Anonymous wrote:I'm sorry, OP, but you made several mistakes that led to your phone breaking. First, you are careless with your phone. You keep it in your back pocket, which makes it vulnerable to breaking every time you sit. Second, you apparently don't have an adequate case for it. As PPs have pointed out, you can get an otter box cheaply and that is the best protection for your expensive phone. Third, you let your charge fool around near your phone three times without addressing his behavior. Not only is this bad nannying, you should have moved your phone to a safer location the first time he fooled around to close to it.

You were irresponsible, OP, and should pay for your phone and take better care of it. You should also do a better job as a nanny when your charges misbehave.

I don't think that I've ever said I have an issue with sitting on my phone. I have a iPhone 6+ that is huge enough to remember it's there and I always place my phone on the table Because she ALWAYS text me when we arrive places. I will continue to put my things on the table and if kids continue to misbehave their parents will continue to pay for their children's mistakes. Again my phone was in MY PERSONAL space which I have the right to and he had no business reaching across and playing.

And BITCH who the hell said I didn't address my charges behavior???!! Lol you're just being silly and need someone to talk down to or you just want to give the most redundant bitchy response you could think of. "It's bad nannying". You are too funny

My phone was in a very good case. I mentioned that already. Up until last weekend it has a glass screen protector on it that had began coming lose and collecting dirt so I pulled it off and was waiting for a replace the from Amazon. The screen cracked because it hit a bolt on the bottom of the bench leg before landing on the concrete. Guess what, shit happens and there are consequences and people have to take responsibility for it.

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Anonymous wrote:After this, I would probably ask the NF for a work phone.

Why so she can break that one too and then have her nf made at her.,

What does "made at her" mean?

It should read mad at her.

Op we are not all nuts. You should keep your phone secure. Having it on a table clearly is not safe.

Then I guess glasses of liquids shouldn't be on the table? Or flower vases? Or Silverware? Or heck maybe even the food? Yes let's keep everything off of a table. I mean what I thinking? I shouldn't let them use their iPads at the table only the floor because it could drop! evenAnd
And when I'm texting back and forth with my MB I should keep the phone in the backpack and respond to her about our whereabouts and appts telepathically. You're absolutely correct. and you are very much sane. I mean we should all be prepared for kids to reach across tables and grab our belongings and play rough.

Yes you are nuts. I take care or kids, not an infant or toddler. That would be very different

I would never put my glasses on a table at a park with concrete underneath. I also prefer vases not to be on tables because accidents happen. liquids and silverware are probably fine. Although a flying fork could put an eye out. I also would never allow a child to use an ipad at a table with concrete underneath. OP you were at a park. You should also rethink this backpack thing. Also don't get me started on the coffee you were drinking but I don't want to go there I'm trying to not be mean.

Op here. You think you sound very smart but you only sound like a smartass. It's the end of spring do are you really dense enough to think was drinking HOT coffee at the park? It was an iced coffee in a cup w a lid. Guess that's dangerous and careless you huh? Weirdo. I don't care what you prefer to not be on tables, if at the park putting my things on the table and if the kids are being obedient and have good manners then that's the best place when out doors. The issue wasn't rather or not my charges disobedience and rough housing was at fault, IT WAS HIS FAULT AND THAT IS THE BOTTOM LINE.

I came for advice on approaching this issue without awkwardness.

His disobedience stems from his family tolerating play time when it isn't and from his age, he's 3.5. His mother accepts responsibility and has said she will pay and got very firm and on his level to let him know she would be emptying his piggy bank and his Lego money was going to pay her back.

So you carry on with your blank tables and phone that never leaves it's holster on your hip BYE

*too close to it.

I'm sorry, OP, but you made several mistakes that led to your phone breaking. First, you are careless with your phone. You keep it in your back pocket, which makes it vulnerable to breaking every time you sit. Second, you apparently don't have an adequate case for it. As PPs have pointed out, you can get an otter box cheaply and that is the best protection for your expensive phone. Third, you let your charge fool around near your phone three times without addressing his behavior. Not only is this bad nannying, you should have moved your phone to a safer location the first time he fooled around to close to it.

You were irresponsible, OP, and should pay for your phone and take better care of it. You should also do a better job as a nanny when your charges misbehave.

Anonymous wrote:OMG Who the f*** are you people!! Seriously, who DOESN'T put their phone on the table?

Yes, a flying fork could "put an eye out" (hahaha), and yes, a phone or ipad or pair of glasses or literally ANYTHING could fall off of a table and break. It was an accident and in no way indicates anything about OP's abilities as a nanny.

My the bubbles you ladies must live in with your flip phones...

Me. I never put my phone on any table or take it out of my bag at all unless I am using it.

Anonymous wrote:OMG Who the f*** are you people!! Seriously, who DOESN'T put their phone on the table?

Yes, a flying fork could "put an eye out" (hahaha), and yes, a phone or ipad or pair of glasses or literally ANYTHING could fall off of a table and break. It was an accident and in no way indicates anything about OP's abilities as a nanny.

My the bubbles you ladies must live in with your flip phones...

Yeah, the "bubble" is called maturity and job commitment. If you are not making personal calls or surfing when you are working then you do not need to bring your iphone to work with you.

Anonymous wrote:OMG Who the f*** are you people!! Seriously, who DOESN'T put their phone on the table?

Yes, a flying fork could "put an eye out" (hahaha), and yes, a phone or ipad or pair of glasses or literally ANYTHING could fall off of a table and break. It was an accident and in no way indicates anything about OP's abilities as a nanny.

My the bubbles you ladies must live in with your flip phones...

My husband and I don't. We made a promise when we first started working that when we are sitting down to eat, we will be present and work will stop. Thus, no phones at the table. Ever. I know several couples and single friends who do the same thing. No phones on the table.

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Anonymous wrote:MB here and I just don't get why you all just don't buy protectitive covers for your phones... My nanny broke her phone three times in the last year (not because of my kids' actions, just because of type of flooring we have and only 1 time out of 3 on the job), and after first time I asked her and she said she'll get the cover "tomorrow"... Then it was that she was "looking for the perfect one", and I suggested amazon... I lost count how many times our phones or IPad were dropped, and I had to replace the cover once, but it was just the cover... Why not buy the toughest covers if you work around kids?

In OP's situation I would offer to pay, but I would request cover for subsequent phones.

Because the "toughest covers" cost $80/90 and not all of us have the luxury of affording that. Seriously, were all of you MB's born with a silver spoon in your mouth?

Then don't buy a $800 phone. Get a $50 phone that doesn't need a cover.

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Anonymous wrote:MB here and I just don't get why you all just don't buy protectitive covers for your phones... My nanny broke her phone three times in the last year (not because of my kids' actions, just because of type of flooring we have and only 1 time out of 3 on the job), and after first time I asked her and she said she'll get the cover "tomorrow"... Then it was that she was "looking for the perfect one", and I suggested amazon... I lost count how many times our phones or IPad were dropped, and I had to replace the cover once, but it was just the cover... Why not buy the toughest covers if you work around kids?

In OP's situation I would offer to pay, but I would request cover for subsequent phones.

Because the "toughest covers" cost $80/90 and not all of us have the luxury of affording that. Seriously, were all of you MB's born with a silver spoon in your mouth?

You are an idiot. You can get the Otterbox on Amazon for between $20-30 depending on what color you want. I have used them for years with all my iphones and have never broke a screen. I agree with this poster. It's stupid to have a $800 phone and not have it in a good case, especially if you are around kids a lot.

Anonymous wrote:MB here and I just don't get why you all just don't buy protectitive covers for your phones... My nanny broke her phone three times in the last year (not because of my kids' actions, just because of type of flooring we have and only 1 time out of 3 on the job), and after first time I asked her and she said she'll get the cover "tomorrow"... Then it was that she was "looking for the perfect one", and I suggested amazon... I lost count how many times our phones or IPad were dropped, and I had to replace the cover once, but it was just the cover... Why not buy the toughest covers if you work around kids?

In OP's situation I would offer to pay, but I would request cover for subsequent phones.

Because the "toughest covers" cost $80/90 and not all of us have the luxury of affording that. Seriously, were all of you MB's born with a silver spoon in your mouth?

MB here and I just don't get why you all just don't buy protectitive covers for your phones... My nanny broke her phone three times in the last year (not because of my kids' actions, just because of type of flooring we have and only 1 time out of 3 on the job), and after first time I asked her and she said she'll get the cover "tomorrow"... Then it was that she was "looking for the perfect one", and I suggested amazon... I lost count how many times our phones or IPad were dropped, and I had to replace the cover once, but it was just the cover... Why not buy the toughest covers if you work around kids?

In OP's situation I would offer to pay, but I would request cover for subsequent phones.

Sorry, it sucks, but you can't do anything but pay to replace it yourself. It was an accident and partially your own fault for leaving it out there (and not realizing that it was in danger when the charges were getting out of control).

OMG Who the f*** are you people!! Seriously, who DOESN'T put their phone on the table?

Yes, a flying fork could "put an eye out" (hahaha), and yes, a phone or ipad or pair of glasses or literally ANYTHING could fall off of a table and break. It was an accident and in no way indicates anything about OP's abilities as a nanny.

My the bubbles you ladies must live in with your flip phones...

Our nanny's phone fell out of her pocket while she was playing with our kids at the park, and it broke. It was not in a case.

I paid the deductible on her replacement insurance because these things happen when you're with kids, and she shouldn't have to spend her money when it's our kids.

HOWEVER, I asked her to get a good case for the new one, and to make sure she had the warranty plan.

I'm an MB. I would happily provide a cheap, basic, phone for our nanny if I wanted the level of communication you're describing OP.

I would less happily pay for full replacement cost of a high end phone if it wasn't in an otterbox case or something equally protective.

If you want a high end phone that's fine, but if your work environment is high risk for breakage (as is yours by your description) then you need to plan for that better. Some level of responsibility for this is on you.