I am sure as a first timer, I annoy my nanny, but she is very patient and understands (as a mother herself) how hard the first child is, how hard it is to trust your child with someone else, etc. It doesn't sound like you are in the right mindset to be a nanny! Just b/c you've done it one way with a family doesn't mean it's right for all families - you don't know everything!

OP sounds like a gem.

Perhaps the parents babyproofed the house early because they had extra time while on leave from work with a newborn who slept most of the day. I for one wish I had done that stuff before going back to work, because it was tough to find the time with a newly-mobile baby and two very full time jobs.

Anonymous wrote:I hit the nanny jackpot with my current first time parents (my fourth family). They are are so considerate, laid back and totally trust my judgement. I use to get on this forum to compare bad stories about families, it feels nice not to be able to relate to any of then anymore. (Sorry for bragging)

+1!

I hit the nanny jackpot with my current first time parents (my fourth family). They are are so considerate, laid back and totally trust my judgement. I use to get on this forum to compare bad stories about families, it feels nice not to be able to relate to any of then anymore. (Sorry for bragging)

Sigh. I wish a doctor could prescribe a sense of humor, a sensitivity suppressant, and an entitlement blocker.

OP if I were you I'd go to the doctors and have them prescribe you something for that bladder control problem you have. It's not hard to unlatch a child-proof toilet. C'mon now.. I no just about anyone can become a nanny but damn, you really prove that.

Anonymous wrote:A professional nanny would know how to use all kinds of latches as that is part of the "profession." A food parent anticipates a child's needs, including safety. That 4 month old will be cruising in a few more months. They sound like smart parents. They probably got a lot of the toys and clothing as gifts, and if not and they bought it, clearly they want or need it so it is none of your business. Either you do laundry more often or you have more clothing. I prefer more clothing. You sound like a charmer. Time for a profession change.

+1

5 reasons i would NEVER hire someone like OP to care for my "snowflake"

1) You think you know what you're doing and get bent out of shape if I were to tell you how to raise MY child.

2) You snoop threw everything.. You think those latches are for my baby's safety but they're really there to keep you out of drawers.

3) I know better because it's MY child, not yours so of course I know more then you when it comes to my own flesh and blood.

4) I didn't buy all that stuff, it's called a BABY SHOWER, FRIENDS, FAMILY.

5) Trust me, my kid would never love you more so I'm not worried about that one, lmao.

Great-- I am glad that when I was a first time parent you didn't apply to my nanny position. The wonderful woman who became our nanny 4 years ago has been a great addition to our family and with each new child and year has gotten a raise and is now probably making much more than you do. You aren't going to find the great long term positions with an attitude like this-- because they are filled when the parents have their first child and the nanny stays with the family for the next 6-10 years.

I agree that the OP was trying to come off as funny but she ended up playing into the stereotype of the lazy, stupid, entitled nanny which is unfortunate.

I get that this is probably supposed to be funny, but it is too acrimonious (in tone, if not intent) to really be funny. Are parents occasionally insane and hilarious? Oh yeah. But there are far more playful ways to joke about that fact, that come off more sympathetic.

There’s a longstanding rule in humor: you can make people laugh when you point to awkward truths, but only if you don’t go so far as to make people vastly uncomfortable.

As a first-time parent, even if most points don’t apply to me, I read the language as angry and saying “under no circumstances do I want to deal with you.” To which my thought as a parent and employer is: Do I want this person in my life?

This is supposed to be funny?

A professional nanny would know how to use all kinds of latches as that is part of the "profession." A food parent anticipates a child's needs, including safety. That 4 month old will be cruising in a few more months. They sound like smart parents. They probably got a lot of the toys and clothing as gifts, and if not and they bought it, clearly they want or need it so it is none of your business. Either you do laundry more often or you have more clothing. I prefer more clothing. You sound like a charmer. Time for a profession change.