scrub the floors and baseboards on the regular-but do the dishes, put away clutter, take out trash, laundry etc...just get it to a condition that you are comfortable working in. No, you will likely not be paid for this, but perhaps it will be worth it in the end (there could be a chance that they are so embarrassed someone needed to clean for them, they will start to notice and do it themselves)
2.) Start looking for a new position, and yes like a PP said, take note of the state of the house when you interview.