Originally I wasn't a nanny. I was a tutor and music practice supervisor to a child. But gradually I became a nanny to the family.I study in mornings and as they need me only after school it works fine schedule-wise.
One day the family got a puppy. I don't mind dogs. I actually think they are cute. But I have no idea how to take care of them and especially I dislike the poo business... The family asked me if I disliked dogs. I told them my honest view - I liked them but I was not very keen on becoming a dog sitter/dealing with poo... They reassured me they would teach their DCs how to look after the dog including poo picking so I wouldn't need to do anything. They also found a day care for the dog so he only comes back home at around 5pm during weekdays.
However, the dog still poos at home. And when he pooed, the children call me and expect me to clear them. I told them their mum told me they would know how to do it so I wouldn't need to do clearing poo. They seem to know what to do actually, but probably don't want to do it, and still expect me to pick them and wipe the floor and so on.
I feel guilty to tell them to do it, even though the parents said it's their job. They are so brilliant to make an excuse why I should do it/they can't do it... But I really really dislike DEALING WITH POO!!!
As a nanny, I do some light house-keeping such as dishes and tidying kids' laundries. Then leaving poo on the floor seems to be also my job... But is't it?? Do you think refusing to clear dog poo as a nanny is unreasonable behaviour?? Today I left poo on the floor and the mum cleared when she's back home...
But I do feel their request becomes endless. I even use my car to taxi the children for after school clubs. And now dog poo?? Really???