Family's Cheating on me!

[Applefruitcake]

So, I just started working with a new family this week. It is supposed to be an ongoing position - 2 days a week. Everything (seemingly) went well on the first day, but then when I came back for the second day (there was a gap between days) I found out they had another nanny is between! Is this normal practice? Should I be worried about my job?

Sounds more like some sort of job share you weren't aware of

The other nanny likely has another role and they didn't want to lose her. Totally normal imo

They may want two part time so there’s potential back up if one is ill.

They’re not cheating on you! Jesus

It’s not that unusual to have two nannies, I’ve done 2/3 days a week for multiple families who have another nanny on the other days - most commonly because they had one nanny first who couldn’t do all days needed so hired a second for those days

It sounded like she was new too (I didn't want to ask questions), also the mum has just gone back to work so most likely isn't a case of an existing nanny who couldn't do certain days.

The back-up nanny idea sounds more likely. I'm wondering if they're trialling us out at the same time and planning on choosing one.

BTW the cheating thing was just a lighthearted joke

Sounds like 2 part time nannies BUT I do find it unusual that they never mentioned anything. I would just ask, honestly.

@Applefruitcake
I'm wondering if they're trialling us out at the same time and planning on choosing one.

I think this is very likely. How old are the children? You may find out from them.

@Landof

Sounds like 2 part time nannies BUT I do find it unusual that they never mentioned anything. I would just ask, honestly.

Yes, they never mentioned anything beforehand nor did they ask if I was available on the extra day the other nanny was there. You're right, I could try to bring it up casually. I don't mind if they want two nannies, but just want to know if my job is in danger

[quote TheOccupier]@Applefruitcake
I'm wondering if they're trialling us out at the same time and planning on choosing one.

I think this is very likely. How old are the children? You may find out from them.[/quote]
This is what I'm worried may be the case. The baby is only 6 months old (just 1 child) so not much chance there 😅

If they are trialling you both without informing you then that is pretty awful of them. I wouldn't want to work for people like that. You should both turn down the jobs and get better employers 😂

Weird they didn’t mention it at interview

My first thought is that they're hedging their bets (esp with the current Covid situation) that it's better to have 2 nannies so that if one is isolating/sick, they will at least have childcare part of the week? And they could be thinking they might be able to get the non-sick nanny to cover? It does seem strange they haven't told you though!

Did you find out yet?

@sweetbellyhigh

Did you find out yet?

I haven't been back yet but will update if I find out anything