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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's really simple. If you don't pay her, she will find another job. Just like if you didn't pay the daycare, they would fill your spot.

I was a nanny in Chicago for 15 years, ran an agency there for 5 years, and have had a nanny for my own kids for 6 years. It is absolutely standard and expected to offer guaranteed hours. [/quote]

I mentioned in the original post that she does not have guaranteed hours.  She wanted it initially but we gave her higher pay instead.  Her last 2 families (combined she worked there for 12 years) did not give her guaranteed hours.  I'm not sure it's "standard and expected" to have guaranteed hours, but it of course should be honored if it's in the contract.  Of the (4) neighbors and classmates that also have nannies none of them offer guaranteed hours.  Maybe it's regional - this is an affluent suburb of Chicago.

Based on the feedback here I'm convinced we need to pay her to keep her, which is what we'll do.  Thanks everyone for the tips.[/quote]

I’m in Chicago - we have guaranteed hours.  I can’t imagine not - someone’s livelihood just left up to your whims? What if you decided to take 3 weeks off, suddenly they can’t pay their rent that month.  I’m glad to hear you’ve decided to be a good person[/quote]

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