To be shocked that my nanny cant cope with looking after my children full time in the holidays ?

[demandingboss]

Thats it really. We were away for the first 2 weeks.She has had them for 3 weeks and only has this week to go then she has a week off which is costing me a fortune to cover and then she has 3 days one week and 2 days the next and they are back to school.

Told me this am that she cant cope with having them 11 hors a day in the hols its just too exhausting and she spent all weekend in bed feeling poorly with the stress of it all.

She gets paid full time wages all year rund and has lots of perks ( and I maen lots ).

She seemed to be suggesting that they could go to holiday club so she could get on with some studying during the day!!!

I was so gobsmacked I just left and acme to work!

To be honest Im not expecting to get any replies to this as you will I am sure be too shocked to type!

that is shite

How many kids?
How old?
How much do you pay her?

YANBU (unless you have 2 year old sextuplets)

She wants you to pay her and pay for summer camp so she can (be paid to) study! No wonder you are shocked!

. when I first read your title I assumed you meant it was your elderly granma who was struggling! sounds like she's not exactly suited to the job does it...

hey moondog
are you having fun
(sorry for hijack)

Fancy a swap again Oct h/t? Or will you be there again?

Goodness me, is she getting proper nanny wage? I'd suggest she spends her time at the weekend relaxing positively instead of wallowing in bed. You're a mum, not her mum.

impossible to answer without knowing how many kids and what ages.

2 children 7 and 9........£300 a week net plus free car , food accomodation and all bills...........

Yes CD. Tis wonderful Housekeeper rustling up dinner as I speak.
Not sure of dh's time off. Will discuss v soon.

keep me in mind if a vacancy arises!

No, you are not being unreasonable!

Go back to her - the sooner the better - and tell her that what she is doing is what you contracted her to do. If she can't fulfil the contract then you will find someone who can.

Hmm, she istaking piss yes.
Study for what???

Find a replacement. You''ll probably get one if you ask on here! She sounds crap.

Has she been previously able to "cope" during holiday periods?

2 children!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's having a laugh unless she is very inexperienced. Yes exhausting (well if they're bickering all the time it is mentally very wearing) but it's her job for which I think she seems well paid!

agree with soapy. Its not like you are as large as the von trapp family. She should be able to cope with 2 at that age as a nanny.

moondog - you should start the 'what's for dinner thread' - I always look to see what delightful meal you've had...

Get another nanny, shes rubbish!

2 school age kids , tis a doddle!

she is really taking the p*ss. id look for another nanny.

That doesn't sound that hard, particularly for someone who has chosen to work as a nanny. Yes, I'm sure it's harder work than in term time, but she could have planned things to do.

she has 20 years experience. DS can be a little challenging at times but I think its becuase he is bored.

But then arent I paying her to deal with that ?

Sorry....CD have you been to Maine yet?

20 years experience and she can't deal with your children?? I think that she is taking the piss