UrbanBaby

05.27.08, 07:41 AM General Topics
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Quick question: housekeeper/nanny called in sick today. She has been with us for around four months. How many sick days would you give? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 05.27.08, 07:41 AM Flag

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ours has been with us for 3 years & has never called in sick [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag

we give 5 sick days, 5 personal days. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:42 AM Flag

okay, well that's beside the point now. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag

Not a question of days but of trust. If she is sick, she is sick, you don't want her around your kids. OTH, if you think she is making it up, you have bigger problems. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:43 AM Flag

i think she is really sick. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:44 AM Flag

So you let her recover & don't count the days till it becomes a problem [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag

honestly, i feel like there are certain jobs you just don't call in sick for, nanny being one of them [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:45 AM Flag

^^you're contagious prior to having symptoms, so the kids are already exposed anyway [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:46 AM Flag

You are prob just be crazy to start a fight - not able to be sick because you are caring for a child? I guess I forfitted my right to chicken soup with my first db! As the one hiring this nanny it is your responsiblity to have a back up plan in case she can't make it into work. Depending on her to "just show up" is you own idiocy [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag

look, I'm a doctor, and I have no choice but to show up. The work needs to get done, you know? That's just the nature of some jobs. And many people with nannies work, there isn't always a back-up plan. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:50 AM Flag

np: You are insane. I would never want my doctor to show up with a flu, the stomach bug or any serious sickness. What kind of care would I get? A cold is one thing, but if someone is sick I'd much prefer them to call in sick. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:53 AM Flag

Anyone without a back up childcare plan is a certified idiot. Or else happy to just not go into work when their nanny doesn't/can't show up. There are plenty of reasons including subway/train malfunctions, or personal crisis that cause a person to miss work. Personally I would never want a doctor with a full blown case of the flu operating on me!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:53 AM Flag

lol! good luck to you then. surgeons DEFINITELY don't call in sick! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 AM Flag

op: i'm a sahm so i'm here to take care of the kids. she lives in and i did have to work this afternoon (i work a couple hrs one afternoon) but luckily my mom can cover. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:58 AM Flag

well, do you think a nanny thinks this way? [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:49 AM Flag

luckily ours does [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:51 AM Flag

Nice to know slaves are alive and well in NYC [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:54 AM Flag

actually, she takes a lot of days off (planned in advance). also, she just never GETS sick! It's amazing! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 05.27.08, 07:56 AM Flag