When to up the salary

[Anonymous]

When I first started with this nannying family I had less qualifications than I do now. I feel like I should be compensated better now that I have these new qualifications. Since starting the job I have gotten a degree in education through night school and am now certified in first aid/AED training, etc. Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Ask for a raise at your next annual review. And congratulations on your accomplishments!

[Anonymous]

Thank you so much! I'm just confused because I don't know how much more I should be making. I also have never asked for a raise before so I'm nervous to rock the boat.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much! I'm just confused because I don't know how much more I should be making. I also have never asked for a raise before so I'm nervous to rock the boat.

You cannot ask for much more than $1 or $2 an hour. Don't worry about rocking the boat. Everyone knows that employees get raises - usually every year - so why would a nanny be any different than any other employee.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much! I'm just confused because I don't know how much more I should be making. I also have never asked for a raise before so I'm nervous to rock the boat.

You cannot ask for much more than $1 or $2 an hour. Don't worry about rocking the boat. Everyone knows that employees get raises - usually every year - so why would a nanny be any different than any other employee.

So if I just asked for a $1 raise that would probably be good? Thanks, everyone!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thank you so much! I'm just confused because I don't know how much more I should be making. I also have never asked for a raise before so I'm nervous to rock the boat.

You cannot ask for much more than $1 or $2 an hour. Don't worry about rocking the boat. Everyone knows that employees get raises - usually every year - so why would a nanny be any different than any other employee.

So if I just asked for a $1 raise that would probably be good? Thanks, everyone!

Yes. I asked and received (immediately without argument) a $1 an hour raise after I asked for an annual review and asked for specifically what I wanted.

[Anonymous]

You are in a great position with your added credentials, OP. But remember that you will also need a glowing recommendation from your current employer to get a much higher paying job in the future.

Also - congratulations!

[Anonymous]

OP, question for you, are you gaining any new responsibilities? Are you doing anything extra? Will you take this new knowledge you possess and start making lesson plans for the child and teaching them?

If so maybe you are entitled to a $1. Otherwise, since you probably aren't doing any of this, you really don't deserve any increased pay. My 2 cents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, question for you, are you gaining any new responsibilities? Are you doing anything extra? Will you take this new knowledge you possess and start making lesson plans for the child and teaching them?

If so maybe you are entitled to a $1. Otherwise, since you probably aren't doing any of this, you really don't deserve any increased pay. My 2 cents.

I appreciate the advice! I will be implementing my studies into teaching the children. We already do lessons together but now they will just be a lot better.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a raise at your next annual review. And congratulations on your accomplishments!

You start looking for a new job and when you fine one, you negotiate a raise with present family, or go with new job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ask for a raise at your next annual review. And congratulations on your accomplishments!

You start looking for a new job and when you fine one, you negotiate a raise with present family, or go with new job.

Yeah unfortunately I live in a small area so there are not many job opportunities around here.

[Anonymous]

How long have you been in the job OP?

Our nanny has gotten $1/hr raises every year she's with us. I think that is a completely appropriate ask. If you have been on the job for a while that it. If you're in your first 6 months I'd wait a while.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How long have you been in the job OP?

Our nanny has gotten $1/hr raises every year she's with us. I think that is a completely appropriate ask. If you have been on the job for a while that it. If you're in your first 6 months I'd wait a while.

This is my fourth year with them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, question for you, are you gaining any new responsibilities? Are you doing anything extra? Will you take this new knowledge you possess and start making lesson plans for the child and teaching them?

If so maybe you are entitled to a $1. Otherwise, since you probably aren't doing any of this, you really don't deserve any increased pay. My 2 cents.

Why do I think you're a very mediocre employer? You could use some training.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How long have you been in the job OP?

Our nanny has gotten $1/hr raises every year she's with us. I think that is a completely appropriate ask. If you have been on the job for a while that it. If you're in your first 6 months I'd wait a while.

This is my fourth year with them.

You have been with the same family for four years and never gotten a raise?