This is becoming farcical, people. I’m talking to a candidate.
“Are you sure you are available 20 hours a week for at least a year?”
“Yes, I’m available!”
“For a year? Meaning, at least until next June?”
“Yes, sure.”
Fifteen minutes later.
“Can you come over for an interview next week?”
“No, I can’t next week, I have several appointments for the baby. I’m 7 months pregnant.”
“But if you are pregnant, how can you work for me for a year?”
“A year?? No, I can only do until August.”
Curtain.
This conversation took place in writing, so it’s not my accent that is causing this.
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I don’t think they’re confused. I think they’re just lying. They want the money and will say whatever necessary to get the job. Then they’ll quit whenever is convenient for them. It’s the only thing that makes sense.
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Have you considered a male nanny? (I’m reasonably sure that they exist.)
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Your video isn’t a comment?
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My daughter made good arrangements. I’m not sure you would welcome my advice, but I’ll give it anyway. The best option would be day care with a licensed caregiver. This would relieve you of the necessity of having to have a personal relationship with someone you are basically hiring to take care of your baby so you can do other things.
My daughter found nannies who were very good, but when the time came to let them go, there was hell to pay and a lot of bad feelings all around, because the nannies had fallen in love with the children.
I have not seen any signs of emotional damage to my grandchildren who were in day care as infants.
The absolute worst option is the au pair, who often becomes another person to take care of.
Childcare is one area of life where the people who know the most are listened to the least, so that’s why I’m sharing this, although I know it will make you angry.
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No, there’s nothing to be angry about. Maybe it’s time to look at day cares, indeed.
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