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Question from a Nanny.
Hey guys, I have some questions. I just got offered a position as a nanny for $10/hr for 50 hours a week, after quitting a hospital job 4 months ago. I'll be watching 1 toddler and if i have to watch the other kids (2 more) it will be $13/hr. The family is paying cash off the books. Has anyone else worked off the books? If so was it short term? Did you ever have issues with IRS? If I try to work with an agency later on will they hold it against me that I have no proof of employment, besides the parents' word?
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Can you give us a little more info? What part of the country are you in? What kind of education do you have? But $10 an hour does sound low, and you are right to be worried about the IRS if you do not file any tax returns
OP here: I live in New York City and I have a bachelors. Ugh I know I'm selling myself short but I've been out of work for so long! I don't want to settle but technically I have no experience (older than 18 years old or paid) so I feel like I have to start somewhere. Also I don't start for 2 weeks so if I say no this week they still have time to find someone.
I wouldn't do it. You will resent working for such low wages. Look there are some good agencies try Quality Nanny agency and Greenhouse in NYC. I have a position through Quality Nanny on the books. You really need to be on the books. The government is tightening up on people not paying into the system.
Minimum wage is $10.50. You should be getting at least minimum wage.
As an agency owner, my advice is be on the books. Long story short: the books are worth the time and effort in the long run. If you apply for a loan, credit, mortgage, etc. or anything where your credit is checked/employment verified, you will need to be paid on the books.
$10 for 50 hours in NYC? I already started making excuses to get off the phone...😃
I make $35-40/hour in NYC plus benefits. Please don't take this job.
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