tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post1247325061338570745..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Remote 10-Day VacayLeigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-2716989166891793032011-12-18T20:51:30.986-05:002011-12-18T20:51:30.986-05:00I would also draw up a travel contract, specifical...I would also draw up a travel contract, specifically outlining the exact hours you will be on duty, your responsibilities while traveling, and how the parents plan to make sure you have your time off each day, as well as specific compensation above and beyond your normal wages.<br /><br />Since you won't be able to get away from your employers/charges, you need assurance that your time off will be respected and enforced.Tales from the (Nanny)Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266117417206315356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-52391772506562400262011-12-18T11:40:33.313-05:002011-12-18T11:40:33.313-05:00Yep not even a Starbucks (oh crap! good thing I...Yep not even a Starbucks (oh crap! good thing I've loaded up on VIA packets to bring with me!) There is definitely time off and I'll have my own space on the top floor of the house so I know I can escape there and relax (with cable and wi-fi available) but there's not much option to leave the house/area and go elsewhere. No renting a car we're being driven to and from the airport. I'll be loading up my iPad with new movies/books/games for myself and I've already packed a few things for the kiddos that are new to keep them occupied! <br /><br />Thanks for the ideas :)OPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-12766845670850244572011-12-16T15:48:32.075-05:002011-12-16T15:48:32.075-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-26599259653853607512011-12-16T14:57:35.828-05:002011-12-16T14:57:35.828-05:00Are they renting a car that you might be able to b...Are they renting a car that you might be able to borrow on your days off so you can drive into town? I don't think I could handle that much togetherness. I'd probably even volunteer to do the grocery shopping alone, just to get away for awhile!MissMannahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-30241502561657907162011-12-16T13:31:12.717-05:002011-12-16T13:31:12.717-05:00When you say remote, are you saying not-even-a-Sta...When you say remote, are you saying not-even-a-Starbucks remote? Make sure you negotiate daily time off, even if it means you can only go for a walk on the beach or take a nap without someone wanting you to do something...load up your Kindle or pack a lot of books...and why not make preparations ahead of time for a new activity for you and your charge/s to do while you're there? Anything 'fresh' will seem more exciting, and will hopefully keep them occupied - and you sane - until the trip is over.<br /><br />PS: Good luck!bluebellnoreply@blogger.com