Anonymous wrote:to PP - I am the nanny who thinks it is ridiculous to count on the employer for food - my family always says that I can take anything I like from the fridge but it does not mean I am going to do it, because: #1, food is expensive, and I know their money is not growing on a tree for them, #2, I am very particular about what i eat, and I never eat garbage from the restaurants, #3 many families are just embarassed to say no, and might secretly resent if nanny eats their favorite snack supplies, haha. This forum is full of such posts. So, I am better off eating my own stuff but you do you.
Another nanny here. I'm a nanny who I'm employed by a wonderful Family. Since the very first day, they opened the kitchen for me; to help myself with anything; without me "begging" like you or another poster are very angry. I have never had the need to beg anything to any employer. Thankfully I have always got paid pretty well for my hard work and experience. And I alwsys go above and beyond with every single family. Everything what I do, I'll do it with all my heart and no only because they are paying me. You like others.
I know, I'm very lucky and grateful for that and 1. I do love food from restaurants, which I pay with my own money and I don't think it's garbage. First learn to respect other's food and other's like. 2. If you are a particular eater, congratulations, you must look like a model, healthy, very toned and with a six pack. And 3. No, I don't think my current family it's embarrassing for being nice to me. And no, I don't need to eat their favorite snack supplies. That's Why, they ask me what I usually eat and what I would love to eat at their house; so they can get them for me and keep in the fridge and in a special spot for me. And yes, that's include lunch meat, my favorite snacks and even my sparkling water; which I really love for summer days. And I can say that there are also days when I prefer to bring my lunch; if I have something prepared from home to eat. I have always beong treated like a family member; maybe you don't. That's the difference Probably.
Cheers.