Is it fair to ask our nanny to be on standby for one weekend?

[Anonymous]

Our wonderful nanny, who has never once called in sick in three years, was out for two days after her 2nd covid vaccine. DH and I are both scheduled to get our first and 2nd doses on Fridays and are worried we might have similar side-effects.

Would it be unfair to ask nanny to be on standby for those weekends, especially the 2nd shot weekend in case we need her? We’d pay time and a half if we do need her but what should we pay for stand-by?

I know our nanny and she will say “nothing” if we ask her.

[Anonymous]

Why don’t you get your shot a different day than your spouse? Problem solved.

[Anonymous]

Of course you pay a standby fee. Of course.

[Anonymous]

That's some BS. Seriously? No either such it up or get it on different days. That's a big request and unless you are paying $1000 for over time, weekend, etc you are taking advantage of her.

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. I would do it. Offer her $100 to be on standby. That way she can order some nice takeout if she ends up sitting around all weekend.

[Anonymous]

If you pay her to be on call it's totally fair to ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you get your shot a different day than your spouse? Problem solved.

This. Not complicated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why don’t you get your shot a different day than your spouse? Problem solved.

This. Not complicated.

OMG, are you kidding?! Where I live it’s so complicated! You take the date and time they give you or go back to the end of the line!

[Anonymous]

Nanny here and of course I would standby for free. I’ve done it for two births already.

A thank you gift is always nice but not necessary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nanny here. I would do it. Offer her $100 to be on standby. That way she can order some nice takeout if she ends up sitting around all weekend.

I would do this. Because of the pandemic I spend most of my free time doing not much of anything. For $100 I’ll do not much of anything with my phone on.

[Anonymous]

I honestly don’t get it. Just book her for the hours. If you end up feeling fine catch up on laundry.

[Anonymous]

i highly doubt you will both have side effects bad enough to keep you from taking care of your children.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I honestly don’t get it. Just book her for the hours. If you end up feeling fine catch up on laundry.

Nanny here and I would hate to give up a weekend for no reason.

OP, I would be fine being on stand-by. These are unusual times. And I did it when my employer was nearing her due date with change #2 before.

[Anonymous]

Op I called out sick due to side effects from my second dose. I had a massive headache , was nauseous, and extremely fatigued. I'm an RN and couldn't have done my job safely. But I could have parented safely. Ds just watched TV while DS was working and snacked more than he usually does. That way I could just veg and nap. Your nanny was probably in a similar spot.

If you want to pay her for standing by that's fine. But honestly I think the risks of both you and dh being completely unable to parent are low.

[Anonymous]

What kind of side effects are you anticipating? With a sore arm, you and the DH can tag team the kids.