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sack nanny after neighbours spoke to us about observed behaviour

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oldshprite · 09/02/2026 20:12

we’ve employed a nanny to cover for our regular one over the past 2 weeks and we were planning to continue part time in the future, to supplement our reg nannys hours. found her via a babysitting website, so no personal recommendation. she seemed ok, not super warm at first but ok. we had a visit from the downstairs neighbours today, they came to say they are concerned about the new nannys behaviour as theyve noticed her visibly annoyed when our child was crying and left her to cry at some distance from her ‘for a long time’, displayed lack of patience, etc.
i felt as if i have no other option but to sack her, immediately. aibu? feel a bit bad in not giving her a chance to explain/investigate but equally feel uncomfortable leaving my child with her

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onlyliquoranointsyou · 09/02/2026 20:17

Do people really just find babysitters on random websites and say 'you'll do' 😐

ImNotTheEvilTwin · 09/02/2026 20:15

Are you just planning on sacking her or actually getting the nanny’s version of events? There may be a reasonable explanation that your neighbour isn’t privy too.

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