Use of Nanny's Vehicle

[Anonymous]

Hi all,

I have been employed by my NF for three years and have always used my vehicle. I had a ten year old vehicle that I recently traded in. I now have a brand new car. Purchasing the car was stressful in itself because I had to ensure that it fit three car seats. I was a little put off that my employers didn't offer to help a tiny bit with the purchase but quickly got over it because of my excitement. I've now had my car for a month and am disgusted at how quickly my car has been soiled. I do not allow the kids to eat or drink in it but their little feet seems to do a lot of damage. I'm now becoming increasingly upset that my new car will become destroyed if I don't keep up with regular cleaning/detailing. My question is, would it be out of line to ask for extra money to help cover this cost? And am I wrong for feeling as if my employers should have helped a little with the purchase? If I was buy a car just for me, I would have purchased a much smaller and less expensive vehicle. Thanks for your input.

[Anonymous]

I also would like to add that I had to buy a new car because my old car was quickly deteriorating due to a mechanical issue. The repair would have costed more than to actual car so it only made sense to trade in.

[Anonymous]

I don't think they should help with the
Purchase price but they should compensate
you for using your vehicle

[Anonymous]

I think the family should pay for regular cleaning
And gas & mileage
Do they know you based the new car purchase with them in mind as far as size goes?

[Anonymous]

They HAVE to know that she purchased the car with them in mind. She ensured that three car seats fit in the new car. That's a silly question.

[Anonymous]

I keep wipes in my car for wiping off sticky/dirty hands. Just have them take their shoes off when they get in your car.

[Anonymous]

You can purchase mats to protect the backs of the front seats

[Anonymous]

Pp, the nanny shouldn't have to purchase anything.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like something you should have talked about with them beforehand, no? I don't know what advice to giveaway this point... Of course they should be paying for it to be detailed a few times a year, I just can't believe you would base your decision of which car to buy on a temporary job and not have spoken to them about it first?! "MB, as you know my little Honda is on its last legs and I'm shopping for a replacement vehicle. However, the car I'd like to buy will not hold three car seats so I wanted to brainstorm with you on solutions." You just left it too late to expect much now, you know?

[Anonymous]

Radian car seats fit 3 across even in a small car. The parents should of figured this one out.

[Anonymous]

Op here, I did discuss this with my employers and they didn't seem to offer any help. "It was basically, this is part of your job. Good luck"

[Anonymous]

Same situation here, OP. My new car has been trashed by my nanny kids, despite no food/drinks and protective mats on the seats. I brought up many times to MB about my car and having them pay for 2 cleanings a month (I would pay the other 2) and was turned down. Not only for cleanings, but for gas money and activity reimbursement. I am so glad today is my last day here. I didn't quit over the car, but the car issue made quitting that much easier.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here, I did discuss this with my employers and they didn't seem to offer any help. "It was basically, this is part of your job. Good luck"

What you just said is a big, fat blinking sign that screams "I'm with the wrong family."
I worked for a family once and mentioned to the DB that I was car shopping.
He told me that he would prefer I buy a small SUV, but a mini van would be ideal.
I quit very soon after. Not because of that directly but because there were many instances of things like that.
Your bosses are inconsiderate of you.

[Anonymous]

And when I bought the car and brought to to work for the first time, they met me outside. They opened the doors and let the kids crawl all over the seats and I nearly lost my mind.

[Anonymous]

You purchased a new care out of convenience for your charges? The family should have provided you one if you need to haul the charges around.