I'm a nanny. I'm excellent.
You sound like a nightmare and I'd have quit already.

This is one of the most ridiculous posts I've ever read, congratulations.

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the reality check. I won't say anything.

I think people were a bit harsh but the overall Advise was good. Having a nanny, and being a first time employer is hard. Your mantra should be "if it ain't broke don't fix it" and "let it go, let it go" que music! The thing is it's easy to blame the nanny for little things but if she's working long days, taking great care of the kids, and having a good level of productivity around the house then you have a great nanny. You should try looking at all the things she did accomplish during the day, and building your relationship together.

The best bosses I have ever had are not the ones that pay the most, but the ones that take the time to appreciate the little things. It's normal for productivity to go up and down. It's normal for there to be occasional messes. If you notice things being off more frequently and it's becoming a pattern that's when you have a talk. Also remember to talk frequently about positive things, so that when you need to address something it won't be the first time your talking.

Thanks for the reality check. I won't say anything.