? sinus infection and nanny

BethS2006

So I work about 10-15 hours a week outside the home and have someone come in 2 days a week...  every week it seems SOMETHING comes up that she has to rechedule a day or cancel (and then there was all the snow...  )

 I just got a text that she has a "sinus infection" and doesnt know if its contagious or not, but will come tomorrow if I want.  I am thinking she has a bad cold which has plunked down in her sinuses, and therefor is viral... and contagious... if it is a true "sinus infection" she would be on antibiotics (I always am at least) 

I know this leads to a bigger conversation that has to happen about dependibility  on her end, (and I dont look very good when i have to run around cancelling clients at the last minute or rescheduling every week....)    but if she is sick, I dont want her getting Gabe and Audrey sick....   thoughts....  if it were you....???

 

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tfarabians

Yeah that would tick me off, especially since she didn't call and sent a text instead.  But since the babies are still so tiny I wouldn't want her to be around them if she is sick.

Good nannies are really hard to find!  I have been trying to replace mine who's last day is this week and its amazing the people that think they are qualified to watch children!

BethS2006

thanks Tif!  Yeah...  I think the hunt is going to have to begin again.... but we decided to call her on it and have her come since every week there seems to be a cancelation for something or another.  and  I cant keep cancelling clients!...  if this were the first time, not a big deal... but its been 2 months and drama every week.  I am almost ready to pay for full time daycare in a home daycare (which I dont need.... and just use it the 2-3 days I need care...)

RobynK

Other issues aside it's very unprofessional to text you to tell you she's sick.  I would keep her on while you start looking again.  Sorry you're having such a bad time! 

I hope she's not really sick -- you should make her wear a face mask while she's watching the babies.  If she's not faking it then your babies stand a better chance of staying healthy.  If she is faking it then that will teach her

tfarabians

HA HA HA ditto on the face mask that would be hysterical!

JRS72206

Another vote for the face mask! Too funny.

FutureMrsLynch

I *love* the face mask idea!!   You can get them really cheap at hardware stores =D 

RJM050705

I wish I could nanny again.  I loved it!  I hope that she either starts working better or that you find someone else who will.