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Subject: Re: Pay raise question

Author:
Sabine

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Date Posted: 19:32:23 01/09/04 Fri

Hi April,

I am facing a similar delema. The same type of bonus/pay raise was promised to me before Christmas, and it's now the second week in January and my pay check did not include any bonus. However, I too am afraid to say something about the situation to my boss. It's always difficult for nannies because we want to keep a good relationship and rapport with our employers and-lets face it- these people are a daily presence in our lives. I think we should stand up for ourselves. If we had regular jobs there would be some type of regulation. But we have to look out for ourselves and make the call when we have been wronged.

In my previous nanny job, I allowed myself to be slighted just like your bosses are slighting you. I was afraid to start any trouble so I never said anything. But my frustration built up more and more and really affected my enjoyment of the job. I was very bitter and decided to move on to a different family.

In retrospect, I really wish I had said something because I miss the children in that family. Plus if your boss promises something, they should deliver it. Your bosses owe you a true raise. Certainly, they must realize it is not right. Maybe they just think you won't notice the difference. I think you need to ask yourself "Are they truly generous with me?". Last year they enticed you to work for them with a great hourly rate and a very sizeable bonus/raise, but now they know your situation and are aware that you are dependent on them and the job, maybe they are hoping that you will be too scared to question what they have done.

Believe me, this situation is going to continue to bother you. Perhaps you could leave them a letter on a Friday spelling out the discrepancy in the "raise" so they can think about it over the weekend. Communication is really SO important in this line of work. You are the only one looking out for yourself and you have to be your own advocate and fight for what you deserve. You are there for them when they need you, now it's time for them to be straight with you and give you what you have earned and deserve (and were PROMISED). I'm gonna try to follow my own advice.

Good luck to you!

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