Anonymous wrote:While I don't think exposing your bra or tummy in your employers home is appropriate, I totally get falling out on the couch to 'COOL OFF.' First thing, as a former infant, 2 and 3 year-old teacher, we definitely don't sweat as much- when it's too hot, we are not even allowed to go outside or are limited to 15-30 minutes. As a nanny, the parents don't care- take them babies outside!
In this heat, I am sweaty as soon as I take the double stroller from the house to the front porch, it's a lot of work; plus, were out with the kids for HOURS at a time pushing a stroller with a human and luggage. Although I am not surrounded by camera's, I do pass out on the couch and encourage the children to join me, until we all cool down (maybe 5-10 minutes). On days when its super hot or we've gone swimming, I change my clothes (after I have collapsed on the couch for a few minutes) and even take showers- the parents actually told me "feel free to take showers," and I have soap, lotion, deodorant and a change of clothes at both houses (nanny share)- but I only take the shower when the kids go down for nap.
My suggestion would be to not expose yourself but it most definitely okay to lay on the couch to collect yourself. Bring a change of clothes, wipe down with a wash cloth, take a shower and turn down the AC before you leave. If my nanny family told me not to turn the AC down passed 76 and it feels like 105 degrees outside, i'd quit! That's still hot! If your DB has seen your body, its really nothing you can do and not to be an ass, but you brought that on yourself- if men have something to look at, they're going to look, doesn't matter if they're married (not all men) and we all know this. So ppl saying they have access to porn etc. umm, they can check out both nanny and Brandy from whatever site
P.s. I use to make my 2 and up class lay on the floor (me included) when we came inside from the playground to cool off and get ready to transition to the next activity- so pp's who are talking about laying down at work, BYE!