How to deal with a *****.

adjones5
adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
edited October 1 in Chit-Chat
Okay so I'm watching a friends kids for her while she is taking care of her sick father and the nanny is here. She has the WORST attitude ever. She is mean to the kids, lazy, and complains about absolutely everything! It is exhausting to deal with her while trying to take care of 4 kids. Any tips on how to deal with someone who is a debbie downer?

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  • Carl01
    Carl01 Posts: 9,307 Member
    When she does something mean or crappy just say right up front that you are the one watching them and she is employed to assist and all her actions as such will be reported on.
  • CassieLEO
    CassieLEO Posts: 757 Member
    Call her Debbie Downer and tell her if shes so misserable to go work at McDonalds or something.
  • BobertC
    BobertC Posts: 123
    When she does something mean or crappy just say right up front that you are the one watching them and she is employed to assist and all her actions as such will be reported on.

    that and get a note pad and write it down in front of her so she sees you writing everything she does and I'm sure she'll change her tune
  • whisperingdragon
    whisperingdragon Posts: 334
    Just stick it out till your friends gets back. When your friend gets back tell her everything.. maybe she'll consider getting some type of cam or talk to this nanny about her behavior. The kids don't need negativity, kids already have enough everywhere else they go they should feel safe and wanted at home..

    Sorry that's happening, but you are a much better person for not saying anything to her.
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    Why are you even friends with her then? I mean if she was your friend then why not discuss it with her before blasting her.
  • NewVonnie
    NewVonnie Posts: 683 Member
    When she does something mean or crappy just say right up front that you are the one watching them and she is employed to assist and all her actions as such will be reported on.

    I agree with Carl. The Mom definitely needs to know how the Nanny treats the kids. In the meantime, speak up and tell her how you feel :)
  • tiggr62
    tiggr62 Posts: 64 Member
    I'd tell her to pull the broomstick out of her *kitten* and take a ride. But that's just me.
  • megz4987
    megz4987 Posts: 1,008 Member
    Why are you even friends with her then? I mean if she was your friend then why not discuss it with her before blasting her.

    It's not her friend she's talking about, it's her friends nanny.

    I don't have any advice as I have a hard time keeping my opinion to myself to start with so, haha.
  • SarahofTwins
    SarahofTwins Posts: 1,169 Member
    Why are you even friends with her then? I mean if she was your friend then why not discuss it with her before blasting her.

    It's not her friend she's talking about, it's her friends nanny.

    I don't have any advice as I have a hard time keeping my opinion to myself to start with so, haha.

    I would then ask her friends nanny whats up her *kitten* then :laugh:
  • sunkisses
    sunkisses Posts: 2,365 Member
    Straight up pretend like she doesn't exist. Take the kids outside or something. Just don't respond by being a passive-aggressive beyotch in return. Don't let her affect your emotions.
  • lsd007
    lsd007 Posts: 435
    If there is a nanny there are you still watching the kids? I thought that was the nanny's job.
  • laughingdani
    laughingdani Posts: 2,275 Member
    If there is a nanny there are you still watching the kids? I thought that was the nanny's job.

    That's what I was going to say!! LOL
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