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Nannies (or nanny employers can answer) are you still working for non key workers?

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Hugglespuffed · 26/03/2020 08:21

I'm interested to see how many nannies are still going in to work at the moment to non key workers?

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Sammymommy · 26/03/2020 12:28

Not working here (still paid), they are non key workers.

Honestly, I wouldn't take a taxi if they asked me to come, that is a sure way to catch Covid19. I would walk (which would be almost 2 hours each way) or take the bus.

nannynick · 26/03/2020 12:06

Not working for non-keyworkers.
Am working for a family where both parents are keyworkers.
Have had all working hours changed as parents shifts keep changing. Flexibility is key at this time so that keyworkers can do their assigned duties and fit as well as possible with their colleagues.

AnnieAnt · 26/03/2020 12:04

I've told our nanny not to come in - she would only be going from hers to ours but neither of us are key workers so am following the spirit of the guidance to limit any spread.

I can't see how any nanny can work and observe social distancing - and as I understand the guidance, this is a key requirement.

Still paying her and hope she's back before too long - have four DC to co-ordinate including one preschooler so no hope of working again until she does (fortunately I work term time only but am self-employed).

MissyEllyPants · 26/03/2020 12:00

8by8, she can legitimately travel in, but she won't be able to observe the 2 metre rule. I'm not saying she shouldn't work, that's down to both of you. Only you know whether you absolutely have to have her there.
As for these arseholes who are sunbathing-nannies, when this is all over, get the hell out!

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Hugglespuffed · 26/03/2020 09:57

Thanks for all the responses so far.

@LottieBees19 that is shocking!

I feel lucky to work for some great people..

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MolyHolyGuacamole · 26/03/2020 09:47

@LottieBees19 I've heard of nannies being forced in while parents sun in the garden. People really showing their true colours now.

LottieBees19 · 26/03/2020 09:31

Yes still working.
My nanny bosses are not key workers.
One is not even working at home but going for long bike rides and runs.
One child is a baby so close contact.

MolyHolyGuacamole · 26/03/2020 09:27

It's funny that parents are only following the advice about not being able to work from home but happily ignoring the ability to social distance should you HAVE to go in. How are nannies changing your baby and getting them dressed while keeping their distance?

Nannies (or nanny employers can answer) are you still working for non key workers?
Zhx3 · 26/03/2020 08:48

Our nanny hasn't been coming for a couple of weeks now. I'm wfh at the moment and my dc are school age so we muddle through.

8by8 · 26/03/2020 08:48

She’s full time with us and is otherwise just staying home.

If you work for a few families obv there’s more of an infection risk.

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Hugglespuffed · 26/03/2020 08:46

Thanks for replying :) do you know if she works for any other families too or are you her only family?

I'm trying to work out what to do for my families for the best

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8by8 · 26/03/2020 08:30

Our nanny still comes to us. We read the rules carefully - her job absolutely cannot be done from home, so she can legitimately travel in. To protect her and us we’re paying for her to get taxis to and from work rather than needing to use the tube.

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