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Anonymous
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Asking for a raise is such an awkward question to ask your boss! I have been preparing my speech to them for weeks but finally got the courage to ask today!
I have been with them for 2 years next week. When I started thre was only 1 child who was 6 months. 2 years later there are not a 21/2 year old and 4 month old. They are an extremely kind, generous, understanding and awesome family. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here thus far. I have had a ton of paid vacation days Bc they travel a lot and have had no duties outside of laundry, cleaning up after kids, etc. The mom has been on maternity leave the past 5 months so have had her around a lot to help, chat with, etc...well I just found out she is taking another 6 months off to "figure out what she wants to do" which is fine just hard having her around ALL the time and really feeling like I am not needed full time. My duties have doubled as I take the baby with me for drop off every morning/pick up and all afternoons (plus daytime). Do you think after 2 years plus another baby it was right to ask for a raise? I guess I wasn't sure Bc she is home more (which I prefer she wasnt, it would make my mornings and afternoons go way more smoothly). I just don't want to seem like I am asking too much and making them uncomfortable. I currently make $15 but didn't give Her any sort of #. She said they will discuss it tonight and had no idea it had been 2 years and giving me a raise had never crossed her mind. I was quite shocked considering families in the past have given me a raise when baby #2, #3 were born. I guess what I am asking is do you think it's appropriate to ask for a raise when mom is still home 50% of the time but most child related duties are my responsibility? Thanks all! |
Anonymous
| Your writing really sticks out. The longest paragraphs. You should change it up a bit to avoid being so obvious. |
Anonymous
| $15 an hour really is the max for nannies. I wouldn't ask for anything beyond that because there are 1000's of nannies available at that rate and if you demand more they will just replace you. |
Anonymous
Boring. Can't you say anything besides that ridiculous nonsense? |
Anonymous
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The oldest is in school all day now, and mom is now home to be a caregiver part time. But you want a raise because you've been there two years?
Ehhhh, I don't know - could go either way. |
Anonymous
Isn't that how it normally works? Work load goes down, pay goes up? |
Anonymous
| I think asking for a raise is fine, and you should get a raise once you're responsible for two kids instead of just the one you were originally hired for . . . but, it sounds like the mom is still on maternity leave and she's taking another 6 months "to see what she wants to do" - sounds like she's contemplating becoming a SAHM. I wouldn't be too hopeful. Nothing wrong with asking, of course, but the family's probably looking to decrease their monthly expenditures at this point. |
Anonymous
| I used to just get a new job to increase my earnings, but now I first let employers know that I'm ready for a rate increase. They can either offer an increase or start looking for another cheap nanny. |
Anonymous
NP - but it's true. |
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Anonymous
| I'd be preparing for a new position. Sounds like your MB might not be returning to work and will likely let you go. But to answer your question, yes, you should recieve a raise if you are responsible for both children. Typically $2 is average raise for a additional child. However, it seems like she is using you more like a mother's helper and that type of position pays less than a nanny position so she might just deny your raise. |
Anonymous
| OP here- The mom is technically a SAHM but has meeting/appointments/etc all day so isnt home but maybe 2 hours at most when I am there so technically I am in charge of both 80% of the time. I take both girls to all activities and have them together. My job has completely changed and had become more stressful (obviously with there being 2 instead of 2). I have been a very good employee the past 2 years abd just think it's time to ask. In my area the rate is $15-$19. I have 10 years experience. |
Anonymous
| op here-in original post I meant she is home 20% of the time. |
Anonymous
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This is a toss up.
In HER mind, since she is home more, she probably has it in her mindset that your workload is less so that is why she hasn't considered a raise, thus her response to you. In YOUR mind, you have been there already two years and a second child has entered the picture so I can see why getting a raise makes sense. I think by what she said, that they didn't even consider it before and that she is staying home to "see how it goes...", that they will let you go. If I were you, I would be prepared for them to tell you this answer, so do not be caught off guard if they respond that they cannot give you the raise at this time. I am not saying that I agree with that, I am simply stating that it my gut feeling based on what you said that is what they will do. Good luck. |
Anonymous
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I have asked for a annual review every year on my anniversary. That is when I request my raise and any added benefits. If I did not ask for this review, I'm sure my employers would not have mentioned it.
I make $19/hourly for one child btw. |