need some advice

[Anonymous]

Its been six month working as a nanny for my present family. I think I am paid low then rest of the nanny in the same area. Is it OK to ask for a raise.

[Anonymous]

Er. You "think" you're paid lower than other nannies in your area? Do they have similar work schedules? Same numbers of kids in their care? Do they speak English on the same level as you, or are their English skills better? Are they paid on the books/off the books? Are you paid on the books/off the books?

There's no way I'd give a nanny a raise after 6 months. Too soon.

[Anonymous]

MB here. If you thought the pay was too low you shouldn't have accepted the job. You should have researched the job market and compared it to your skills before beginning interviews and negotiations. I would never give a nanny a raise after only six months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:MB here. If you thought the pay was too low you shouldn't have accepted the job. You should have researched the job market and compared it to your skills before beginning interviews and negotiations. I would never give a nanny a raise after only six months.

What if she was young and inexperienced, so you hired her at a beginners' rate and in those six months she proved herself exceptionally capable? Would you consider a raise?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:MB here. If you thought the pay was too low you shouldn't have accepted the job. You should have researched the job market and compared it to your skills before beginning interviews and negotiations. I would never give a nanny a raise after only six months.

What if she was young and inexperienced, so you hired her at a beginners' rate and in those six months she proved herself exceptionally capable? Would you consider a raise?

Raises are not for being "capable;" they are for going above and beyond. Either commit to knocking their socks off in the next 6 months and ask for a raise at the 1 year mark, or look for another position elsewhere.

[Anonymous]

Ask for the raise in another six months. But before you ask for the raise, do some proper research, instead of asking the other nannies at the park what they make.

[Anonymous]

MB here. Without knowing the full situation I think 6 mths is too early to ask for a raise. But, if you want to ask you need to be prepared with solid information supporting why you feel a raise is due, and you need to have proven yourself to be stellar (fantastic with the kids, completely reliable and trustworthy, having built a good relationship with your employers, etc...).

[Anonymous]

Thankx for some of the good advice. One question for the rude person reply when somebody ask for advice why take it personnely and who you are to tell what I deserve or so..

If that is the case then let me tell you I have seen crap nannies in the park but still making a lot then what they should deserve.
I am new to this job so it was my mistake not to do the research about the going rate in that area. By the wat all nannies ask what they make.

Please don't jump on conclusion just give advice what you think is OK.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thankx for some of the good advice. One question for the rude person reply when somebody ask for advice why take it personnely and who you are to tell what I deserve or so..

If that is the case then let me tell you I have seen crap nannies in the park but still making a lot then what they should deserve.
I am new to this job so it was my mistake not to do the research about the going rate in that area. By the wat all nannies ask what they make.

Please don't jump on conclusion just give advice what you think is OK.

Who was rude?

[Anonymous]

Hum that's wy you are guetting to low. Because you don't have experience neither to ask for a negotiation!

[Anonymous]

By the way I got the raised so happy

[Anonymous]

Wage is determined by experience, education, area and job description. A raise is normally earned through merit. If you are new to this field than starting at a lower wage compared to other industry workers would be acceptable to a degree. You cannot compare one nanny job to another and say you deserve more just because another person makes more. Just like an employer can't say, my neighbor's nanny makes less so youre getting a pay cut.

If you want a raise and want one so soon after being employed than you should go into a meeting with vaild reasons why you deserve a raise. Have you taken on more responsibility, or shown dedication and have a strong work ethic?

I believe a standard time frame to ask for a raise is at the year mark.