Oh no, my nanny is sick!!

This post is very real right now for me and the family I work for.

I had what I thought would be an appointment with either a go away, or come back for some tests, when what in fact happened is, within the hour of returning home, the hospital phoned me and booked me in for Surgery next month....

As I discussed dates with the receptionist, in the end I went back to the original date, the one she reminded me, that I had said I couldn't do because of work, the thing is, I replied, I am a nanny and no time is good for me to have off sick....

I have a range of emotions now, guilt, relief that I may soon be well, and apprehension, only the guilt is the most overwhelming.

This is something I know I need to have done, but I know I will hear a bit of frustration and Could possibly be unpopular for a few weeks.

This, in my opinion is a negative of nannying, would I feel guilty if I worked in a school or nursery setting? Yes, but not in the same way because in those childcare establishments my absence is easier to fill, but when you're a nanny, the family is left in the lurch, the children's routines are put out and it's just not ideal.

Can I rationalise my thoughts and feelings??

Being a nanny is just a job!! It is no different to any other types of employment, everyone is entitled to sick leave, should they need it.

If you find yourself in this dilemma, don't feel guilty, look at it as a way to get fully fit, to enable you to be even more successful in your job! If you're an employer, I understand your frustration, I really do, but some things are taken out of the nannies hands, please try not to show too much displeasure to
you're nanny - we feel bad about this too.

I am going to try and not feel too guilty about this - any thoughts, ideas please feel free to leave a comment! It would be nice to hear from you!