I work as a nanny for a family with a young girl, and I really enjoy it.
However, there has been some tension recently due to differing political views with her parents.
I’ve been trying to minimize communication with them, but the tension is still noticeable.
I’m unsure what to do - should I continue working, take a temporary leave, or start looking for another job?
I’d really appreciate your advice. Thank you.

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  • have a sit down with them to clear the air. heart to heart that you like working with their kid and keeping the focus on her and not on politics or... religion. even families have these issues but put it aside to sit at the holiday table together. its not easy but doable. more

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  • You're there to do a job, not to politicize or debate an opinion. You don't like what the parents believe on and it's not harming their child in any... way, leave it alone; it's none of your business. This is still a free country for you to come and leave as you please.  more

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  • Trump is the man and Im sure he got your vote.
    If not agree with them about whatever they tell you and happilly change the subject to job related

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  • Start to agree with them

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  • Hi, sharing political ideas with your bosses has, negative and positive impacts, discuss work related issues other than politics.

  • If you feel uncomfortable and nervous, better you leave.
    If you know how stay calm and heart resilience and radiating love in and out ,then stay.
    And... you will see magic happen 🙏 more

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  • I think being around as an external person will be of an immense help. Don't leave them to themselves, if you can, explain the situation to the young... girl so she doesn't take sides while maintaining your decorum. Don't engage much, just be on the low and above all pray for them.
    I will join you in prayers for the tension to be calm.
    Be cool.
    Its gonna be okay
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  • Good day,Miss Kate. In my opinion, If the differing political views with her parents is disrupting your work as a nanny in the family , I suggest that... you take a temporary leave. If not, then you could continue working focusing more on the work as the nanny in the home. more

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  • In the first place l would not talk politics with my employers. I would keep a professional relationship, stick to my job and give them their family... space. I am not hearing how long has the tension gone, you may need to give them time , perhaps ignore them professionally enjoy playing with the child and avoid trying getting into them to afford .ending tension. You may think of getting another job incase they may fire you.Lwaving a job on your own accord may not be the best better the devil you know than the unknown devil.  more

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  • I'd start looking for something else ASAP. Politucs and religion are very hard topics to get around. You don't want to be left out in the cold if... they pull the trigger first. more

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  • i would say if you’re young, leave and try something new! i’m in my 20’s and i’m constantly evolving in my career choices and sometimes it’s a sign to... leave and change a direction!  more

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  • Don't argue to much with your boss minimize communication with them on political issues.

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  • You are all wrong here. Is political views part of your contractual agreement? I don't think so. Sit each other down & discuss this in order to have a... mutual agreement. Your squabbles are unhealthy for that innocent child. It's either you seek professional help or solve it asap more

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  • I will suggest you start looking for another job

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  • Look for comparable employment freedom and free speech are limited especially when opposing view signs your paycheck..

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  • I learnt to refrain from discussing regarding politics or religion in the workplace. The tricky thing is that this is your workplace... it's also... their home, where they might talk as they please. HOWEVER, even when I feel strongly that my views are best, my opinion is my business and other people's views are their business, not mine. My job is not to change others minds. That last sentence is true and will make life easier! It is my job to get along with people who share space with me but are different from me. That's good manners. That requires effort! If you decide to stay, this might be a golden opportunity for you to study up & learn new communication skills, ie how to get REALLY GOOD at distractions, changing topic, steering or guiding conversation & maintaining boundaries about what you wish to discuss or not. Educate yourself in generating good conversation, where you are an interested listener & articulate communicator. Practice your new attitude and skills on them! :-) more

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  • Keep politics and religion out of your job and move ahead with your joy. You have no business discussing politics at work. Set boundaries and let it... be clear  more

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  • I just think that you should continue working as looking for a new job dear

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  • keep your options open. At the same time do not give up on these people. It is quite normal for disagreements to come up over... political
    matters. These souind like very decent people. Not eqasy to replace
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