They can't afford me.

[Anonymous]

MB really only wants a nanny so that she can keep up with her wealthy friends. I know that they are scrimping and cutting corners just to make my hourly. Is there anything that I can do?

[Anonymous]

Yes , quit.

[Anonymous]

Don't waste your time and skills, OP.

[Anonymous]

MB told you so? Maybe they are against daycare. There are tons of other ways to keep up with the Joneses: cars, vacations, etc, that don't involve employing someone.

[Anonymous]

I mean, if they are able to reliably pay your agreed upon rate on time, then I don't think there's much you can or should do.

If you don't think they'll be able to sustain your wage long term, then I would maybe start putting feelers out for a new position.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I mean, if they are able to reliably pay your agreed upon rate on time, then I don't think there's much you can or should do.

If you don't think they'll be able to sustain your wage long term, then I would maybe start putting feelers out for a new position.

+1

So long as your employers are paying your agreed upon rate and paying on time then their financial situation is none of your business.

If you feel like it's a situation where they are likely not going to be able to sustain paying you your full rate and paying on time then start putting feelers out.

[Anonymous]

Not sure what advice you're looking for, OP. Quit? Lower your rate? If you're planning on being there long term, this will affect future raises.

[Anonymous]

If you can handle it, suggest they bring another kid into the mix and do a nanny share. That'll up your income and lower her individual rate.

[Anonymous]

If they are paying you on time at the agreed upon rate then the rest of their finances are not your concern.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If they are paying you on time at the agreed upon rate then the rest of their finances are not your concern.

+1. As long as they are coming up with your paycheck, they can afford you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB really only wants a nanny so that she can keep up with her wealthy friends. I know that they are scrimping and cutting corners just to make my hourly. Is there anything that I can do?

Make her your charity and give her a fat discount.

[Anonymous]

I agree with the others. As long as they are paying you according to contract, it's not your concern.

Unless, they are neglecting other necessities--like if there is never enough food in the house to properly feed your charges, or the electricity is shut off because they didn't pay the bill, etc.

[Anonymous]

I think you ought to be glad that your MB would rather cut back on some of the comforts of her life than cut your pay or do without you. It actually shows that she has her priorities in order.

[Anonymous]

Yeah, OP, ignore all the RED flags in your face, UNTIL the bottom suddenly falls out, and you're out of luck with no job lined up.

The same posters here will then tell you, "It's your own damn fault you're on the street. You CHOSE to IGNORE the fact that they were already broke."

Get smart, OP, and get another job while you have time to look around.

[Anonymous]

If you're worried about job security then look for another position.

If you're just concerned for them personally, that's very nice, but their financial decisions are not your worries. If they choose to hire a nanny, and they choose you, and they pay you ontime, then it isn't your concern - any more than how you spend your earnings are any of their business.

Unless your MB is crying poverty to you as she's paying you. That's inappropriate and obnoxious if that's the case.

- MB