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Nanny damaged food processor

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SuiGeneris · 27/03/2019 13:45

Our nanny has become increasingly distracted during her notice period and a few days ago left the food running while she was doing something else (unclear what as the children were not around). Somehow the large Kenwood mixer ended up on the floor and it is seriously damaged. The quote for repairing is £100 and they might well be unable to repair it. What would you do?

Accidents happen, of course, but one needs to take care and I suspect the nanny set the food processor running and left the room. We use the food processor a lot, so having it out of action for a month is in itself a problem. Let alone the fact that we might have to buy a new machine at >300gbp. And no apologies.

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MsInconspicuous · 27/03/2019 20:32

Perhaps making sure that your child wasn't in any danger? God. I'm glad I don't work for you!

MsInconspicuous · 27/03/2019 20:31

Id say accidents happen and it be "one of those things".

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SuiGeneris · 27/03/2019 20:15

I do accept accidents happen but at the same time care needs to be taken and, as the children were at school, I struggle to see what urgent matter could have called her away so urgently she could not switch off the mixer before going.
And the complete lack of apology is annoying. We would not have made her pay anyway but I would have expected her at least to offer to cover the repairs. And apologise.

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Lisette1940 · 27/03/2019 13:51

I have a large Kenwood which was edging towards the edge of the counter on top speed when my back was turned. I think she should have apologised but I wouldn't charge her for the damage. It's just one of those things.

BlueMerchant · 27/03/2019 13:50

Even if she admits she left the room with food processor running you can't really expect her to pay. She will know you are upset about this and will likely be extra careful in future but there's not a lot you can do.

nutellalove · 27/03/2019 13:49

Personally I'd write it off since she's leaving anyway and just pay for a new one. I'd sort of mention though that she shouldn't be careless like that and good it was a kitchen appliance and not a child.

Her behaviour is bad though. If I were in her position I'd be very apologetic and would have replaced it as soon as I broke it.

babysharkah · 27/03/2019 13:49

I'd accept accidents happen

wigglypiggly · 27/03/2019 13:48

I'd buy a cheaper mixer.

coffeecoffeecofffee · 27/03/2019 13:47

I wouldn't be asking her to replace it/pay for repairs personally as accidents do happen and she may well have had to leave the room urgently to attend to one of your children. Rather a mixer got broken over a child!

They always say, don't own things you can't easily replace.Wink