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Date Posted: 11:34:27 10/08/03 Wed
>>>>Hello,
>>>>I am a 22yrs old, this is my first nanning job. I
>>>>have experience being a camp counselor and plenty of
>>>>babysitting experience. I also spent two years
>>taking
>>>>care of handicap people in a home setting.
>Currently
>>>>I am takeing care of a 10 month old, a 3yr old, and
>a
>>>>6yr old. I get paid $10.50 an hour. I like in
>>Mass.
>>>>I'm pretty sure this is unfair pay. I have no idea
>>>>how to find out how much other nannies get paid. I
>>>>also don't know how to ask for a raise. Originally
>>>>$10.50 was great, but now I see all the
>>responsibility
>>>>involved and I drive them all over the place and
>>don't
>>>>get reinburst for mileage. Please Help!!!!
>>>
>>>
>>>i would definately ask for more money, usually it
>>>works out that you recieve $10.00 for the first child
>>>and an extra $2.00 for each additional child. if you
>>>are driving your own car you need to be reimbursed
>for
>>>mileage, i get 30 cents a mile. tell your boss that
>>>you feel that you have more responsibilities then you
>>>expected and would like to discuss adjusting your pay
>>>to compensate. always ask for more than you want,
>>>because you probably will have to negotiaite with
>>>them. i can't believe that they think 10.50 is enough
>>>for three kids under the age of six. do you have
>>>anything in writing with them? if not you should
>>>really consider it for the future.
>>>good luck!
>>>sandy
>>Oh My!! Thank You so much that is a big help
>
>Actually, as a first time nanny, it is not that low.
>It is on the lower end of normal pay, but for your
>experience level it is NOT out of line. Are you
>getting any benefits? And you should be getting some
>mileage reimbursement, at .36 per mile (government
>standard). If they do not reimburse you, then you can
>claim a deduction on your income taxes for vehicle
>expenses. Make sure that you have insurance coverage
>for transporting the children. Many insurance
>companies do not cover nanny cars for work use and you
>could be driving around without any insurance and not
>even know it. I negotiate with my employers 2 oil
>changes per year, gas allowance, and one new set of
>tires every 3 years. Each job is different, but you
>cannot compare apples to oranges. There are many
>nannies who have been doing this for several years
>that make only $12-$15 dollars per hour. Are you
>live-in or live-out? If you are live-out, you should
>be getting time and a half for all hours beyond 40 per
>week that you work. For more info on taxes, etc., go
>to www.breedlove-online.com. Good luck!
>Tonya
For a first time nanny that is fair pay, though it is cutting it pretty close. I think if they can pay the 10.50 they should be able to handle the even $11.00. Also, you should most definately be getting reimbursed, at least .35 a mile. Also, make sure they are reimbursing you for any other expenses the children may be causing you. If you want raise because there are so many responsibilities on you, then perhaps ask for a raise at a certain time period in your employment, like 3-6 months from now, depending on how eager you are and what your family is like. Also, make it clear to the family that you want this to work and you like working with the children. Remind them what you are doing, you are taking care of what should be their most precious commodities and you take that into consideration every day you come to work. Most parents want to keep their child care providers and are usually very flexible, it really isn't as easy as it may seem to find good childcare. I hope this helped. Eryka.
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