Finally Asked For A Raise

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If a family does not offer you an annual raise every yr., then they are just being cheap & do not even respect all that you are doing for their family.

Think about it OP……without your services, they would not be able to go to their jobs every day.

You should not have to ask them for a raise >> it should be a given that you are automatically given one each + every yr.

Period.
I would look for a new family.
One that has the ability to appreciate you as a valued employee.

Most people don’t get annual raises.

True for some jobs, but most Nannies get an annual COL/merit raise annually.

[Anonymous]

^^ This is very true.
Nannies will also command a raise if the family adds another child into the family…..typically anywhere from $2-5/Hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^ This is very true.
Nannies will also command a raise if the family adds another child into the family…..typically anywhere from $2-5/Hour.

This isn't adding another child nor duties.

[Anonymous]

No this is not typical at all.

When you ask for a raise, the idea is that you have proven yourself to be a reliable + responsible employee and you have brought efficiency to your role, etc.
It is NOT a “strings attached” goodwill gesture.

I personally would leave this family if at all possible as it is crystal clear they have zero respect for all you do for them.
They sound like they are trying to nickel and dime you which does not bode well for them as employers.

There are good families out there that will respect you, this family is only concerned w/stretching their almighty dollar.

[Anonymous]

Adding on all that additional work you’re going to need another raise

[Anonymous]

^^ That is a good point PP!

[Anonymous]

I feel that expecting the nanny to empty all the garbage cans and sweeping the floors before she ends her shift is reasonable. After all it is all child related light housekeeping and most employers expect their nanny to keep things tidy in addition to providing childcare. My nanny vacuums the carpets every single day and also loads/unloads the dishwasher daily too.

It is expected that the house will be orderly so that when a parent arrives home after a long day of work, they can relax instead of stress.

[Anonymous]

^ My nanny is great.
When my baby naps she also vacuums the downstairs every day. This IS baby-related since vacuuming ensures there is nothing small on the floor that my baby may accidentally put in his mouth.
But I would never ask my nanny to scrub my toilet or mop my kitchen floor.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^ My nanny is great.
When my baby naps she also vacuums the downstairs every day. This IS baby-related since vacuuming ensures there is nothing small on the floor that my baby may accidentally put in his mouth.
But I would never ask my nanny to scrub my toilet or mop my kitchen floor.

Most Nannie’s would not be expected to vacuum floors.

[Anonymous]

Go find another job or deal with it. Sorry but you fon’t have a college degree so there are few options available to you. You can become a house cleaner if you want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I feel that expecting the nanny to empty all the garbage cans and sweeping the floors before she ends her shift is reasonable. After all it is all child related light housekeeping and most employers expect their nanny to keep things tidy in addition to providing childcare. My nanny vacuums the carpets every single day and also loads/unloads the dishwasher daily too.

It is expected that the house will be orderly so that when a parent arrives home after a long day of work, they can relax instead of stress.

OP should have been doing the child related basics already without having to be asked.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^ My nanny is great.
When my baby naps she also vacuums the downstairs every day. This IS baby-related since vacuuming ensures there is nothing small on the floor that my baby may accidentally put in his mouth.
But I would never ask my nanny to scrub my toilet or mop my kitchen floor.

Most Nannie’s would not be expected to vacuum floors.

In the areas she is in and the kids rooms, yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Go find another job or deal with it. Sorry but you fon’t have a college degree so there are few options available to you. You can become a house cleaner if you want.

How do you know if OP has a college degree or not??

Are you the idiot that thinks that it is irresponsible to allow young kids to play with Playdoh on the driveway??

You sound like an insufferable peach.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go find another job or deal with it. Sorry but you fon’t have a college degree so there are few options available to you. You can become a house cleaner if you want.

How do you know if OP has a college degree or not??

Are you the idiot that thinks that it is irresponsible to allow young kids to play with Playdoh on the driveway??

You sound like an insufferable peach.

The issue is not the playdough, its the fact they put nothing down to protect the surface and left it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Go find another job or deal with it. Sorry but you fon’t have a college degree so there are few options available to you. You can become a house cleaner if you want.

How do you know if OP has a college degree or not??

Are you the idiot that thinks that it is irresponsible to allow young kids to play with Playdoh on the driveway??

You sound like an insufferable peach.

The issue is not the playdough, its the fact they put nothing down to protect the surface and left it.

Hindsight is 20/20.
I live in a townhome complex and see kids all the time playing outside and on the sidewalks with Playdoh, colored chalk, glitter and sometimes slime.
Only a neatnik would put something like cardboard or construction paper on the ground first.