To think the nanny shouldn't have been drinking alcohol?

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Idonthavemytoolsmycloak · 20/02/2025 22:07

Went for a meal tonight and on the next table were two small children and someone who later said she was their nanny (not grandmother) and only had them three days a week. She was drinking beer, quite large ones, and joking that she was so stressed on the days she had them that she needed the alcohol. She clearly didn't think she was doing anything wrong! I'm afraid I was well and truly judgy! What do others think?

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LoveBluey · 20/02/2025 23:12

Maybe she was their mother and just joking about being the nanny because she knew you'd judge. Not the funniest joke but clearly could get a reaction from you.

DaniMontyRae · 20/02/2025 23:07

Was it her who clarified that she was working as a nanny rather than being a nanny(grandmother)?
I don't think anybody should have multiple drinks when looking after young children.

Notoironing · 20/02/2025 23:02

I don’t think it’s nice to say that in front of the children. Also not acceptable to drink alcohol if she’s working.

Ladyluckinred · 20/02/2025 22:59

How did this conversation even start? Did she just randomly tell you this? Or did you start a conversation?

If she was driving, yeah I’d be concerned, but I would about anyone, kids present or not.

mindutopia · 20/02/2025 22:59

No one should be drinking alcohol when they are being paid to look after someone’s children. It wouldn’t be acceptable if a nursery worker or childminder was doing it, of course it’s not okay for a nanny. I assume she was actually a nanny, not their granny who goes by nanny? My MIL drinks like a fish when looking after my dc (hence she does not anymore).

JazzyJelly · 20/02/2025 22:54

Not beer?! Hang the witch!

ImDoneOnceAndForAll · 20/02/2025 22:50

Was she on her own with just the children?

neverknowinglyunreasonable · 20/02/2025 22:49

I think this is none of our business.

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