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I'm a nanny who won't fly on private planes with my wealthy clients. I make it clear before I accept a job.

Professional nanny Samantha Jordan explains why she refuses private jet travel and sets travel safety boundaries with her wealthy clients.

Samantha Jordan, a 30-year-old nanny with 12 years of experience, has decided not to fly on private planes with her wealthy clients following the recent Florida jet crash. She informs families about her stance during the initial interview and documents their agreement in writing. This precaution stems from a concerning incident her husband shared about a college athlete's private flight.

Samantha prefers commercial airlines due to her comfort and the varying levels of oversight in private aviation. Despite the rarity of crashes, she believes the additional risk isn't worth it when caring for other people's children. She has found alternatives to accommodate clients, such as meeting them at destinations or traveling by car.

Samantha also sets other safety boundaries, like requiring knowledge of the driver and avoiding swimming in bodies of water she can't see the bottom of. Nannies often face pressure to prioritize their jobs over their safety, but Samantha emphasizes the importance of speaking up and documenting disagreements. She encourages other nannies to be assertive and consider alternatives, ensuring families take their nannies' boundaries seriously.

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