any nannies have 2 PT jobs?

[Anonymous]

Nanny here. I currently have 2 nanny jobs. one job is 2 days/week and the other 3 days/week. One of my jobs just gave me notice that they will no longer need me in about a month or so. The other part-time job is temporary until summer ends. I'm so confused what to do. Financially I can't afford to only have 1 part-time job. I really did not see this coming.I just don't know how to make this work schedule wise. I'm so tired of interviewing and the hassle of finding 2 families to work with. I'm also really sad about th idea of leaving my other job because they're so nice and I agreed on doing a temporary job. I'm starting to realize how important paid time off is. I recently interviewed for a fulltime job with benefits and I'm almost positive I am going to get the job!

[Anonymous]

I have two PT jobs (35 hr/wk and 8-13 hr/wk). I enjoy both and can live comfortably on what I make from the 35 hr/wk job if the other one ends.

I don't know what you are confused about or asking. If you get the FT job you should take it. If you don't you should be looking both for PT jobs to fill your schedule as well as for FT jobs. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Why have you had 2 jobs in the past? What hours are you looking for? Maybe you should consult with the p/t family to see if they could increase your hours and extend past the summer? Paid time off can be key, but its hard to negotiate on a p/t basis. Are you reliable and consistent with your hours? If so, then you can negotiate paid time off. But if you have other responsibilities and need time off frequently, then it's not really justified. hth

[Anonymous]

OP here. My other part-time job is temporary. They will only need me until the end of summer.

[Anonymous]

I prefer working for pt parents...the ft moms i've worked were high maintence, self absorbed and just generally difficult in various ways which included not wanting to spend time with their kids. I recently tesitified in a divorce hearing for one of them (on behalf of the dad.)


Ask the family you still have if they're open to a share. Explainhe situation and that you're looking for another job and can't guarantee you'll be able to find one that falls on opposite days. They may be open to it for the cost savings. I work with four different families who all share me on variius days. Occasionally I'll have four two yr old boys which is a lot of work but $8/hr x 4 kids is a good days pay.

[Anonymous]

What exactly is your problem, OP. You have P/T jobs that are ending. This happens. If you want stability, P/T jobs are not the way to go. But you have interviewed for a F/T job you think you will get. So, problem solved. Take the F/T job and if you don't get it, interview for other F/T jobs.

[Anonymous]

The problem is I promised the other PT job I would stay until the end of summer. I can't seem to find another PT job on the days I am available to make that work. And even if I do find another PT job now then I would have to do this all over again after 2 months when my second job ends .

[Anonymous]

OP there will always be something that interferes with the ideal situation. If there is long term potential or a relationship with the P/T/temp family then you really need to consider how your leaving now would effect them. If you will be leaving them in a difficult spot then talk to them about your situation and needs. They may even know another family that could use your help. Never underestimate the value of friendships and positive relationships. Talk to them before you make any hard decisions.

[Anonymous]

I have 3 PT jobs, working just 4 days a week. Guaranteed hours (and pay) is ALWAYS a must, and most of the time they will work with me if I need a sick day (give it paid and let me do a babysitting night instead if I really need the money). Or they just give me the day paid as well, understanding that most of the time it was one of their kids that got me that sick. I don't take advantage of sick days though. I will work unless I think I am contagious (and need to see a doctor first) or literally can't get out of bed/walk around.

[Anonymous]

OP, since it is almost summer, I am sure that you can find something that will work out with the days you have available. There are lots of kids that will be in camp and have parents that can try and pick them up after work, BUT might find it more convenient to have someone help and pick the kids up for them a few days a week. See if you can find one that the parents wouldn't mind having a late evening, so you can get more hours. They can work late those days to make up for their rushing from work the other days. They can have a date night. Look for regular weekend babysitting. You can make it this way until fall, when you then switch to a FT position instead.

You might need to watch your finances a bit more during this time, only pay bills and and very little other spending, but it should work.

I work about 20-22 hours only in San Francisco, and I not only manage to live on that, but I have been saving up over the past couple months for summer since I don't know what other PT work I will get (I have a live-in exchange so I am covered with rent, but need to pay for food and other basic bills). I have saved up to not work for anyone else if needed (or wanted), but that is more of a backup plan. Anything I do earn this summer will be pure spending money (or savings).

[Anonymous]

OP here: I'm not having any luck finding anything on the opposite days and I really can't afford to only work PT. I will accept the FT job. I'm also not going to give notice early. I've done that before and they always find a replacement before the 2 weeks is up.

[Anonymous]

So you're not going to ask of they're open to a nanny share so you can find a job that overlaps??

[Anonymous]

I highly doubt I will be able to find a temp nanny share and I also have no desire to work with 2 familes.