As much as we may not like to acknowledge it, the nanny is the most vital component of any well-functioning home. All they want is to make life as easy as possible for the parental figure. But what about the life of the nanny? In a partnership that seems to be mutually beneficial, what rights does she have? The story below is an account of a frustrated nanny. For the last ten years, the original poster (OP) has been providing nanny services and annual babysitting services. At first, everything…

For many parents who want to run their lives as smoothly as possible, nannies are the holy grail. Considering this, how would you respond if your sister-in-law tried to lure your nanny away with the promise of a bigger payday? The story below is of a dumbfounded mother. The original poster (OP), a mother of three, hired the most incredible nanny to help her take care of the children. The nanny is dependable, creative, and well-liked by the children. As a result, OP quickly agreed to the nanny's…

Babysitting is no walk in the park

Is this a power struggle or a love triangle?... or both?

We call this drama-llama

We're pretty sure her sister's wedding trumps her job any day

OP can make it rain with her nanny salary

She got fired in front of her friends and the kids