Asking nanny to do some extra chores

[Anonymous]

I would do it for free but while your child is up. Cleaning and doing laundry is easier than caring for a child. I'd still keep an eye on the child, but this constant one-on-one is exhausting.
Possibly the ones who refuse interact less with the child and would find cleaning more work. All this is done under "I'm a professional".
I'm not a nanny (I was an Au Pair long ago), but at my work, there's not such thing as 'not my job'. If something needs to be done, we all do it.

[Anonymous]

I've had plenty of positions with light house upkeep included and compensated accordingly so this wouldn't bother me.

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the replies. I will not ask my nanny. I found someone else. She’s actually a nanny too but is looking for extra work- either childcare or housekeeping- after her day job ends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just a question. When your child takes a nap, does your nanny get a break to rest and have lunch? Like you would get a break during your work day?

Employee break time is ~30 min per day so 2.5 hrs per week. Nanny currently has 10 hours break and chore is only 3 hours. So they are still left with 7 hours which is plenty. OP, what does your nanny currently do during break time?

EMPLOYERS get plenty breaks if they WFH and can do chores. Not the nanny responsibility. Hire a weekly housekeeper!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies, would you be offended if your employer offered to pay you extra for vacuuming and doing the household laundry? And if not, how much extra pay would be appropriate? It would take about 3 hours a week. Our toddler takes a 2 hours each day and she could do the chores during that time, but I also wouldn't mind if she does it while our child is awake.

How would you feel if your boss asked you to clean the toilet in his private bathroom or asked you to take his stinking gym clothes home to wash? I had a boss in one of my first jobs who asked me to do this. I told him to go to hell. Your nanny should tell you the same. Clean up your own filth!

[Anonymous]

Only if you pay me $500 per week. How lazy can you be?!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I childcare were such amazing job, more moms would be raising their own kids.

Dads too!

[Anonymous]

If your boss offered you extra money would you clean the bathrooms at your office,? Oh. You're insulted. Well. Your nanny is also insulted because NANNIES ARE NOT MAIDS! Clean up your own filth.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If your boss offered you extra money would you clean the bathrooms at your office,? Oh. You're insulted. Well. Your nanny is also insulted because NANNIES ARE NOT MAIDS! Clean up your own filth.

OP was talking about vacuuming and household laundry, not cleaning bathrooms. To me, there’s a difference.

I think any employee should be able to refuse doing tasks outside the scope of their employment. However, a nanny is much more aligned with a maid (I think the correct terminology is housekeeper?? I think “maid” is not acceptable anymore, fyi) in that they are both domestic helpers. The IRS even characterizes them as “household employees.” So it’s not some crazy stretch to ask a nanny to vacuum.

FWIW my first job was as a receptionist making $7/hr and heck yeah I would’ve vacuumed / cleaned up the break room to make more money! My boss’s boss was the CEO’s executive assistant so I had some interaction with the CEO. I certainly understood I wasn’t on the same level as the CEO and that no one was asking him to vacuum.

Anyways, my point is, it’s ok to say “no, that’s not within my scope of employment.” But there’s no need for outrage or insult. I doubt OP is asking bc she disrespects her nanny. I think nannies should have respect and dignity but at the end of the day, you’re a nanny, not a CEO, ya know?! It’s not crazy to ask a nanny to vacuum, but it would be crazy to ask a doctor or lawyer to do that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If your boss offered you extra money would you clean the bathrooms at your office,? Oh. You're insulted. Well. Your nanny is also insulted because NANNIES ARE NOT MAIDS! Clean up your own filth.

OP was talking about vacuuming and household laundry, not cleaning bathrooms. To me, there’s a difference.

I think any employee should be able to refuse doing tasks outside the scope of their employment. However, a nanny is much more aligned with a maid (I think the correct terminology is housekeeper?? I think “maid” is not acceptable anymore, fyi) in that they are both domestic helpers. The IRS even characterizes them as “household employees.” So it’s not some crazy stretch to ask a nanny to vacuum.

FWIW my first job was as a receptionist making $7/hr and heck yeah I would’ve vacuumed / cleaned up the break room to make more money! My boss’s boss was the CEO’s executive assistant so I had some interaction with the CEO. I certainly understood I wasn’t on the same level as the CEO and that no one was asking him to vacuum.

Anyways, my point is, it’s ok to say “no, that’s not within my scope of employment.” But there’s no need for outrage or insult. I doubt OP is asking bc she disrespects her nanny. I think nannies should have respect and dignity but at the end of the day, you’re a nanny, not a CEO, ya know?! It’s not crazy to ask a nanny to vacuum, but it would be crazy to ask a doctor or lawyer to do that.

You're right. Doctors & lawyers are too good to vacuum. Too menial.
Those who raise your children because you want all the status & none of the work definitely should clean up after you too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Nannies, would you be offended if your employer offered to pay you extra for vacuuming and doing the household laundry? And if not, how much extra pay would be appropriate? It would take about 3 hours a week. Our toddler takes a 2 hours each day and she could do the chores during that time, but I also wouldn't mind if she does it while our child is awake.

How many times must it be said: NANNIES ARE NOT MAIDS!!!

Would you be insulted if you boss asked you to do the office vacuuming and office laundry?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Nannies, would you be offended if your employer offered to pay you extra for vacuuming and doing the household laundry? And if not, how much extra pay would be appropriate? It would take about 3 hours a week. Our toddler takes a 2 hours each day and she could do the chores during that time, but I also wouldn't mind if she does it while our child is awake.

How many times must it be said: NANNIES ARE NOT MAIDS!!!

Would you be insulted if you boss asked you to do the office vacuuming and office laundry?

In some jobs, it's expected. It's not unreasonable to vacuum the areas the nanny is in. And, clean the kids room and playroom.

[Anonymous]

Here’s a thought parents clean your own house !

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I'd be offended and may start looking for employment elsewhere. I'm a childcare professional not a housekeeper. Would you ask any of your other service providers- your hair dresser, plumber, electrician, landscapers, etc to clean your home and wash your dirty clothes? Can you imagine a plumber waiting for a clogged tub to drain and saying "Hey- while you're waiting for that tub to be done draining (or kid to be done sleeping), can you wash my dirty clothes for me? I'll pay you!".

Yikes.

You can always tell who's never had a job besides nanny. To answer your question, yes employees at many jobs can and do get asked to do things outside their specific / preferred scope all the time. Most folks manage to carry on without getting offended.

[Anonymous]

You're right. Doctors & lawyers are too good to vacuum. Too menial.
Those who raise your children because you want all the status & none of the work definitely should clean up after you too