As a nanny are you required to go to the kids' birthday parties? How to say no?

Hey as a nanny of 4 years, been with this family for 6 months Im in a dilema.
Im not fond of this family at all but making it through because I need the money.
Anyways the twins' 1st birthday is this weekend, and I also have a 5 day weekend off work.

The mom is super excited about the party, but since I have a 5 day weekend my husband and I would rather go camping.

We were invited to the party of course...
Wiuld you feel obligated to go to the party or just carry on with your camping plans?

How would you tell the mom boss that you wont be showing up to the party?

Helpfulhannah2012-07-10T08:06:45Z

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Not required no and some families wouldn't even consider inviting their nanny unless of course it was to take care of the kids. Seems the feeling of dislike is one-sided.

Simply tell her that since you are off from work you made plans to go away, but you can't wait to see the pics/video of the twins party when you return to work next week.

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MomOfTwo2012-07-10T17:33:14Z

I agree... you're certainly not obligated to go to the party. I would thank her for the invitation but you already made plans to go away.

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