Nanny cameras *update*

When I started my current nanny position months ago I provided a background check, child abuse clearances, and references. I was hired and ever since I love my job! Some days the children are difficult, as expected, but I truly feel lucky for the work I have.

Now, just recently, I discovered that the parents have cameras hidden all throughout the house. They are selling and had a showing scheduled. When I came back the dad mentioned that the people from the showing loved the house and even heard them say that the play area would be perfect for the kids. I thought he was working during the day so I said “I didn’t realize you weren’t working today. That’s great that they loved it!” Well, he proceeded to tell me that he wasn’t here and could see and LISTEN to them on the cameras. Okay... so now I understand that they are not only watching me everyday, but also listening.

I have nothing to hide, the family loves me, and I do my job well. So having cameras and microphones present does not harm me or my position what so ever.

I just can’t help but feel a little uncomfortable that I had literally no idea they were listening and watching me everyday, and that they do so easily from their phones whenever they want. Various situations go through my head. The parents are laid back and said when the kids are preoccupied I can take/make phone calls or whatever. I can recall times I took phone calls from my sister or mom and spoke about personal things, including medical information. I can recall when my father passed away and I had to go to another room when the kids were watching tv and just cry. I just feel sort of uncomfortable.

I’m curious how others feel about this situation or having cameras/microphones present in general? Do you feel like it’s necessary? Do you feel like they should have told me when I took the job that the cameras and microphones were in the house?

UPDATE:

Thank you everyone for all of the responses! I completely understand parents wanting cameras in the house. Like I said, I have nothing to hide and the family loves me and the way I do my job. The cameras do not change that, but I do wish I was informed about them before. However, what I feel most uncomfortable about was the fact that I had no clue that audio was being recorded. I feel violated... the fact that the parents can not only see me whenever they please on their phones, but listen to me. Like I said, I have said some personal information while being on the phone and wish I had known before. Things I especially would not feel comfortable with a man (the father) listening in on. For example, I answered a follow up call from my obgyn regarding a cyst bursting, and discussed pain during sex and menstrual bleeding. I spoke to my sister about my father dying of an overdose (something I really did not want those not close to me to know about). I mean, how would they feel if their boss was recording audio in their office and they had no clue? I’ve decided to leave this position in the fall and start a new one. I just don’t feel comfortable anymore. I’m not going to take any legal action because I love the children and wouldn’t want to put any stress or harm on the family.