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AIBU?

to sack cleaner who went through my laundry basket?

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Noendofideas · 19/01/2016 22:03

Long story short; new cleaner- job includes washing and ironing DC clothes. All tasks written out and agreed. Not doing a fantastic job generally but today discovered she has gone through my laundry basket and done some of my washing. Hasn't done any dc washing. I expressly said no need to touch my stuff. When asked why she said she forgot it was supposed to just be the dc washing. I am absolutely livid that she went through my laundry basket, which is full and thought this was acceptable. I want to sack her immediately but DH thinks I am being unfair and it was just a stupid mistake. Who is bu?

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Griphook · 19/01/2016 22:05

Why are you livid? What do you think she was doing? She said she forgot, why isn't that good enough?

It's sounds like a complete over reaction on your part.

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Catsize · 19/01/2016 22:05

You are. You said 'no need to', rather than 'don't'. She probably thought she was doing you a favour.

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Mamagin · 19/01/2016 22:05

You.

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se22mother · 19/01/2016 22:06

Yabu. She was trying to help.

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kali110 · 19/01/2016 22:06

What???

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Eminado · 19/01/2016 22:07

Oh my goodness!!! Calm down!
What was in your laundry basket to cause this level of overreaction?!

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wizzywig · 19/01/2016 22:07

Eh? Not understanding the livid. Unless your kids dont have any cleaned ironed clothes and its too late to get the machine on. Id be annoyed about that

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SwearyInn · 19/01/2016 22:07

Please sack her - spare her the nightmare of working for a fucking arse any longer.

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dementedpixie · 19/01/2016 22:07

I think you are overreacting really. You want to sack someone for washing your clothes which is a bit daft

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LaPharisienne · 19/01/2016 22:07

You're crazy! I would fall before her and prostrate myself with gratitude.

(My cleaner does my laundry and has done for years)
(best thing ever)
(I will always love her a little bit for it)

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LaurieFairyCake · 19/01/2016 22:07

Unless you think she was sniffing your pants you're being a bit unreasonable

Simple mistake

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IoraRua · 19/01/2016 22:07

You're unreasonable. I hope your cleaner finds a person who is less prone to overreacting to work for, for their sake.

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AddToBasket · 19/01/2016 22:08

YABU. Seriously, all cleaners come and go. Try to keep them as long as you can and try to keep them happyish - that way you will get the best out of them.

Buy another laundry bin and explain 'please do THAT ONE, but NOT the other'

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backwardpossom · 19/01/2016 22:08

YABU. Sounds like a genuine mistake. You sound slightly scary. I wouldn't want to work for someone who is livid about a mix up over what laundry to do/not do.

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Kittykatmacbill · 19/01/2016 22:08

Yabu.

How does she get the children's clothes without going in the laundry basket?

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FlatOnTheHill · 19/01/2016 22:09

YABU and sound like you need to calm down. Cant believe this has made you livid and you want to sack the poor woman.
Actually you would be doing her a favour. You sound like a precious nightmare.

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Redglitter · 19/01/2016 22:09

Livid cos she's done a bit of washing

Jeez there's really nowhere quite like MN for some serious over reacting Hmm

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omri · 19/01/2016 22:10

I think yabu and over-reacting.
Are you embarrassed at her seeing your dirty knickers?
It's not a sack-able offence.
Relax and if it makes you feel better make a list of every one of her tasks and then be explicit that you do not want anything else done.

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wigglesrock · 19/01/2016 22:11

She made a mistake - she's new to your house, what you require/don't require - I can't think of anyone I know who hasn't fucked up to some degree in the first few months of a new job. I wouldn't sack her, but to be very honest I can't imagine being that precious about dirty clothes.

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UterusUterusGhali · 19/01/2016 22:11

She'd have to "go through it" to find garments of the same type that can be washed together.

Agree with getting two baskets if it's that big of a deal. Confused

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Whatdoidohelp · 19/01/2016 22:11

First world problems.

You overreacted. She thought she was helping. You say she isn't doing a good job anyway, is this a reason you've found to bin her?

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Bluebird79 · 19/01/2016 22:11

Christ, you are a bit precious about some dirty knickers aren't you? Does it matter?

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Sunbeam1112 · 19/01/2016 22:12

Wow you having ago at this poor cleaner. If your that bothered clean your house yourself. Sounds like there will no pleasing you.

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Noendofideas · 19/01/2016 22:12

I am a bit hormonal it must be said. I just don't understand how someone could make that mistake. My laundry basket is on my wardrobe. You have to go and look for it. The DC's laundry baskets are clear as day in their bedrooms.

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