Nanny pay when nanny brings her own child to work

[Anonymous]

I am new to all of this and was wondering if the nanny pay stays the same if the nanny brings her own child to work or if it's a little bit less.

[Anonymous]

Virtually all of the time there is a reduction in the nanny's pay - 25% or thereabouts. A handful of nannies are able to command full rates but this is quite unusual.

[Anonymous]

Search the archives. This has been discussed and debated ad naseum and its never pretty.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am new to all of this and was wondering if the nanny pay stays the same if the nanny brings her own child to work or if it's a little bit less.

I'm a nanny and will be honest with you... You aren't going to make nearly as much money nannying for a family if you plan to bring your own child. Lets say you typically make $15 an hour, you will most likely be making $9-10 with a family who lets you bring your child.

Have you considered staying home and offering childcare out of your home for an additional 1-2 children? You might make more money this way and still be able to raise your child.

Feel free to research the archives here and read all about the topic, it's been discussed/argued/debated way too much so you might find some solid advice I'm between most of the bullshit.

I try to think about what I'm going to do once I start my own family. I still believe I want to work with children but I'm raising my own and if that means I need to watch another infant- so be it.

I wish you the best.

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

It's up to you and the nanny, OP. Some nannies with child will give you a bargain and some will not.

[Anonymous]

Hi, OP here. I am the employer. A person I interviewed today (who is great, by the way) wants to bring her 5 month old daughter. I am not opposed to it, my kids are 7 and 8 but she said her rate is $17 an hour, but I was thinking more along the lines of $14 or $15 an hour if she is bringing her own child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, OP here. I am the employer. A person I interviewed today (who is great, by the way) wants to bring her 5 month old daughter. I am not opposed to it, my kids are 7 and 8 but she said her rate is $17 an hour, but I was thinking more along the lines of $14 or $15 an hour if she is bringing her own child.

Yes, you would be well within the boundaries of fair and reasonable with an offer of $14-15 per hour.

She may decline if she believes she can earn full rates with her child, but that is her problem.

(Now, if this nanny is Mary Poppins and is teaching your children Mandarin, piano, etc. $17/hr would probably be a reduction from her normal rates - but I'm going off the assumption this is just a regular position.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, OP here. I am the employer. A person I interviewed today (who is great, by the way) wants to bring her 5 month old daughter. I am not opposed to it, my kids are 7 and 8 but she said her rate is $17 an hour, but I was thinking more along the lines of $14 or $15 an hour if she is bringing her own child.

Offer it to her and she if she will accept. She is unlikely to find $17/hour and someone willing to let her bring her baby. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi, OP here. I am the employer. A person I interviewed today (who is great, by the way) wants to bring her 5 month old daughter. I am not opposed to it, my kids are 7 and 8 but she said her rate is $17 an hour, but I was thinking more along the lines of $14 or $15 an hour if she is bringing her own child.

Offer it to her and she if she will accept. She is unlikely to find $17/hour and someone willing to let her bring her baby. Good luck!

Thanks!!!

[Anonymous]

$14- $15 an hour is ridiculously high for someone bringing a 5 month old along. You need to think of the liability..your car insurance and home insurance would not cover injury to her child in your car or property. The child is no longer covered as guest.

Is your house baby proofed? How do you deal with conflicts between naps and activities that your older need to be driven to during the day? Older kids can be outside or go to the pool when its hot while a 5 month old can not stay out for long in the heat. This is not a situation to walk into without being very aware of the downsides which are numerous.

[Anonymous]

$14- $15 an hour is ridiculously high for someone bringing a 5 month old along. You need to think of the liability..your car insurance and home insurance would not cover injury to her child in your car or property. The child is no longer covered as guest.

Is your house baby proofed? How do you deal with conflicts between naps and activities that your older need to be driven to during the day? Older kids can be outside or go to the pool when its hot while a 5 month old can not stay out for long in the heat. This is not a situation to walk into without being very aware of the downsides which are numerous.

This. You do, realize, OP, that your children will take a back seat to a 5month olds schedule, right? Naps alone will limit your nanny's ability to make your children a priority. Don't do this unless you have to. If you have to, pay no more than $9/hr.

Why would you pay someone top dollar when you know they are taking advantage of you?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

$14- $15 an hour is ridiculously high for someone bringing a 5 month old along. You need to think of the liability..your car insurance and home insurance would not cover injury to her child in your car or property. The child is no longer covered as guest.

Is your house baby proofed? How do you deal with conflicts between naps and activities that your older need to be driven to during the day? Older kids can be outside or go to the pool when its hot while a 5 month old can not stay out for long in the heat. This is not a situation to walk into without being very aware of the downsides which are numerous.

This. You do, realize, OP, that your children will take a back seat to a 5month olds schedule, right? Naps alone will limit your nanny's ability to make your children a priority. Don't do this unless you have to. If you have to, pay no more than $9/hr.

Why would you pay someone top dollar when you know they are taking advantage of you?

This is the point of view a selfish and inexperienced mom. OP you already have 2 children so you know that a baby can learn to nap in a carrier and stroller so as not to dictate everyone's day. Your children are also past the point of needing constant engagement. Your nanny would be there to taxi them to activities and outings, supervise and facilitate play dates, help with homework, plan crafts, etc. all of which can be easily handled and take care of an infant. Many mothers handle this all the time, and an experienced nanny is that much more practiced. This argument would hold water if your children were infants themselves or young enough to still need constant supervision and engagement, but they don't.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
$14- $15 an hour is ridiculously high for someone bringing a 5 month old along. You need to think of the liability..your car insurance and home insurance would not cover injury to her child in your car or property. The child is no longer covered as guest.

Is your house baby proofed? How do you deal with conflicts between naps and activities that your older need to be driven to during the day? Older kids can be outside or go to the pool when its hot while a 5 month old can not stay out for long in the heat. This is not a situation to walk into without being very aware of the downsides which are numerous.


This. You do, realize, OP, that your children will take a back seat to a 5month olds schedule, right? Naps alone will limit your nanny's ability to make your children a priority. Don't do this unless you have to. If you have to, pay no more than $9/hr.

Why would you pay someone top dollar when you know they are taking advantage of you?


This is the point of view a selfish and inexperienced mom. OP you already have 2 children so you know that a baby can learn to nap in a carrier and stroller so as not to dictate everyone's day. Your children are also past the point of needing constant engagement. Your nanny would be there to taxi them to activities and outings, supervise and facilitate play dates, help with homework, plan crafts, etc. all of which can be easily handled and take care of an infant. Many mothers handle this all the time, and an experienced nanny is that much more practiced. This argument would hold water if your children were infants themselves or young enough to still need constant supervision and engagement, but they don't.

So, basically, you are agreeing that a nanny bringing her child is a hardship and a disadvantage to the employer family. It just isn't that big a deal to you, nanny.

Let me guess. You also think you should earn your usual rate for this little insignificant issue, right?

There is no advantage for an MB to allow a nanny to bring her child to work. None.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
$14- $15 an hour is ridiculously high for someone bringing a 5 month old along. You need to think of the liability..your car insurance and home insurance would not cover injury to her child in your car or property. The child is no longer covered as guest.

Is your house baby proofed? How do you deal with conflicts between naps and activities that your older need to be driven to during the day? Older kids can be outside or go to the pool when its hot while a 5 month old can not stay out for long in the heat. This is not a situation to walk into without being very aware of the downsides which are numerous.


This. You do, realize, OP, that your children will take a back seat to a 5month olds schedule, right? Naps alone will limit your nanny's ability to make your children a priority. Don't do this unless you have to. If you have to, pay no more than $9/hr.

Why would you pay someone top dollar when you know they are taking advantage of you?


This is the point of view a selfish and inexperienced mom. OP you already have 2 children so you know that a baby can learn to nap in a carrier and stroller so as not to dictate everyone's day. Your children are also past the point of needing constant engagement. Your nanny would be there to taxi them to activities and outings, supervise and facilitate play dates, help with homework, plan crafts, etc. all of which can be easily handled and take care of an infant. Many mothers handle this all the time, and an experienced nanny is that much more practiced. This argument would hold water if your children were infants themselves or young enough to still need constant supervision and engagement, but they don't.

So, basically, you are agreeing that a nanny bringing her child is a hardship and a disadvantage to the employer family. It just isn't that big a deal to you, nanny.

Let me guess. You also think you should earn your usual rate for this little insignificant issue, right?

There is no advantage for an MB to allow a nanny to bring her child to work. None.

You may speak for yourself and that's it.