Overtime Offer Grumble

[Anonymous]

MB grumble- my nanny is always complaining about money trouble and how hard her life is. I pay a great salary for her 40 hours a week but we don't usually need any overtime. These next two weeks I will need additional help and offered the work to her at the overtime rate and she said no- she needed her rest instead. That is fine- but please stop talking about how you need money when you just turned down 1,000 for not that much work. I am happy to use our babysitters for the help at a lower cost. Grumble over.

[Anonymous]

Hey there -- I'm totally with you -- anyone should either be not complaining about not having enough money or not turning down earning opportunities. If you are not happy about what you are making, either do something about it or stop whining. I would like to make more, but in my field this means either more stress, so I'm not looking for a different job but I also don't complain

[Anonymous]

If two weeks of work plus overtime comes to $1000 your rate isn't that great.

Caring for kids is a TON of work.

That being said it sounds like your nanny lacks some professionalism she shouldn't be complaining to you about her money issues.

And it seems you have little respect for what your nanny does for you during those 40 hours of the week and resent having to pay her.

You both have some work to do. #checkyourself

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If two weeks of work plus overtime comes to $1000 your rate isn't that great.

Caring for kids is a TON of work.

That being said it sounds like your nanny lacks some professionalism she shouldn't be complaining to you about her money issues.

And it seems you have little respect for what your nanny does for you during those 40 hours of the week and resent having to pay her.

You both have some work to do. #checkyourself

I read it as an additional $1000

[Anonymous]

Your nanny sounds completely immature to me to be complaining, esp. at work about her money problems. She lacks class big time and I honestly do not see how you can stand to be in her presence OP.

Unless she does an exceptional job w/your children, I couldn't stand to employ such an ungrateful person.


Just my two cent's worth talking....

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If two weeks of work plus overtime comes to $1000 your rate isn't that great.

Caring for kids is a TON of work.

That being said it sounds like your nanny lacks some professionalism she shouldn't be complaining to you about her money issues.

And it seems you have little respect for what your nanny does for you during those 40 hours of the week and resent having to pay her.

You both have some work to do. #checkyourself

I read it as an additional $1000

+1. OP said $1000 for the overtime work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If two weeks of work plus overtime comes to $1000 your rate isn't that great.

Caring for kids is a TON of work.

That being said it sounds like your nanny lacks some professionalism she shouldn't be complaining to you about her money issues.

And it seems you have little respect for what your nanny does for you during those 40 hours of the week and resent having to pay her.

You both have some work to do. #checkyourself

I read it as an additional $1000

+1. OP said $1000 for the overtime work.

Exactly. It's $1000 EXTRA, on top of her regular income. Which means her regular pay must be pretty darn good IMO.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If two weeks of work plus overtime comes to $1000 your rate isn't that great.

Caring for kids is a TON of work.

That being said it sounds like your nanny lacks some professionalism she shouldn't be complaining to you about her money issues.

And it seems you have little respect for what your nanny does for you during those 40 hours of the week and resent having to pay her.

You both have some work to do. #checkyourself

I read it as an additional $1000

+1. OP said $1000 for the overtime work.

Exactly. It's $1000 EXTRA, on top of her regular income. Which means her regular pay must be pretty darn good IMO.

+1000

[Anonymous]

I wonder if she's hinting for a raise because she doesn't know how to ask for one. I wouldn't give a raise though based on your post since she doesn't want to actually do more work for more money.

[Anonymous]

I'm a struggling single mom in Seattle with a good nanny position and 3 pt jobs , trying to make ends meet. If I had the chance to.score 1k in a few weeks I'd be on my knees grateful. My pt jobs get me 100$ on a weekend if I'm lucky and I bust butt cleaning to get it. I do it with a smile, too. Your nanny is a whiner and I sure wish I knew you

Desperation breeds hard working employees.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like both you and your nanny need an attitude adjustment.

There is a lack of respect and professionalism on both parts.

[Anonymous]

OP here- yes- the 1,000 is on top of her regular salary. She has been with us for almost 5 years- and so I believe that I treat her well and with respect. Yes, I think that she is hinting for a raise- but we are really at the point with kids in school that a lot of the hours are not much work when the kids aren't even home. I was trying to be sympathetic by offering the overtime- but honestly- I think she just wants me to give her the money with no extra effort! She is great with the kids- so that is what matters to me.

[Anonymous]

My apologies then OP I misread your post!

I would love an extra $1000.

If my boss offered me an extra $1000 I would simply say thank you no thank you I'm not available not "i need my rest." That t me seems like there are issues

Has your nanny taken non childcare duties now that the kids are in school?

Maybe you are all just reaching the natural breaking point in the relationship?

I'm not saying you should fire her, but if she wants more money and isn't interested in changing her role to include non childcare things when the kids aren't in school perhaps she's better simply as a baby/toddler nanny.

[Anonymous]

OP you may be in a situation where your nanny has maxed out on raises from you because she is doing less and less work as the kids get older. It may be time for her to move on to another family where she can earn more in the 40-50 hours she already works. I can see how wanting to earn more per year is not the same thing as wanting to give up your nights or weekends to do so. I am sorry your nanny has not found a more professional way to communicate her needs to you, and her economic prosperity definitely not your responsibility.

[Anonymous]

OP, I do not believe you because DCUMers are to cheap to pay $1,000 in OT. TROLL