nanny working during coronavirus?

[Anonymous]

My workplace has announced it will be having all employees work from home for at least some period of time once there are a certain number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the DC area. Is it reasonable to ask our nanny to still work if my family still seems to be healthy at that point? Not sure how I'd be able to actually work remotely without her. But then again, many of my co-workers have their kids in daycares and if it's at the point that our workplace closes I'm sure the daycares will close, so I guess we'll all be in the same boat at that point!

[Anonymous]

Yes, your nanny still works. You still need child care and she is working in a home, not communal office.

[Anonymous]

Of course she works. My guess is that she can not afford to not work.

[Anonymous]

Nannies are so different and individual. You should talk to her directly. I 100% plan to continue working even if our area gets hit hard, and would probably just live in temporarily as I have done in the past when the kids or parents are really sick.

But I work long hours and am single with no pets. If I were juggling multiple jobs or had roommates or a family member who was especially vulnerable, I might feel diffetently.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies are so different and individual. You should talk to her directly. I 100% plan to continue working even if our area gets hit hard, and would probably just live in temporarily as I have done in the past when the kids or parents are really sick.

But I work long hours and am single with no pets. If I were juggling multiple jobs or had roommates or a family member who was especially vulnerable, I might feel diffetently.

Not everyone has the space or desire for a live-in.

[Anonymous]

Just make sure you're not in her way when you work from home. All nannies hate to work while a parent works from home. It works well when the parent stays in the office and doesn't interfere with the nanny during the day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just make sure you're not in her way when you work from home. All nannies hate to work while a parent works from home. It works well when the parent stays in the office and doesn't interfere with the nanny during the day.

This. DH works from home once a week. He makes an appearance at lunch time and that's it. I'm up in my room sleeping (work night shift) and don't make an appearance until its about time for nanny to head home. Been doing this for 2 years and its worked well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course she works. My guess is that she can not afford to not work.

This. And if any of your coworkers or friends try to get in on your arrangement, you better make sure she's paid her rate in full by each family.

[Anonymous]

I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

You work 6 hours a day right now, so I assume you are only paid for six hours. That’s why you make peanuts. It’s a pretty sweet gig if you also get room and board.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

You work 6 hours a day right now, so I assume you are only paid for six hours. That’s why you make peanuts. It’s a pretty sweet gig if you also get room and board.

I also do all the errands, grocery shopping, cooking, laundry etc. schedule/ coordinate home and car maintenance.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

You work 6 hours a day right now, so I assume you are only paid for six hours. That’s why you make peanuts. It’s a pretty sweet gig if you also get room and board.

I also do all the errands, grocery shopping, cooking, laundry etc. schedule/ coordinate home and car maintenance.

That doesn’t take long.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

You work 6 hours a day right now, so I assume you are only paid for six hours. That’s why you make peanuts. It’s a pretty sweet gig if you also get room and board.

I also do all the errands, grocery shopping, cooking, laundry etc. schedule/ coordinate home and car maintenance.

That doesn’t take long.

Great - sounds like you want the job. Post your email for when PP quits.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’m a live in nanny to school age children. If schools close and camps are closed. I’m quitting. I work 5 am to 9 pm and the kids are in school or camp 7-5. I’m not working 16 hour days. Especially for the peanuts I make.

You work 6 hours a day right now, so I assume you are only paid for six hours. That’s why you make peanuts. It’s a pretty sweet gig if you also get room and board.

I also do all the errands, grocery shopping, cooking, laundry etc. schedule/ coordinate home and car maintenance.

That doesn’t take long.

Bless your heart.

[Anonymous]

My understanding is that we are supposed to stay home - no food deliveries or trips to even the grocery store (the advice to stockpile for two weeks). So, no, the nanny shouldn’t be commuting from her home to yours. She could get the virus from her family and spread it to yours and so much worse if she takes public transportation.

Our nanny walks to work and lives alone which I think is safer but she’s agreed to move in with us if there is a quarantine