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Nanny troubles

32 replies

Gwynethread · 23/11/2016 19:06

My Nanny used be chatty, warm and eager to see us. She would cook and really go above and beyond. Recently though she has started to become distant and almost monosyllabic in nature. The other day I noticed she was just sitting daydreaming on the sofa, obviously that's fine now and again but it is happening more and more frequently. I tried to bring it up in polite conversation but she just changes the subject before I can properly broach it. At the end of the day I want my old nanny back, she's like a different person. What should I do?

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ClarissaDarling · 30/11/2016 19:30

Am surprised this is still standing! Off to see if other 'nonsense' one is!

minipie · 30/11/2016 19:28

Same as Nanny nonsense thread

Goingtobeawesome · 30/11/2016 19:26

Stupid thread

Nicadooby · 28/11/2016 20:59

Isn't this the same thread as Nanny nonsense?

PotteringAlong · 26/11/2016 12:47

You don't pay her?! Is she your slave?!

Longislandicetee · 26/11/2016 12:44

Sorry OP but eh?Grin

Blondeshavemorefun · 26/11/2016 12:24

a wind up?

if she is a nanny who looks after children you need to pay her

if she is grandma then flowers etc would be nice

waits for outcome

dailymailarecunts · 25/11/2016 20:06

I have NO idea what is going on, but I love this thread so much Grin

RentANDBills · 25/11/2016 19:53

I'm still confused as to the set up here?
Is this a paid Nanny or a family member?

anotherdayanothersquabble · 24/11/2016 12:04

I suspect she is either having problems in her life outside of work or is depressed.

If there are aspects of her job that she is not doing, you can raise them.gently.

I would also set some time aside when there are no distractions and ask her how she is and if there is anything you can do to help.

salsamad · 24/11/2016 11:40

Maybe you have been taking advantage of her good nature and she's begun to realise it. Perhaps you should have offered benefits for all her extra work - an extra day off or a voucher - anything to let her know she's appreciated. You need to have an honest chat with her and discuss any issues.

NickyEds · 24/11/2016 11:35

So she's a paid nanny (not a family member)who used to do extra work for free and has now stopped?

YoungPretenderMortificado · 24/11/2016 11:34
Confused

Did she clarify? Confused

Optimist1 · 24/11/2016 11:32

Now that you've clarified a very misleading OP, Gwyneth I can tell you categorically that she's thinkg "All this cooking and going above and beyond is too much! I wish Gwyneth would realise that grandmothers are not the help - we're here to be cherished."

YoungPretenderMortificado · 24/11/2016 11:31

WHO IS SHE, OP?

Gwynethread · 24/11/2016 11:30

Hi Guys, Thank you. I meant payed her extra for cooking. Maybe that could be it. I will confront her and see if that's the issue.

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AndShesGone · 24/11/2016 11:28

Are you talking about a dog ? HmmConfused

FilledSoda · 24/11/2016 11:23

you know youre on the childcare topic?

FilledSoda · 24/11/2016 11:21

This is hilarious Grin

YoungPretenderMortificado · 24/11/2016 11:21

Is this entire thread a text predict fail? Did you mean Granny? Confused

Or do you use your Granny as a Nanny and not pay her?

Leeloo2 · 24/11/2016 11:19

Maybe she's dreaming about what she could do with the money if you actually paid her?

EssentialHummus · 24/11/2016 11:13

Sigh. Um, if she's your granny, sit her down with a nice cuppa and ask if there's anything bothering her that you can help with.

If she's not your granny, much the same, but ask specifically whether there's anything about the work/house/DC which is on her mind.

NickyEds · 24/11/2016 11:08

Do you means Nanny as short for Grandma? Is it your mum/MIL? Nanny generally means a childcare professional who looks after your children in your home.

Dozer · 24/11/2016 11:07

Or do you mean you have never paid her to cook etc?

VivienneWestwoodsKnickers · 24/11/2016 11:06

Hang on, are you talking about your Grandmother or a nanny who you have hired to look after your children?

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