Hi all, I have a dilemma I am getting mixed advise about and thought I'd ask others. I have been nannying p/t for a teen with special needs M-Friday for almost two years. I was actually supposed to move last year so the family was happily surprised when I signed on for another year. Now I am saving money for a house and need more income. I am literally only making $200 a week which is fair since I work only 2 hours daily. The issue now is that the mom has been going through chemo for this whole year so I only work every other week.. My fiance thinks I should quit and find another job but I like routine and become loyal to families so I want to ask the parents about either paying me for the weeks I don't work or raising my weekly fee to 300 or I may have to quit. My parents think it would be offensive to ask this but I feel like I can't stay out of pity without a raise and I've been working for them for 2 years and I am SURE they have a very hard time finding babysitters and can't easily replace me. Help!
Regards,
Staying out of pity?
My comments keep disappearing. Short answer... talk to them to see if they can use you for more hours to give mom more time to rest or run errands when feeling well. I would not be comfortable paying someone for many hours not worked, especially on a part time basis. I would, however, find a way to give someone I wanted to keep on more hours that would be beneficial to my family. If that doesn't work, seek another part time job during hours not worked or move on to meet your own financial needs.
ReplyDeleteAdding, think for a while about numbers before you approach them if you want a raise for actual hours worked. A 50% raise is wild in any occupation. I understand it's because of your financial needs. This is why I suggest you find a way to work more hours, possibly with a reasonable raise from $10 to $11 or $12. Asking for a raise is different from asking for more work and that might be what your parents feel is poor timing.
ReplyDeleteI agree with M84... don't ask to be paid for hours you don't work. That's wrong on several levels. I also agree that a 50% raise is too much. Honestly? Look for another job if you're saving for a house. But like, a second job to bump your earnings.
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