Imagine working as a dedicated nanny for two years, only to be asked to quit your new job at a preschool because your former employers think it would be too confusing for their kids. That’s exactly what happened to one woman who shared her story online. After leaving her nanny position to focus on school, she started substitute teaching at the preschool one of her former charges attended. However, her former employers weren’t too happy about it, and the situation quickly escalated.
The Nanny’s Story Begins…
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Leaving the Nanny Life
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Helping with the Transition
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Memory-Making Activity
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New Job at the Preschool
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Parents’ Concerns
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Dad’s Request ️
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Parents’ Preference
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Understanding Their Side
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Offering Compromises
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Mom’s Emotional Reaction
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Nanny’s Hurt Feelings
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A Killer Nanny’s Sacrifices
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Torn Between Decisions
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Belief in Understanding
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Exploring Options
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Conflict Resolution Struggles
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Caught in a Nanny Nightmare
This former nanny found herself in a difficult situation when her old employers asked her to quit her new job at the preschool their youngest child attended. The parents believed her presence would be confusing and hurtful for the kids, but the nanny didn’t want them to dictate her future. She offered several compromises, but the mom became emotional and questioned her empathy. The nanny, who had dedicated two years to the family, was left feeling hurt and torn between her own needs and the well-being of the children she once cared for. As the internet weighs in on this nanny’s dilemma, one thing is for sure – it’s a tough call to make.
Nanny quits, parents demand she leaves preschool job too! NTA commenter criticizes parents’ entitlement and lack of understanding.

Nanny receives support for not letting parents dictate her job.

NTA comment defends nanny’s right to work and calls out entitled parents.

NTA. Parents overreacting to nanny quitting and projecting onto kids.

NTA stands up to entitled parents.

NTA. Parent’s entitlement crosses a line. Don’t engage further.

NTA. Parents need to learn to parent their own children.

Selfish parents demand nanny’s resignation from preschool, commenter supports quitting.

NTA. Children will adjust, parents being unreasonable

Stand your ground! Don’t let them guilt you into quitting.
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Supportive comment defends nanny against harsh mom, encourages her to stay.

Parents demand nanny leave preschool job too? Ridiculous and unreasonable!

NTA comment calls out selfish parents, no replies.

Teaching kids about change is important. NTA for quitting.
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Parenting debate: Should one parent stay home with the child?

NTA nanny quits after entitled parents give her parenting literature.

Commenter’s strong reaction to the family’s behavior

Former nanny not the a**hole for leaving, employer can’t control life

From nanny to teacher, this NTA comment has a happy ending
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Don’t let them bully you out of your career!

NTA comment suggests posting on r/entitledparents for validation

Leaving nanny not TA, kids upset. Watch Mary Poppins

NTA! Don’t let them guilt trip you. Keep doing you

Parent defends decision to quit nanny job, offers insight for transition.

NTA commenter defends nanny, suggests teaching opportunity for parents.

NTA and the parents are the selfish ones.

Stay strong and don’t let them push you out!

NTA nanny offers alternatives, family selfishly demands preschool job too!

Commenter calls out entitled parents, NTA.

Commenter empathizes with OP, calls out entitled parents with humor

Don’t quit, they’re being manipulative and entitled. NTA

NTA commenter calls out ‘users’ with a hint of sass

NTA. Explaining the change positively to kids is doable

Praise for nanny’s resilience teaching skills and job offer in Canada

NTA stands up to entitled parents who want nanny to quit job

Stand up for yourself! Don’t let him control your career
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Empathy and kindness taken advantage of. NTA.

NTA. Great job preparing the kids for change. Parents anxious.

Parents mad nanny quit, but NTA for leaving.

Parents overreacting to nanny quitting preschool job. NTA comment agrees.

Former nanny stands up to demanding employers and suggests educating au pair on labor laws.

NTA stands up for nanny, calls parents’ demand unreasonable

Stay professional and don’t let emotions cloud your job choice!

NTA. Good advice on handling job change for kids

Take care of yourself first You deserve appreciation
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Ex-nanny advises not to quit preschool job due to parents’ demands
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Parents’ concerns or kids’ issues? Insightful question raised

Don’t let them control you! You owe them nothing.

Supportive fellow nanny offers advice on controlling parents and emotional attachment

NTA defends nanny’s decision, suggests alternative solutions for parents.

NTA comment advocates for nanny’s right to work elsewhere.

Nanny quits, parents demand more? Not the a**hole, OP!

Comment 4 is a wild ride

Parents lash out at nanny for leaving, commenter supports her. NTA

Responsibility is key. NTA for quitting with notice
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You’re in charge of your career, NTA
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NTA comment defends nanny’s right to choose job without conflict.

Commenter calls out selfish parents with fiery language.

Commenter calls out entitled parents for nanny drama.

Nanny suggests charging ‘Entitled A**hole Tax’ to demanding parents.

“NTA. Stop living your life because our children might experience sadness?”
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NTA quits nanny job, parents demand she leave preschool job too!
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Resilience of children vs. abandonment issues of parents.

NTA. Setting boundaries is important in a professional relationship.
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Leaving nanny job for preschool job – NTA, kids will understand

Setting boundaries is important for mental health and self-worth.

Commenter finds it absurd, suggests the parents are TA.

Empathetic commenter calls out employer exploitation in pink collar jobs.

Parents demand nanny leave preschool job, but commenter defends her.

Standing up for oneself against entitled parents.

NTA comment shuts down entitled parents with sass

Rich parents in ‘Parasite’ vibes, disregarding nanny’s feelings. NTA.

NTA stands their ground against unreasonable parents

Commenter is not the a**hole in this situation.

NTA. Kids are tough as f**k and need to learn resilience.

Empowered nanny stands up to entitled parents.
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NTA nanny goes above and beyond, mom being ridiculous

NTA – Short and sweet, no explanation needed.

NTA stands up to entitled parents.
