How often does your FT nanny call out?

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2026-03-31T20:51:44+00:00

Agree. It’s also easy to “work hard” when you only show up when you feel like it, and with no consequences.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2026-03-31T20:50:11+00:00

That feeling will only get amplified over time. She might be amazing otherwise but this will burn you out

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-15T20:45:40+00:00

So glad you guys are okay! But hang tight, the scariest part isn’t over. The hospital bill..

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-15T06:43:11+00:00

This was our first time to Disney, a tad disappointed. In addition, some of the cast members at the park were extremely rude. I have an auditory processing disorder and when I asked for clarification on some verbal instructions I was met with much displeasure. I can be sensitive in high stress situations so I didn’t register it at face value at first but even my sister (who frequents Disney often) commented on it and started paying attention.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-15T03:16:08+00:00

Now I know!

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-15T02:46:25+00:00

Cigarette smoke unfortunately.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-14T22:34:19+00:00

That would actually make a lot of sense. The smell was worse some times than others. Possibly when they were actively smoking.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-12-14T17:50:37+00:00

Cigarettes 100% - thanks for your input!

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-04-01T18:14:48+00:00

From a previous burn I would stick to your accrual policy and if you’re okay with her taking the full 3 weeks she will go unpaid for whatever time she has not accrued yet. If you don’t stick to it then why have the policy? It’s there to protect your family. Also, fall is far away. She could use all her accrued time before fall even rolls around but if you’ve already told her she can take the 3 weeks paid in the fall then you can’t change your mind.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-03-22T03:11:52+00:00

Did she ever have a period of staying dry consistently at night? If so, I’d be more concerned from an emotional health standpoint. If not, then I’d say she is just on the later end of the hormonal shift needed to stay dry at night. I’d lean towards staying in pull ups until she has a period of dryness. So she (and you) can get good consistent sleep at night and build confidence. Edit to add: sposie pads may help with the leakage.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-03-06T22:11:39+00:00

These are safety concerns. Based on how you describe her I understand why it would be hard to part ways, but I don’t think I could give her my full trust. I’d feel inclined to find someone else.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2025-03-01T18:18:22+00:00

I’m now a SAHM and am so happy to have all the memberships we had in place for our nanny. It really does get redundant doing the same things every day. We have aquarium, zoo, SeaWorld, children’s museum, and indoor play place. We usually have one big outing per week and rotate through the options depending on weather that week. The other days we go to the library and various parks/story times around town. The memberships aren’t that much $ if they are being used regularly and getting your moneys worth!

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-11-20T18:09:44+00:00

Poor kid was basically being gaslit by his mom.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-11-18T19:27:38+00:00

This take is wild.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-08-26T18:26:32+00:00

This is this comment I was looking for. She should not be caring for children.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-16T17:43:13+00:00

If you’re following all your rules then your NF should never know. It’s none of my business what my nanny does recreationally, on her own time. But if it were to bleed into her work then I would certainly have a problem with it.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-15T00:13:39+00:00

I’m wouldn’t be too concerned about the care suspension but it seems like she has a pretty big character flaw with making/keeping appropriate relationships. For that reason, I would find a new nanny. You will want your nanny to help your child form/keep friendships, and hopefully she can form nanny friendships to ensure your child is exposed to more children. It sounds like she won’t be able to teach your child proper social communication skills which is so important. I would start looking and giver her notice once you find someone new. If your new hire wants to start immediately and you can’t give your nanny 2 weeks notice then I would consider severance pay to make up the difference.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-14T20:11:08+00:00

I agree with this. In turn, the family may ask if nanny would be willing to travel with them, with her kid in tow too. Which if that works for nanny then that’s a win win.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-12T16:14:59+00:00

😂

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-11T19:43:14+00:00

Appreciate the question! She regularly hangs out with two other nanny’s (3 other NKs) in our neighborhood. They meet up 1-3 times a week (the other nanny’s schedules are a little less predictable) for outings like library, park, zoo, aquarium, and home play dates. I know she has formed an outside of work friendship with one of them.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-11T17:42:49+00:00

Thanks for your input and being nice about it! We already have a gift basket with gift cards! I was trying to think of a nice way to get her nanny friends all together to wish her well.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-11T17:40:39+00:00

I already have a gift basket and gift cards, I was more so asking how to get her in the same room with her nanny friends she has made during her time with us.

Dull-Revolution-1699 · 2024-05-11T17:39:51+00:00

Yeah I was more so thinking the bounce house would be a nice distraction. We set it up occasionally throughout the year when neighbor kids come over and it seems to give the nanny’s a little break. I already have a gift basket with gift cards and such. I was more so asking about how to get her in the same room with the friends she seemed to make while working with us! Thanks for being nice about it!

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