how would you handle $$ for occasional nanny share with a friend?

[Anonymous]

When my mb's friends add a kid I charge the friend our established share rate which in my area is $8 for one kid, $10/11 for two. Some days I end up makimg $32 an hour so I never turn down a share.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Of course there should be a reduction in what OP pays; her kids will be getting less attention. The nanny should also get an increase. I would suggest paying the nanny $22 per hour, with OP paying $12 per hour and the friend paying $10. That's on the higher end for a share, but the nanny will be dealing with three kids instead of two.

"Less attention" is exactly what some children need more than anything else. You do know that the helicopter syndrome is causing depression in children, don't you?? You sound very self-centered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:When my mb's friends add a kid I charge the friend our established share rate which in my area is $8 for one kid, $10/11 for two. Some days I end up makimg $32 an hour so I never turn down a share.

That's how it should be, PP. Good for you earning what your work is worth. More nannies should be earning $32/hr. It's really not that big of a deal if you're a top nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course there should be a reduction in what OP pays; her kids will be getting less attention. The nanny should also get an increase. I would suggest paying the nanny $22 per hour, with OP paying $12 per hour and the friend paying $10. That's on the higher end for a share, but the nanny will be dealing with three kids instead of two.

"Less attention" is exactly what some children need more than anything else. You do know that the helicopter syndrome is causing depression in children, don't you?? You sound very self-centered.

Less attention is fine but it costs less than full attention.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course there should be a reduction in what OP pays; her kids will be getting less attention. The nanny should also get an increase. I would suggest paying the nanny $22 per hour, with OP paying $12 per hour and the friend paying $10. That's on the higher end for a share, but the nanny will be dealing with three kids instead of two.

"Less attention" is exactly what some children need more than anything else. You do know that the helicopter syndrome is causing depression in children, don't you?? You sound very self-centered.

Less attention is fine but it costs less than full attention.

In the real world, people who know what they're doing earn more than those who don't. It's an advanced concept to some people.

[Anonymous]

A few days a week will certainly change this nanny's job.

There are lots of things moms have done to make a share worth it for me in the past.

1) Great pay --- whatever this means in your situation, speak with your nanny and your friend and let them
speak with each other about details. It's also a good idea to somehow work it out that you're able to pay a bit less,
as you're bearing the burden of hosting.

It is quite common for nannies who nannyshare and have great qualifications to gross $22 - $25 for any type of
share because of the extra legwork involved. Some
nannies might be fine with less. I haven't met them, after 12 years in the profession locally a few more outside of
this area.

Good Luck OP, this could work out really great for you and your family, as well as your friend's family!


2) Great environment --- this means that babyproofing/kidproofing was always done before I arrived, as well as some organizing and food prep.

3) Great communication --- with both families both while
was with their children and at the start and end of the day to let me know where they were at in my time away from them.

[Anonymous]

previous poster here, wow the formatting is really
off on my computer, sorry folks! Number 2 and 3
got lost somehow!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Of course there should be a reduction in what OP pays; her kids will be getting less attention. The nanny should also get an increase. I would suggest paying the nanny $22 per hour, with OP paying $12 per hour and the friend paying $10. That's on the higher end for a share, but the nanny will be dealing with three kids instead of two.

"Less attention" is exactly what some children need more than anything else. You do know that the helicopter syndrome is causing depression in children, don't you?? You sound very self-centered.

Less attention is fine but it costs less than full attention.

In the real world, people who know what they're doing earn more than those who don't. It's an advanced concept to some people.

And your point is? Don't see the relationship.