What world do you nannies live in that you think everyone gets a raise every year? That's a thing of the past. Have you heard about the furloughs? Have you bothered to notice that most private sector workers have been without raises, including COL raises, for years? It's foolish to think that these cutbacks aren't going to trickle their way down to you.

Most workers are glad they have jobs. Your entitlement is nauseating. But hey, keep it up if it makes you happy. You'll find yourself humbled and out of job because those magical $25/hr jobs you want? Few and far between. As are those 20% yearly raises and expected cash bonuses at holidays and anniversaries.

If you tell your nanny you "can't afford" to give her a raise, make sure she doesn't see you able to "afford" everything else.

Unfortunately, very little can be hidden from your nanny.

If you don't feel that a raise is in order adjust her for COL/inflation.

It was about 2% last year
http://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm

The price of everything goes up every year. Your rent, your utilities, your loaf of bread, your auto mechanic.

If your company or employer can afford zero annual raise, get out if you can. The writing is on the wall.

Anonymous wrote:Most people get a raise once a year unless your employer is going under. I would get a new job before they can't afford you at all.

Way to overreact

Anonymous



P/T nannies usually let you know when they increase their rates. If you are unable to afford them, they can let you look for cheaper childcare.

A rate increase is different than a raise. If a P/T nanny chooses to randomly raise her rates for the same job, she will likely soon be looking for work. however, if a nanny can show she is going above and beyond and make the case for a merit raise, an MB will probably consider this.

If you want a raise you have to tell them. That's exactly what your mb does at her job.

Agree 25+ hours per week is "talk about a raise" territory; below that, not standard.

P/T nannies usually let you know when they increase their rates. If you are unable to afford them, they can let you look for cheaper childcare.

Most people have not received raises in several years due to the tough economy. It doesn't mean they don't give nannies yearly raises, but it is getting rarer.

P/T nannies generally do not get raises, but that doesn't mean you can't give one if you think your nanny has earned it, OP.

Most people get a raise once a year unless your employer is going under. I would get a new job before they can't afford you at all.

Raises are always at the discretion of the employer unless specifically agreed to in advance. Especially in this economy, even stellar performance does not always guarantee an annual increase.

Of course, a nanny who feels entitled to a raise and does not get one may look for a different job, but that is true in non-nanny jobs as well. They key as employer is not to give automatic raises each year, but to make sure that the nanny's current pay is in line with current market rates and the nanny's qualifications. In reality, this often means that annual increases are common at lower rates but less common when the nanny was initially hired at an above-market rate.

Depends on what you consider part time. If it's 5-15 hours a week, I don't know that a raise is standard. Anything over 20 hours a week, I would offer a raise as long as you can afford it and feel your nanny deserves it.

For a fulltime nanny I think it's expected but certainly not required. Not sure what the deal is for part timers.

Duties have stayed exactly the same. Is a raise automatic?