tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post1057985898708953239..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Mom of 6 in SCLeigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-15127263004927269852013-04-02T20:48:42.037-04:002013-04-02T20:48:42.037-04:00OP, any chance you still need a nanny? I'm lo...OP, any chance you still need a nanny? I'm looking to relocate to charleston starting in June.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051584451506985243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-18290551009570459892012-04-03T14:19:16.925-04:002012-04-03T14:19:16.925-04:00Good for you OP! Your nanny will appreciate that s...Good for you OP! Your nanny will appreciate that so much and it will give her time to focus soley on your children. It sounds like you are going to have a good professional relationship and not one who takes advantage.Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-40157052476864972932012-04-02T08:33:46.646-04:002012-04-02T08:33:46.646-04:00I am a nanny in Columbia, sc and for 6 kids (witho...I am a nanny in Columbia, sc and for 6 kids (without cleaning and such since I read about you hiring a house keeper) I would do it for $800/week for 30 hours. With household chores, I would do it for $950-1,000/week for 30 hours. Feel free to get in contact with me if you have more questions. Where are you looking for nannies?Brittanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-19754886727536665462012-03-31T21:13:37.949-04:002012-03-31T21:13:37.949-04:00Thanks to all of your feedback, even the negative ...Thanks to all of your feedback, even the negative because it helps me to understand where ya'll are coming from. We've decided to hire a housekeeper as well as the Nanny.OP Herenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-55536212255362703882012-03-30T14:10:31.574-04:002012-03-30T14:10:31.574-04:00I don't mind doing laundry either, as long as ...I don't mind doing laundry either, as long as it is only for the kids. What I hate is when there is a load of MB or DBs laundry sitting in the washer or dryer. I have to move it to do the kids laundry, and I feel like if I do the parents laundry just because it is there, I am letting them take advantage, if I ignore it and leave it lying there dirty, I am being petty. <br /><br />As a potential employer, you may want to make sure you and your husbands laundry is out of the way when the nanny is there. She will appreciate it, and do you really want her folding your husbands undies?Znoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-11979984486604665672012-03-30T14:05:19.371-04:002012-03-30T14:05:19.371-04:00I do think people are whining too much about laund...I do think people are whining too much about laundry. As a nanny, I have always been willing to do certain housekeeping tasks, and laundry is among the easiest, in my opinion. It takes about 1 minute to load up the washer, and 1 minute to switch to the dryer. The only part that takes any time is folding, which can be done during naptime, homework time, kids are playing together, etc. Also, laundry is very interesting to little ones, you can make laundry into a game for toddlers. Older kids can help by sorting, folding, and putting away. <br /><br />There are certain things I will not do, like scrub their toilets or clean their cars. But laundry really is an easy job, even with lots of kids.no big dealnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-66741168549890450352012-03-30T13:05:03.189-04:002012-03-30T13:05:03.189-04:00You can only let someone take advantage of you whe...You can only let someone take advantage of you when it comes to doing chores. You are capable of saying the word "No." In my contract, it states I will do chores pertaining to the baby, ie: her laundry and washing her bottles, that's about it. But I find myself doing more because I want to. Today she is sleeping exceptionally well (hooray!) and I am just not feeling like doing homework so I asked MB if she had anything she needed doing around the house and she said DB's shirts needed ironing and the living/dining rooms needed dusting. I gladly dusted furniture because it gave me something to do, but I wasn't bored enough to iron shirts because I hate doing that and I told her as much. Now, I wouldn't volunteer to do chores if my bosses didn't respect me, but I probably wouldn't be working for them either if we didn't have a mutually respectful relationship. Also, whenever I do Baby's laundry, I almost always throw in the bosses' clothes too to make a full load, why not? I don't fold it up or put it away because that's getting a little too personal for my comfort level. MB doesn't care at all, she's just happy I help out whenever I do because the more I do, the more time she gets to spend with her baby when she's not working.MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-16182591568626879152012-03-30T11:23:25.210-04:002012-03-30T11:23:25.210-04:00Bethany, on the other hand my face book feed is fu...Bethany, on the other hand my face book feed is full of women posting things about how if they got paid to be a stay at home mom they would command a salary of atleast 100 grand. Where as we, as nannies, are essentially being paid to be stay at home "moms" and teachers to other peoples little ones. My stay at home mom face book friend get livid when i tell them i make over 50 grand as a nanny. They dont understand how people could pay a nanny that kind of money to watch their kids. I dont know about you guys but ive found those same moms who complain about my salary to always be talking about how hard it is to be a sahm. So frustrating! (Forgive all of my spelling and grammatical errors, im on my phone)Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792145175465896760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-72974405791849179882012-03-30T10:42:53.482-04:002012-03-30T10:42:53.482-04:00In general I don't think American society valu...In general I don't think American society values caring for a child as hard work, and it's not just limited to nannies and the like. I know so many woman ( and some men) that were given a nasty attitude if they said they were going to stay home and take care of the baby after the child was born. Stay home as in forever or at least until the child was school age past maternity.<br /><br />There were so many jokes about just sitting around in pjs and watching TV all day.<br /><br />It's not valued by many and I don't now why.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-61205169219656209882012-03-30T03:34:31.742-04:002012-03-30T03:34:31.742-04:00JMTC:
It is because people are greedy. It is sad b...JMTC:<br />It is because people are greedy. It is sad but true. Childcare is not a valued profession. Some of these mothers can talk until they are blue in the face about how important their child is to them, but when it comes down to the wire, they really just want a slave. And they want it for as little as they can get it. And the proof is in the tasks that they expect their "Nanny" to do. Ha. What a joke. Most of these moms do not realize nor do they appreciate that they themselves would not last two hours in a toddler room or in a nanny situation for that matter.had itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-30876392682484989922012-03-30T01:09:21.558-04:002012-03-30T01:09:21.558-04:00The Nanny profession is unique in that many famili...The Nanny profession is unique in that many families do not see childcare as "enough." By enough, I mean they think caring for a child is not sufficient. No...if you care for a child, you must also do the laundry, dishes, take out trash, sweep, etc. <br /><br />Why can't parents realize that caring for another human being is a huge job in itself with lots of liability involved. Why can't that be enough?????Just My Two Cents Just Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478387825992438947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-39480296855381966692012-03-29T23:12:42.833-04:002012-03-29T23:12:42.833-04:00I used to be a nanny that did chores.
now I'm...I used to be a nanny that did chores.<br /><br />now I'm one of those "lazy" nannies.<br /><br />I came across too many families that took advantage of me doing chores. Throwing in a few loads became detailed instructions of how to scrub out stains, which detergents to use for which people, explicit directions for how things were to be folded, how many pounds of laundry had to be done a day. Just washing up breakfast dishes became washing piles of dishes just so I had clean dishes to feed the kids. So no more. I only and I mean I only do laundry for the children I am directy in chare of and only for laundry they mess during my work week.California Annienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-32619771456762045632012-03-29T23:08:11.664-04:002012-03-29T23:08:11.664-04:00If you can , OP hire two different people one for ...If you can , OP hire two different people one for the laundry and one for the chidcare.<br /><br />It'll probably be cheaper for you than trying to come up with an attractive enough salary for a nanny to be responsible for 6 kids and do laundry1234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-69451517200516420962012-03-29T23:05:56.993-04:002012-03-29T23:05:56.993-04:00Combat teacher, Maybe many nannies don't do ch...Combat teacher, Maybe many nannies don't do chores because they are not housekeepers.<br /><br />9 times out of 10 when a family asks for laundry it is never just throwing a load in here and there, and quite often involves scraping waste of some adult's undies. It's also on top of a multitude of childcare responsibilities and whatever else they can think of.<br /><br />But you're right I'm sure she can find someone to do the job. She can probably get away with offering $250 a week.Daninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-54512919761308076262012-03-29T21:07:14.939-04:002012-03-29T21:07:14.939-04:00OP- as a mom to six (three steps, three of my own ...OP- as a mom to six (three steps, three of my own body), I sympathize with you!! <br /><br />But in all seriousness, I think people are overreacting on the laundry front. We have 8 people in our house and we do 1-2 loads a day in my ridiculous high-capacity washer. No big deal- it's just part our routine. Laundry is a "family" chore, as is setting/ clearing/ preparing dinner. With everyone helping (even the 4-year-old), we're done folding the laundry in 10, maybe 15 minutes, plus another 5 for putting away. I'm not sure why I always hear about how laundry is such a hardship to nannies (I understand that some of you have a "no chores" policy) because it takes less than five minutes to change the laundry around and you can fold clothes while the kids are there with you. When the kids were little (OK, we still do), I would dump the laundry on the couch and fold it while they were playing or watching TV. Before I get flamed for this comment, let's make it clear- I don't have a nanny. I just happen to think that laundry is one of those things that's no-big-deal. Just my opinion.<br /><br />And truly, I find six kids to be the same as having 3-4, work-wise. They entertain each other (though we do have those days where they do nothing but nag and annoy each other) and I worked hard to make them independent and self-sufficient (as OP has with her kids). I know that it's different when you're the nanny and they're not yours, but I'm sure the OP will have no problem finding someone willing to do what she is asking. <br /><br />As for the pay rate, I would tack $2-3 per hour onto the going rate in your area for the laundry and dishes, as well as being "on call" for the older kids. That should be plenty fair, considering for much of the time the person will only have 1-2 kids with them. Good Luck!!Teacher in a Combat Zonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-7831508705249894592012-03-29T20:32:34.508-04:002012-03-29T20:32:34.508-04:00I am so glad people brought up laundry. Gosh. I am...I am so glad people brought up laundry. Gosh. I am a single mom responsible for just my own laudry and my one daughter's laundry. She is five, and all those little jammies and shirts and tights and skirts and panties and bathing suits, jeans, etc PLUS my own wardrobe which is sparse to say the least,and I HATE doing it lol I would never do 6 kids laundry. wow, no! lolumsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-57075136239741545412012-03-29T13:44:44.553-04:002012-03-29T13:44:44.553-04:00OP, thanks for the clarification.
Now, I do have ...OP, thanks for the clarification.<br /><br />Now, I do have opne further question. Will you be home on school holidays, or will you be working. In other words, will the nanny you hire end up responsible for all 6 kids every time school is not in session?<br /><br />If so, you need to either plan to add a bonus to her check those days/weeks, or you need to plan to simply pay her well enough that she doesn't feel "gypped" when she has all 6 kids.<br /><br />I would also suggest you state in the contract: <br /><br />1) Nanny will do X loads of laundry per week/Nanny will do 1 load of laundry per day/whatever fits your situation<br /><br />2) Nanny will be provided with a vehicle to transport children. Family will insure nanny on that vehicle, will keep vehicle gassed up, and keep vehicle fully maintained per manufacturer recommendation.<br /><br />3) Family will provide all car seats that are needed to safely transport children.Tales from the (Nanny)Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14266117417206315356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-55563575350153182172012-03-29T13:26:45.155-04:002012-03-29T13:26:45.155-04:00Cool beans OP! I don't know too many women who...Cool beans OP! I don't know too many women who have all 6 six kids from their own body that is why I asked in my typical blunt no sugar coat manner I have. Very admirable of you to adopt the other 3 chidlren. You are a caring person and that shows since you have every intention of treating your nanny well<br /><br />Ok. I think if you tell the nanny that the older children are doing their own laundrey and dishes then it may be an easier pill to swallow. Also too I think you should pay her a salary for the kids she will be responsible for watching. Now in the event that she has a day where she has extra work related to the older children like driving one to a friends house or after school activity pay her extra for that. You won't have to pay extra all the time if she won't have that much to do with the older ones. To me that would be fair. So lets say she has to drive an older child. When you pay her her normal salary for that week or bi-weekly whatever you choose tac on an hourly rate, miles, gas, ect for the time spent with the older child. If its two older kids add an additional $1.00<br /><br />To me that would be fairPhoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15540701992730212772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-49191224535615262812012-03-29T04:15:33.406-04:002012-03-29T04:15:33.406-04:00Op I have a suggestion. I had a part time house k...Op I have a suggestion. I had a part time house keeper when we hired our nanny. SHe took care of the infant and the 11 yr old. After a short time the house keeper wanted full time and quit so Nanny took over and we paid her what we would have paid the part timer but we didnt have 6kids lol. If I were you since the older kids are being trained to be self sufficent I would just hire a part time house keeper who comes in 2 days a week to wash and fold and put away and do floors and windows. Things that with 6 kids and a doctor for a husband that you probably do not have time to do. This gives you time with your kids that you would be spending doing chores you really dont need to do and also you come home to a clean house and can relax with your hubby too after working all day. What extra money you would pay the nanny can go to the part timer. Imo it would also save wear and tear on a nanny. Nanny can do what nannies do ,NANNY lol and pick up after the little ones and play more and help with homework instead of washing clothes.Tell it like it isnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-10246480507332440712012-03-29T01:56:03.965-04:002012-03-29T01:56:03.965-04:00Yay OP! I'd want a boss like you for sure!Yay OP! I'd want a boss like you for sure!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02380475924902074381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-73209770465408021592012-03-29T01:19:09.277-04:002012-03-29T01:19:09.277-04:00With six children, I think that would be too much ...With six children, I think that would be too much responsibility for the average person alone. Can you possibly afford to hire two nannies? This would ease the work load and possibly allow some of that housework that you mentioned to be done. <br /><br />Kudos to you for caring so much about us Nannies. Parents like you are what gives me hope that my perfect family is out there!!!!Just My Two Cents Just Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478387825992438947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-82025542963476345342012-03-28T23:14:37.087-04:002012-03-28T23:14:37.087-04:00The only thing I would add to the other advice wou...The only thing I would add to the other advice would be to clearly outline in the contract what you want her to do. <br /><br />It's nice that you don't expect her to wash all the laundry.<br /><br />However, just tossing a load here and there or finishing what you don't is very open ended. I can see that becoming a potential problem between you & your future nanny.<br /><br />As far as job descriptions/ contracts you can never be too detailed in my opinion.<br /><br />You seem like a very caring person and I hope you're able to find a great fit for you and your family.Bethanynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-73951870421697498462012-03-28T21:47:09.932-04:002012-03-28T21:47:09.932-04:00Yo go, OP!Yo go, OP!Preachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-83899842876903685642012-03-28T21:29:29.574-04:002012-03-28T21:29:29.574-04:00OP, thanks for coming back and clarifying some of ...OP, thanks for coming back and clarifying some of those points. From your first post it seemed you wanted the nanny to do all the laundry and even though you said the youngest would be starting school in August, I took from it you would be starting work sooner rather than later because you said the word "now". I apologize if my previous posts appeared judgmental. By the way, I think it is awesome you and your husband were willing to open your home and adopt the three siblings. Not too many people would be able to do that.<br /><br />Strawberry, I just looked it up and the local schools here let out on May 23rd...so 8 weeks left, not 6. My mistake. :)MissMannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15111173519948500730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-58504613591915819952012-03-28T20:35:19.495-04:002012-03-28T20:35:19.495-04:00And for the record Miss Mannah, my older kids DO t...And for the record Miss Mannah, my older kids DO their own dishes and laundry.OP Herenoreply@blogger.com