Anonymous
01/27/2019 00:14
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Once where I used to work (in a different field), a documentary was being filmed. It was impossible for me to "just act naturally" knowing that I was being filmed. Being filmed made me feel extremely nervous and uncharacteristicly jittery. It just wasn't for me.
Anonymous
01/09/2019 20:54
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
I don't work with families who have cameras or work from home. I would not want to come to work and would not feel comfortable. And I would not be happy.
Anonymous
01/04/2019 18:07
Subject: Re:Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Team,
We watch our nanny like a hawk. Not that we don't trust her, but we want to make sure she is providing enough stimulation and is 'working'. Lazy Nannies need not apply.
We watch our nanny like a hawk. Not that we don't trust her, but we want to make sure she is providing enough stimulation and is 'working'. Lazy Nannies need not apply.
Anonymous
12/05/2018 21:17
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just because you do not like being watched all day does not mean that you are paranoid or have something to hide.
This is flawed logic at its best.
Some people just are not comfortable being watched by other people, especially their bosses when at work.
They just may feel ill at ease w/attention on them.
I agree.
How about being put on YouTube?
How about hackers?
Some parents are so insecure, they fail to see the full picture.
I have yet to hear of a properly vetted professional nanny harm a child.
Most professional employers have cameras No one is putting you on youtube You are so insecure or have something to hide if you don't want them. Yes, professional nannies harm kids. So do parents. So do teachers. So do coaches. So do many others.
Anonymous
12/05/2018 20:50
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
I’m an mb , our cameras are not only for the nanny. Like a PP said we have people in and out of our house all the time, contractors , cleaning company that doesn’t send the same people every time, random service people etc. it’s basic security in 2018 imo. All the people complaining need to adjust to reality.
Anonymous
12/04/2018 21:51
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Just because you do not like being watched all day does not mean that you are paranoid or have something to hide.
This is flawed logic at its best.
Some people just are not comfortable being watched by other people, especially their bosses when at work.
They just may feel ill at ease w/attention on them.
I agree.
How about being put on YouTube?
How about hackers?
Some parents are so insecure, they fail to see the full picture.
I have yet to hear of a properly vetted professional nanny harm a child.
Anonymous
12/04/2018 13:38
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No one in their right mind can sit here & honestly say that they sincerely have zero issue about being filmed all day long.
I find it akin to having one’s boss stand over their shoulders the entire day w/a clipboard.
It is micromanagement at its worst.
The people that are responding that cameras are okay are likely parents who employ a Nanny.
The logic is very clear here.
No mistake or interpretation.
If you do not 100% trust your child’s caregiver, then do not have children unless you can afford to stay home w/them!!
It’s not rocket science.[/quote
We fired our nanny - when our youngest dropped her nap but still came home at 12 noon, the nanny would just leave her alone from 12-4pm when older child came home (to then play with younger one and nanny once again did not engage either). So sad to check the motion feed and see the bored 4 yo. Then when we signed 4 yo up for some early afternoon classes the nanny bitched it was to much work and didn't like driving our vehicle 2 miles to MyGym. lazy. and fired.
PP, what exactly do you mean the nanny would "leave her alone?" As in left her in her room by herself or the child played in front of the nanny but nanny did not engage? Either way it's so lazy, but at least in the latter scenario, the nanny is there and providing companionship/nominal supervision.
Anonymous
12/04/2018 07:45
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:BTW, no one has time to watch even more than 10 minutes of feed. More like a minute here or there or check that they made it to class on time, or napped well. BFD.
You'd be surprised.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 23:46
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I think it is a very unfair position to have you in a position where a Male (her husband) has all-day video + audio access to you.
You just met him, barely know him yet are expected to give your consent for him to watch & listen to you anytime he wants to.
This is just sick.
Ask the Mom if she could just have access to the footage.
Let the Mom know your concerns and I am sure she will understand completely.
No one would feel comfortable w/a stranger Male having video/sound access to a brand new Woman in the house.
Especially today w/the current #metoo movement going on.
It’s best for the man to not be involved in watching a stranger who is Female.
Err on the side of caution.
ALWAYS!!
Plus these cameras get hacked just like computers and it could be some creepy, pedophile watching the Nanny from across the street.
Security is the biggest issue in not setting up home cameras.
The above poster is 100% correct. There needs to be limits in the written contract how the video footage can be used on social media.
This is important. You don't want to see yourself on YouTube without your written permission. There are lots of irresponsible and spiteful parents out there.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 22:20
Subject: Re:Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Again (I am sure I probably responded to this thread months ago) I am a nanny who is happy with cameras in the house and yard. I work really hard with my charge and want the parents to see me work. I encourage new parents to get cameras as all the nannies I know work fricking hard all the time and their employers should see it.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 22:06
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:No one in their right mind can sit here & honestly say that they sincerely have zero issue about being filmed all day long.
I find it akin to having one’s boss stand over their shoulders the entire day w/a clipboard.
It is micromanagement at its worst.
The people that are responding that cameras are okay are likely parents who employ a Nanny.
The logic is very clear here.
No mistake or interpretation.
If you do not 100% trust your child’s caregiver, then do not have children unless you can afford to stay home w/them!!
It’s not rocket science.[/quote
We fired our nanny - when our youngest dropped her nap but still came home at 12 noon, the nanny would just leave her alone from 12-4pm when older child came home (to then play with younger one and nanny once again did not engage either). So sad to check the motion feed and see the bored 4 yo. Then when we signed 4 yo up for some early afternoon classes the nanny bitched it was to much work and didn't like driving our vehicle 2 miles to MyGym. lazy. and fired.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 22:03
Subject: Re:Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I expect cameras and they do not bother me one bit.
Bottom line:
It is a personal choice.
Some people do not mind, while others may be bothered by it.
To each his own obviously.
Just like abortion, gay marriage & Trump....
There will always be a division of opinion on the matter.
I just happen to find them off-putting + creepy.
+ 1
+ 2
I must agree. Parent insecurity is an issue.
So? It is their house and a nanny is their at will employee. Does it really matter why?
Our cameras went it for checking in on:
Kids and schedule, napping;
Construction workers doing work in/on the house, Cleaners weekly
Babysitters and nanny
Security when traveling
Anonymous
12/03/2018 22:01
Subject: Re:Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Here is the truth: Nannies who oppose cameras in their place of employment don't want their employers to see them on their phones constantly. Period. End of ridiculous thread.
I am a nanny. I know lots of other nannies. And this is the ONLY reason they don't like cameras. Don't be fooled by the nonsense-excuses on this thread, Parents.
This. 100%.
Once my kids were 4 and 5 they told me all about nanny and her phone, games, music.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 22:00
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
BTW, no one has time to watch even more than 10 minutes of feed. More like a minute here or there or check that they made it to class on time, or napped well. BFD.
Anonymous
12/03/2018 21:59
Subject: Another Camera Query.....Ugh!!.......
It's fine, my family has one in family room and one in each kid room. Not in basement or another couch room I rest in. It is fine. Plus door is code entry so know if I am late, can look it up.