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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don’t know if I’d frame it as her taking advantage of you. I think she was hasty in quitting and now that she has a baby, she realizes that it’s actually really freaking hard to juggle work and a baby!  Bless her heart. Welcome to motherhood.

She’s taking a shot here, hoping that you’ll pay extra because of your history together or because you have all this perceived extra money laying around and she feel entitled to it.

She’s definitely reaching. $34/hr is not justifiable. [b]Plus she now has all the additional responsibilities that come with a newborn - appointments, time off for sick days, etc. - that only increase the burden on you when she’s unavailable. [/b]

If it were me, I’d pass all together or at a minimum I’d go back to the previously agreed rate. Being off the books is a benefit to her, not you. Sure you don’t have to pay the employer portion of FICA and stuff, but you also won’t be able to claim her on your taxes for the dependent care credit, plus you’re technically breaking the law. [/quote]

I agree with you about her taking a shot as opposed to trying to take advantage of me.

[b]I’m leaning towards passing[/b].

I broached sick leave/how we will handle sick kids, and she made it clear she can’t be around vomiting/fevers because of the baby. While reasonable concern, my kids get sick and she’s going to feel entitled to being paid when they are sick.

Really this is not the right career for her. She expects fewer hours, above market pay and is limited in being able to care for sick kids. She should find another line of work.

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Pp here. I would too. And I don’t say that lightly, because I know how hard it can be to find someone good and I know how easy it is to rely on someone who already knows your kids and their routine.

But I think by passing, you are avoiding a lot of future headaches and overpaying where you aren’t actually getting anything extra in return. My best to you regardless of how you proceed, this part of being an employer sucks![/quote]

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