Nanny becomes night nanny?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:*hire a nanny for AFTER your maternity leave,,, not free!

Because I need a nanny now. Before I give birth. I was trying to avoid a situation where I hire a nanny and then let her go when I go out on leave.

Sounds I should just hire a temporary nanny or hire a nanny and let her go before I deliver. Then hire a new nanny before I go back to work.

Not sure why you’re saying it’s hard to work for a person like me? I’m just trying to figure out an arrangement since I have six months of maternity leave. I’ve read other posts where nannies don’t like being home with the parent is there so I was trying to find a solution. I have family nearby and truly don’t need daytime help while out on leave.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am due in six months and I’m need of a nanny. We are willing to pay $20-22 an hour on the books and will offer four weeks paid vacation. 40 hours a week. One toddler girl. No driving required.

Issue is that I have six months of paid maternity leave and don’t need a nanny during this time. Sure I could use a few hours of help here and there but we have a small home and I doubt it would be ideal to retain the nanny. Would it be out of the question to try and hire a nanny who would be comfortable changing those 40 hours as a nanny into 32 hours as a night nanny during the first four months of leave?

Or should I just plan on trying to find a temp nanny for six months until I have baby #2?

Tia

Tia,

Stop being cheap. Your hourly rate is not only disappointing but very disrespectful. Most of us making at least 50% more than your current pay rate. Shame on you for exploiting us nannies.

The going rate for a nanny is NOT $30 an hour plus in DC. Almost everyone I know is paying around $20-24 an hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LA night nanny here- I charge $35/hr for singles, $50 for multiples. Maybe someone starting out would consider your rate but it’s very LOW and not a great way to start your working relationship by lowballing and changing the job description.

for the love of god, this is not LA. Plenty of friends of mine in nice parts of dc have $30 an hour night nurses. I’m offering 30 hours for $22 and fine, would pay $30 for 40 hours. I also offer four paid weeks of vacation plus federal holiday s

Anyway, the job would be four months max as a night nurse. The point is to hire a nanny who can stay with our family. I don’t even want a night nurse. I didmt find the night wakings that Challenging to begin with.

I wouldn’t CHANGE the job description. I’d hire someone who understands I’m pregnant and need a different type of care while on maternity leave.

[b]

You sound insufferable, good luck lady.

How do I sound insufferable? It’s really not helpful for someone to keep posting about standard job rates in Los Angeles. It just isn’t a good comparison at all.

Is it bad I’m offering four weeks of vacation plus federal holidays? So six weeks of paid leave.

Is it bad I’m having another child and trying to find a solution during my maternity leave?

Is it bad I want to be completely clear to any nanny I interview about how I will be going out on leave for six months?

[Anonymous]

Hi OP, I will actually try to answer this.

I think to cover your bases I would hire a temp nanny and then a different person as your night nanny if you need to. Just give yourself as many options as possible so you're always covered.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I will actually try to answer this.

I think to cover your bases I would hire a temp nanny and then a different person as your night nanny if you need to. Just give yourself as many options as possible so you're always covered.

Good luck!

Thank you! Sounds like the temp nanny is the best solution. And maybe the same person would end up being available after my leave ends.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:*hire a nanny for AFTER your maternity leave,,, not free!

Because I need a nanny now. Before I give birth. I was trying to avoid a situation where I hire a nanny and then let her go when I go out on leave.

Sounds I should just hire a temporary nanny or hire a nanny and let her go before I deliver. Then hire a new nanny before I go back to work.

Not sure why you’re saying it’s hard to work for a person like me? I’m just trying to figure out an arrangement since I have six months of maternity leave. I’ve read other posts where nannies don’t like being home with the parent is there so I was trying to find a solution. I have family nearby and truly don’t need daytime help while out on leave.

[b]

Not surprised your nanny left with your attitude. Good luck. Would suggest temps because no nanny who has to be with you during maternity will still be around once you go back to work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I will actually try to answer this.

I think to cover your bases I would hire a temp nanny and then a different person as your night nanny if you need to. Just give yourself as many options as possible so you're always covered.

Good luck!

Thank you! Sounds like the temp nanny is the best solution. And maybe the same person would end up being available after my leave ends.

I'm interested in helping you at night if you are still looking

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:*hire a nanny for AFTER your maternity leave,,, not free!

Because I need a nanny now. Before I give birth. I was trying to avoid a situation where I hire a nanny and then let her go when I go out on leave.

Sounds I should just hire a temporary nanny or hire a nanny and let her go before I deliver. Then hire a new nanny before I go back to work.

Not sure why you’re saying it’s hard to work for a person like me? I’m just trying to figure out an arrangement since I have six months of maternity leave. I’ve read other posts where nannies don’t like being home with the parent is there so I was trying to find a solution. I have family nearby and truly don’t need daytime help while out on leave.

[b]Not surprised your nanny left with your attitude. Good luck. Would suggest temps because no nanny who has to be with you during maternity will still be around once you go back to work.

A nanny didn’t leave. I never had a nanny. Sorry you feel this way about me. Reread what I wrote because nothing I said is remotely bad or indicating I’m a horrible person to work for.

I can’t imagine you’re a kind nanny if you’re posting these kind of posts to expectant mothers on the internet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I will actually try to answer this.

I think to cover your bases I would hire a temp nanny and then a different person as your night nanny if you need to. Just give yourself as many options as possible so you're always covered.

Good luck!

Thank you! Sounds like the temp nanny is the best solution. And maybe the same person would end up being available after my leave ends.

I'm interested in helping you at night if you are still looking

Thanks. From reading many of the posts on here from nannies, I don’t think I want to hire a nanny. I’m leaning more towards daycare.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi OP, I will actually try to answer this.

I think to cover your bases I would hire a temp nanny and then a different person as your night nanny if you need to. Just give yourself as many options as possible so you're always covered.

Good luck!

Thank you! Sounds like the temp nanny is the best solution. And maybe the same person would end up being available after my leave ends.

I'm interested in helping you at night if you are still looking

Thanks. From reading many of the posts on here from nannies, I don’t think I want to hire a nanny. I’m leaning more towards daycare.

It’s probably for the best. A nanny isn’t for everyone.

[Anonymous]

OP,

Stop being cheap. 20.00 is what Nannies in the DAY get paid. If you are going to switch our CLOCK around you need to pay us more. This is speaking from a Nanny in the DC AREA!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP,

Stop being cheap. 20.00 is what Nannies in the DAY get paid. If you are going to switch our CLOCK around you need to pay us more. This is speaking from a Nanny in the DC AREA!

The idea was to only require 30 hours but pay for a 40 hour week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Night nannies make more than $22/hr and do sleep when baby sleeps. Sometimes people think the nanny will stay up all night doing laundry or whatever. Just so you know.

+1. Our night nanny was $45 an hour.

LOL unless you have triplets, you over paid.

NP here. Not in Los Angeles. $45 an hour is a steal for a night nanny/night nurse.

These prices make you want to hire illegal! jesus

[Anonymous]

Hi OP -

I'm a nanny who has worked multiple temp nanny jobs, as well as regular FT/PT jobs, including many newborn positions. To answer your original questions, I think the temp nanny position would be the best route. You could likely find someone great until you go on maternity leave. Since it sounds like you don't need anyone while on maternity leave or the night nanny, I'd then just hire someone once you're leave ends. I think it would be a hard way to start a job to have someone start, switch to evenings, and then switch back. Night nannying isn't for everyone. Good luck with your search!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Night nannies make more than $22/hr and do sleep when baby sleeps. Sometimes people think the nanny will stay up all night doing laundry or whatever. Just so you know.

+1. Our night nanny was $45 an hour.

LOL unless you have triplets, you over paid.

NP here. Not in Los Angeles. $45 an hour is a steal for a night nanny/night nurse.

These prices make you want to hire illegal! jesus