Temporarily furloughing nanny? Strategies?
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Anonymous
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60% of our HHI is from Government contracting.
Due to the shutdown we lost 18% of our HHI and are down to 82% HHI If the shutdown goes on past 2 weeks our income will go down to 40%. of our original HHI We are ok as of now but if we go down to 40% we cannot afford the nanny until the shutdown is resolved. What would you do in this situation? |
Anonymous
| you could try, knowing your nanny has her own life and own decisions to make. if I were her, and you "furloughed" me, I'd look around for a family with more stability. And are you sure you're saying you simply can't "afford" the nanny or because you're home you don't "need" her and therefore want to play the financial card to pick and choose what you need and don't need. Please be sure you're being honest about your reasoning. |
Anonymous
| If you "furlough" the nanny she is going to look for another job. Then when you need her again you will have to look for a new nanny. If you are ok with that, then you have to do what you have to do since obviously if you cannot afford her you have no other choice... but just remember when you are both working again in a few weeks you will be stuck with no care |
Anonymous
| Smart nannies will learn to avoid government worker families. |
Anonymous
How would we be able to afford the nanny. It's not like I want to be at home not working. |
Anonymous
We are in the private sector but DH is a contractor that works for multiple agencies independently. |
Anonymous
Savings... |
Anonymous
| Can you pay her some % and not have her work? You might be able to get her to stick with you if you give her 50% and the time off. |
Anonymous
That's stupid and besides who is going to hire anyone right now anyways? |
Anonymous
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If you do the math on how much you can afford to pay her for the next few weeks, lay it out for her and offer to give her references on the local moms listserve to help her pick up extra hours until you're able to pay her 100% again. If you really value her as an employee, you'll be honest, give her as much warning as possible, and do everything you can to make sure she can take care of her needs.
I know it sounds like no one would hire extra help at this point, but there might be the occasional family in a bind. I need care for two days in the next couple weeks and if you sent out a sincere recommendation on my neighborhood's listserve, I might consider her. I'm sure there are at least a few others in the same boat. |
Anonymous
| Most employers would cut someone without warning right away. Something tells me these are replies for nannies and not employers. |
Anonymous
| Hah. Temporary furlough? Your cutting expenses because you're down to 40% of your income. Do you honestly believe she will sit around and wait for you to need her again, with her income cut to 0% ? If you "furlough" her, expect her to file unemployment and raise your rates, and you should be prepared with a childcare option for when you are suddenly needed back at work and have no nanny. |
Anonymous
| I hope your nanny is savvy and has already began a search for a new position. I know I would be looking for something else if I was her. |
Anonymous
She can feel free to file for unemployment but why would she raise rates? We are all in this together. I have no problems cutting her and using daycare as needed but it's not easy for a nanny to get a job especially right now. |
Anonymous
| You all have failed I hope you don't run a business. I ran a business and have no problems cutting people. I was trying to be more compassionate. |