r/NannyEmployers • u/Pure_Explanation4606 • 17h ago
Advice 🤔 [All Welcome] Arrival Time
Curious what is a typical grace period for arrival? Our nanny is typically 5-12 or so minutes late each morning (my guess is related train times) We WFH but also go into the office so typically have to wait until she arrives to go get ready.
Sometimes when she arrives we are still getting baby ready for the day etc. (but I don’t think that excuses the timing)
We have GH, and we make sure to be home / come out to relieve her at least 10 mins before the end of the day. Occasionally as we are chatting she leaves +5 mins after her end time etc. but I’m always with baby at that point and feel like I make it clear that she should go.
Any advice? We have a shorter day on Fridays and am debating adjusting start time by ~10 or 15 mins each day to have additional time on Fridays..
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u/Susanschm1dty 15h ago
I’m a nanny, I’ve been with my family 4 months and haven’t been late once. I always show up 1-10 minutes early, and my boss is pregnant / doesn’t work, but it doesn’t matter, I think being consistently late shows a lack of respect. Start doxing however many minutes she is late from her pay, or reliving her that many minutes late and watch the attitude change. I also catch trains and have a 50 minute commute btw