tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post5774465895502844495..comments2024-03-19T03:27:24.068-04:00Comments on I SAW YOUR NANNY: Am i being unreasonable?Leigh Raymerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18210572527823459842noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-26396233217855601472016-07-06T16:57:51.831-04:002016-07-06T16:57:51.831-04:00They are on vacation you are there to work. You a...They are on vacation you are there to work. You are also away from home and I wouldn't expect that much downtime. Yes, you might get to enjoy a new location and some fun activities but you'll still be working. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-78684077361866076632016-06-10T14:11:40.160-04:002016-06-10T14:11:40.160-04:00Off topic, no value added, and very pretentious. ...Off topic, no value added, and very pretentious. <br /><br />Smh. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-39691248423167985992016-06-09T01:51:30.738-04:002016-06-09T01:51:30.738-04:00Check your grammar in your post, starting with the...Check your grammar in your post, starting with the first sentence. Totally annoying to see fundamental grammatical errors in the first sentence, and be expected to read 500 words further. Not saying you're stupid, but please check your first sentence, if you don't check any others. It's not that hard. Laziness is not really an excuse.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-86349791976087320172016-06-06T12:56:10.275-04:002016-06-06T12:56:10.275-04:00If she is not willing to pay you, at least what yo...If she is not willing to pay you, at least what you would make if you were working a regular work week DON'T Go. Because as Hannah said she will expect it for other situations as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091232028115786950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-55842804947513385022016-06-06T12:55:52.946-04:002016-06-06T12:55:52.946-04:00If she is not willing to pay you, at least what yo...If she is not willing to pay you, at least what you would make if you were working a regular work week DON'T Go. Because as Hannah said she will expect it for other situations as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04091232028115786950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-56019906479802167372016-06-04T07:28:51.991-04:002016-06-04T07:28:51.991-04:00When you first start working for a family, don'...When you first start working for a family, don't be afraid to tell the family YOUR expectations. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17961979240275883023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-80297937825086591772016-06-03T23:24:14.989-04:002016-06-03T23:24:14.989-04:00I actually charge much more to travel. No matter t...I actually charge much more to travel. No matter the destination. I would never do it for my regular rate. I even charge my hourly rate -plus 4 per hour- en route. Traveling by car with two kids would be hellish. And you're not on vacation. You will do MUCH more than she explained. And you're not in the comfort of your own home. You have to give up your life/friends/bf or husband for the duration. <br /><br />Don't do it. It will suck!!Jessicanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-27380579012318964202016-06-02T06:37:35.925-04:002016-06-02T06:37:35.925-04:00You're not being unreasonable at all. Any time...You're not being unreasonable at all. Any time I travelled with my nanny families (whether it was fun or not) I was compensated. You're giving up your time, you should get paid. End of story. And if her other nanny thinks she shouldn't have to pay you, then her other nanny should go for free...<br />As for the "personal" questions, they're really not. They sound more like friendly banter to me. I always appreciated when my MB would ask how things were. It's up to you to share how much or how little you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-27351776265748836402016-06-01T17:38:41.996-04:002016-06-01T17:38:41.996-04:00This thread is amazing. And the response to the si...This thread is amazing. And the response to the situation is right on par!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18208279957846291913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-39922973988165344072016-06-01T12:48:04.694-04:002016-06-01T12:48:04.694-04:00Run!!!! If she is not willing to pay you the $300,...Run!!!! If she is not willing to pay you the $300, do not go. You will feel under appreciated and end up resenting them when you end up spending the entire time taking care of the kids and having awkward conversations with the family members.<br />I tried that once, and Never again!! Going on vacations with family's is never a vacation for the nanny in any way. If anything, you will be working more because the family will take advantage of you being there, and use you more while they take off to dinners, etc... <br />When I go with family's on vacation, I charge my normal rate while the kids are awake and I'm taking care of them, plus another $30-50 a day for the traveling and being away from home. I expect the family to pay all my travel and food expenses as well.<br />Having a nanny to go on vacation with you is a luxury. You are a professional and this is your livelihood, you deserve to be treated as such. <br /><br />I would sit down with the mom and explain that even though they will be on vacation, you will obviously not be since you are expected to provide childcare. I would be nice, but firm in telling her that this is your profession, and you expect to be compensated for the vacation. <br />If she says no, then you can always try asking her to pay for the days your missing of work, since it is unfair of her to ask you to miss out on wages because they are going on vacation. <br /><br />Trust me, you don't want to go on vacation with a family for free. They will expect all future vacations to be nannied for free as well. It's never a good situation. <br /><br />Good luck! hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386742556252990143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32916951.post-55081223029540211242016-05-31T22:10:22.195-04:002016-05-31T22:10:22.195-04:00It is so annoying when families think that THEIR v...It is so annoying when families think that THEIR vacations are fun for you. You are not unreasonable to expect compensation. I make my regular hourly when I travel with my nanny family. In addition, I receive a 100/day per diem for each travel day to compensate me for the inconvenience of being away from home and for expenses related to the trip (sometimes I have to get a cat sitter, special clothes for a trip, or food for myself in odd places). I wouldn't travel with any family without being well compensated. Believe me - you will not be on vacation.Traveling Nannynoreply@blogger.com