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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm a nanny who does this for a couple of families. I certainly don't charge $50 an hour, though I am paid above market for a nanny. Look for an older nanny who got burned out with the extra workload during covid. I pop my AirPods in and listen to library books or podcasts and do a deep dive into 6 loads of laundry every week, then I clean the kitchen (which is usually a hazmat zone), do the recycling, and break down any boxes that came into the house that week--basically the stuff they hate doing. They usually have the laundry washed, and I fold/put away/transfer anything from the washer to the dryer if needed.

Last week I went through the house with a magic eraser and cleaned the walls. Another time I cleaned the fridge. I'll go through the clothes and pull sizes that are too small. I'll  make the kid's beds, tidy their rooms, organize toys in the basement and make sure they're put away right, take crib rails off, install new carseats etc. I also do a date night for them once a week, and if the kids are out of school, I might help out here and there with that. Whatever comes up, I'll do it.

I work part time on a salary for a single mom who's a doctor with a varying schedule, and I help out with that type of thing for her as well, since her kid is in school.

OP you can absolutely find someone for this. My situation is very flexible in terms of which day I go. Maybe consider a PT for the childcare days and a separate person for the organization/cleaning days if you're having a hard time selling it as all one job--but I guarantee you will find someone who likes this set up. Just be clear about what you're looking for, be patient as you each settle into the role, be flexible (if she has to take a day off here or there, be cool with it.) Also be prepared to pay a little more, but not excessively more. [/quote] I'm a nanny dumb dumb. Just because someone disagrees with you and calls you out for not knowing what you're talking about, doesn't mean they're a parent out to get you.

Federal law states unambiguously that all domestic employees Are HOURLY employees and are paid OT over 40 hours.  Your doctor is breaking the law and you are cheating yourself.  I hope she is reported.[/quote] oh stop. you don't know the particulars of the situation and are making a lot of assumptions about the number of hours involved and who's getting the better end of the deal. [/quote]

I don't need to know anytime but that under Federal law nannies are hourly employees and cannot be salaried.  Salaried employees are not eligible for OT pay.  Stop cheating the people taking care of your children.
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