would you do something about it? And what exactly would you do.
Yes, I have gone a changed my name for this. Partly because I want good sound unbiased advise but mostly to protect my nanny, whom I don't want to be too hard on.
Genreally speaking, I like her, she works hard (usually), and the kids like her.
But...
Since breaking up with her boyfriend (he did the breaking up) she has been suffering from insomnia, her attention to detail (largely but not exclusively attention to tidying up), and sort her general level of enthusiasm has dropped. I think she is probably showing some classic signs of depression. But, honestly, Im not really sure what those are.
And a tiny littl part of me is wondering at what point this behaviour becomes a risk to the welfare of my kids, whom she sometimes looks after for a three or four day stretch on her own.
Perhaps it is just a phase and not really anything to worry about. But I wondered if any employers or nannies out there could share any experience.
If you know who I am, please don't reveal my identity, mostly for the protection of my nanny's identity, not mine.