I think my check was short.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This has got to be taxes.

That's way to much for taxes and why would she randomly take out taxes without letting nanny know? She needs to tell nanny what taxes shes taking out. They need to talk about all that beforehand.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My boss used to do that every other week. I'd just send a txt "Hi X, I worked Zhrs this week and the total should be Y. My check is for B. Can you let me know if there is something I'm forgetting to subtract? otherwise we can just add this to my next week's paycheck? Thank you."

And if you have a smartphone, get an app (I have timeme). I now just "punch in" start time then stop time and automatically calculates everything!!

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OP, this is how you do it! Don't let this go. Ask her so you don't resent it. It wont be awkward, if anything it'll be awkward for her. And there's no problem with sending it through a text if it'll make you more comfortable. If I get into a situation where I need to confront someone I will practice so I am confident in what I'm saying. Give it a try and find the words that work for you.

Something like "Hello ____, I would like to speak to you for a moment about my paycheck, please call me when you get a moment" -- So atleast she'll have a heads up so you dont feel like you're catching her off guard.. Or you can just say what you need to say in the text and wait for a response. Lay out all the hours and walk her through it so theres no confusion.

Can you please give us an update OP?

[Anonymous]

Yes I asked her. She told me that she did not have enough in the acct to pay all of it but noted the proper amount still owed in order to pay me next week. I still wish she would have said something

[Anonymous]

OP are you serious?? That is really strange, not to mention unprofessional and illegal. Uh, is it your fault that she doesnt have enough $$ in her acct to pay you for hours YOU worked?! No. Super weird.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes I asked her. She told me that she did not have enough in the acct to pay all of it but noted the proper amount still owed in order to pay me next week. I still wish she would have said something

This is the type of thing I would only give her a pass on ONCE. Look at your check closely next week and if it's not the correct accumulated total, it's time to start looking for a new job. And if it ever happens again, time to start looking for a new job.

[Anonymous]

It's not illegal as long as she eventually gets paid -- try taking late paychecks to court and see how far you get.

It is a huge red flag about this family, though. I agree; I would start looking for another job, and would get serious about it if this happens again anytime in the next year.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes I asked her. She told me that she did not have enough in the acct to pay all of it but noted the proper amount still owed in order to pay me next week. I still wish she would have said something

This is the type of thing I would only give her a pass on ONCE. Look at your check closely next week and if it's not the correct accumulated total, it's time to start looking for a new job. And if it ever happens again, time to start looking for a new job.

This. OP you should be upfront with her that you're going to let this slide this time, but that it cannot happen again. If she thinks you're okay with late/partial payment it will start to happen more often. Paying for something else will always be more important, and making sure to pay you will drop to the bottom of the list!

[Anonymous]

Op here. I dont think it was as much of "oh its just the nanny... she'll understand". I know that both of them had to just replace tires on their family car (both meaning that they both contributed to it not just MB or DB... but I guess they have joint accts but idk). So I will let it slide this time. I know that MB was probably trying to save face and not say "well i couldnt afford to buy new tires, groceries... etc. and come up with all your $"