Nanny benefits?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

Yes because it's "abusive" to pay the nanny a decent salary with PTO and sick days but not pay for health insurance. Perhaps you should look up the definition of abusive.

No one said that. Perhaps you should learn reading comprehension.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

Yes because it's "abusive" to pay the nanny a decent salary with PTO and sick days but not pay for health insurance. Perhaps you should look up the definition of abusive.

No one said that. Perhaps you should learn reading comprehension.

If that's not what you meant then why post this in response to a thread about paying for a nanny's health insurance?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

No one keeps nannies behind closed doors. They work at will, free to walk out whenever they like.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

No one keeps nannies behind closed doors. They work at will, free to walk out whenever they like.

You may speak for yourself.

[Anonymous]

I don't have the greatest health insurance, and went without it for many years (scary), BUT, 8 years ago, I worked in a share for some employers who offered to pay for half of my insurance. I'll state again, that it isn't the greatest, BUT it certainly is something, and I've been glad for it, whenever I've fallen ill. You can tell her that you can cover part of a plan, but not everything. Are you her only employers, or does she also work for other families?

[Anonymous]

5 sick days paid and 10 days paid vacation are consider benefits??? Just asking!!!!
Iam in the same position as your nanny. I love the twins giving all the attention and care they need.
Help mom a lot doing some work when kids sleeping. Asked for little help for insurance negative, help for transportation negative... That before starting and after a year. Not to mention that I use my own car to help taking the kids to places since they not driving. I offered I cannot let them rent while my car is just in the parking lot.
Maybe they don't know because first time having nanny.... After this 15 days every single day miss is no pay normal ... But I am a single mom with 2 kids ... Would be happier if boss more understanding... Just saying!!

[Anonymous]

Market yourself to other families until you get what you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

No one keeps nannies behind closed doors. They work at will, free to walk out whenever they like.

You may speak for yourself.

Not the PP you are "responding" to but, seriously, this is your response for EVERYTHING. It's on every damn thread. Could you try to contribute something meaningful, useful or constructive?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

You know that most novice nannies don't know much about commonplace compensation packages. How would they? Verifiable resources don't exist unfortunately, not even for career nannies. Everything you might find is "self-reported". Employers may under-report the total benefits package they're paying the nanny, while nannies may over-report. No one knows the truth, not to mention how much is still completely unreported, especially with undocumented immigrant domestic workers.

Nannies are prime targets for abuse behind closed doors. No one sees what's really going on. It isn't until they learn the ropes, and the laws, that they find out they've been duped into an abusive employment relationship. And you're suddenly looking for another nanny, yet again....

No one keeps nannies behind closed doors. They work at will, free to walk out whenever they like.

You may speak for yourself.

Not the PP you are "responding" to but, seriously, this is your response for EVERYTHING. It's on every damn thread. Could you try to contribute something meaningful, useful or constructive?

That damn thorn in your backside. Sounds oh so painful. Maybe stay away from the roses?

[Anonymous]

@ 14:12 Howard does it work? Insurance out off thé paycheck?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Medical insurance deductions are tax free. You could offer to deduct a payment towards her health insurance from her paycheck. It's a cost savings to both of you.

You give the nanny a separate monthly check to pay for her health insurance. Write "health insurance" on the memo line of the check. No taxes for this check.

[Anonymous]

I think the key here is that you offer to deduct it from her pay. The nanny is asking for a raise. If this isn't warranted or appropriate at this time just say no and offer to deduct it from her gross pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think the key here is that you offer to deduct it from her pay. The nanny is asking for a raise. If this isn't warranted or appropriate at this time just say no and offer to deduct it from her gross pay.

Your reading comprehension is lacking. Again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is in very bad faith for her to ask for this AFTER starting. Fine to negotiate up front - bad sign to ask after starting. I would not agree to it and would be cautious about her moving forward unless it is at the 1 year mark and that is why she is asking.

+1

It can be advantageous to find a naive nanny who don't learn her worth until after she starts the job. And you thought you hit the jackpot getting her to agree to nonsense. I've heard about that strategy. You see, sooner or later, it backfires on you. Not so bright after all.