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please help the family drive me mad

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mojenko31 · 25/02/2008 00:12

hi everyone.
I just want to ask you if you know anyone in Hackney area who need part-time or full-time nanny.
the family where im working now is crazy.i cant stay there any longer.im desperate for new job.please help
thank you all

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Page62 · 25/02/2008 09:24

have a look at nannyjob.co.uk
are you with any agencies? you should call a few.
how long have you been with this family? will you be able to get a good reference from them? if not, have you worked for other families before that can give you a good reference?

what aspects of their behaviour are driving you crazy?

eleusis · 25/02/2008 11:24

How can we help them?

chelsygirl · 25/02/2008 11:26

gumtree?

good luck finding another job

mojenko31 · 27/02/2008 00:58

Hi thanks for help!
Page yes I have previous family when I worked as au-pair for 3 years so I have fantastic reference from them.And you asking what driving me crazy?

ok I try to explain litlle bit.They are both working as a psychologist so they have really funny way how to bring the child up.So for example the lady said to me leave the child she is 4 now to sleep in the afternoon just 22 and half minutes.Can you understand that?or like never tell her off cos she have to feel free what she is doing.so she is chucking food to the bin,lies and telling me horiblle things.I feel awfull cos i dont like that child any more and i can work like that.or dont ask her for hugs and kisses cos she dont want give them any more to her mum.let her paint the walls and after try to clean them and lots of more things.i need change job cos this ano is killing me.

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eleusis · 27/02/2008 08:39

They sound bonkers. Good luck!

You might also look for advice on nannyjob.co.uk, if you haven't already.

bigdonna · 27/02/2008 11:34

sorry am on other side of london i sympathise with you as years ago i worked for a couple who were loopy.i only lasted there 6weeks,the husband chased the wife around house hitting her he was an alcholic.the wife would go and leave front door and all windows open when she went out she would frequently forget to pick girls up from playdates.the atmosphere in the house was bad bad.when i went out the husband use to go in my room he didnt even bother to close draws after being in them .i use to sleep with kids and put a chair against the door luckily i had previous employers who needed someone to look after there kids when they travelled for six weeks.in that time i found another job !!!!!

bigdonna · 27/02/2008 11:36

sorry am on other side of london i sympathise with you as years ago i worked for a couple who were loopy.i only lasted there 6weeks,the husband chased the wife around house hitting her he was an alcholic.the wife would go and leave front door and all windows open when she went out she would frequently forget to pick girls up from playdates.the atmosphere in the house was bad bad.when i went out the husband use to go in my room he didnt even bother to close draws after being in them .i use to sleep with kids and put a chair against the door luckily i had previous employers who needed someone to look after there kids when they travelled for six weeks.in that time i found another job !!!!!

bigdonna · 27/02/2008 11:36

sorry cant spell alcoholic

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