Anonymous
Post 08/09/2014 20:52     Subject: New nanny about to start old nanny now wants to stay - what to do?
Anonymous wrote:I'm not here to comment on who's feelings will be more hurt, but I just want to point out (only assuming it hasn't been mentioned in the replies I haven't read..) that your current nanny told you once the hours were not enough, so she either was looking for a job or had another one that fell through and just wants to stay on so she's not broke while she keeps looking. I wouldn't be surprised when she quits again in a month or two when that better opportunity comes along.

I would take this as a sign, let her go on her way to find a new full time job, and go forward with the new nanny. Just my opinions.


+1. She's going to be unhappy, and two months from now she's going to tell you how sorry she is, but it's just not working for her.
Anonymous
Post 08/09/2014 18:34     Subject: New nanny about to start old nanny now wants to stay - what to do?
I'm not here to comment on who's feelings will be more hurt, but I just want to point out (only assuming it hasn't been mentioned in the replies I haven't read..) that your current nanny told you once the hours were not enough, so she either was looking for a job or had another one that fell through and just wants to stay on so she's not broke while she keeps looking. I wouldn't be surprised when she quits again in a month or two when that better opportunity comes along.

I would take this as a sign, let her go on her way to find a new full time job, and go forward with the new nanny. Just my opinions.
Anonymous
Post 08/09/2014 16:34     Subject: Re:New nanny about to start old nanny now wants to stay - what to do?
That's a hard call, I can see both sides of the argument. I was offered a job by references and talking to employers, I asked the potential employer was she sure she wanted to hire me. This woman emailed me for over two weeks, I turned down 3 good job offers after I was told yes she was sure. Next thing I know she completely started to become shaky. Of course two jobs had already hired nannies by then, I had to humble myself and go back to the second job offer telling her my job had fallen to the way side. I got along with the parents and baby, thank God she gave me a second chance.


With so many parents putting their kids in school earlier than expected, it's not that easy starting all over again.