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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A raise and change of job description.[/quote]

Stop.  I bet the nanny would be happy to engage in art projects and other learning activities without a raise!  It’s so much more enjoyable for us former teacher than the nine-millionth game of, “I’ll be Elsa and you be Ana”.

Just talk to your nanny honestly about how things have changed for the near future and you want your daughter to have more enrichment in lieu of school.  Mention art projects, science experiments, sensory experiences, gardening, reading and writing, counting by multiples, etc.  Ask your nanny how to better structure your child’s day to resemble school a bit more.  Eight hours is a lot of time to fill.  Projects for half and still lots of playtime.

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Would you be ok with your boss assigning you tasks that go above and beyond your job description for no additional pay? [/quote]

Yes!   Of course!  Your job evolves in every field to do more of one thing and less of another.  No job should ever be totally stagnant especially working with children who are constantly changing and growing.  [/quote]

So you don’t receive raises or promotions? The work keeps piling on and you stay at the same pay. Doesn’t sound like a great environment. [/quote]

Many people don’t get promoted, or they’re few and far between.  Raises are based either on merit or increased duties (beyond the expected scope).  Nannies teach young children (through play) until they’re in elementary school; preschool may take some part of it earlier, but it’s still a typical nanny duty.  So I’m not  sure why you’re complaining that teaching through play is so onerous.[/quote]

Reread what OP wrote. The nanny was hired as a playmate. She probably negotiated a rate based on duties. Now OP wants to add homeschooling (which is being a teacher, making lesson plans, developing an educational curriculum). That’s an entirely different job, skill level and added duties. If that was presented from the beginning then a nanny’s rate would reflect that.

If you aren’t getting promotions and raises then that speaks on your performance and ability to negotiate for yourself. I know plenty of people who get raises and promotions. I don’t know anyone who, isn’t just starting with a company, ok with continuous added work without any recognition. [/quote]

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