My Nanny wants me to pay for gas to and from work

[Anonymous]

Hi, Can anyone tell me if they are paying for the gas that is used for the nanny to come to our home and for her to go back home? I have no problem paying for gas for all activities and errands that are asked of the nanny but should I pay for her gas to and from work? This seems like an odd reimbursement. The distance to and from is less than 15 miles.

Also can anyone share with me how much they are reimbursing for gas per mile?

Thanks!

[Anonymous]

What's her current compensation package?

[Anonymous]

Just say No.

Get used to it because it will happen over and over for very silly things. Coworkers have been saying No to their nannies' sillier requests and fake complaints for 4, 6 and 9 years now and all is well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi, Can anyone tell me if they are paying for the gas that is used for the nanny to come to our home and for her to go back home? I have no problem paying for gas for all activities and errands that are asked of the nanny but should I pay for her gas to and from work? This seems like an odd reimbursement. The distance to and from is less than 15 miles.

Also can anyone share with me how much they are reimbursing for gas per mile?

Thanks!

You do not pay for transportation to or from work. If you do subtract it from her comp or use it as a raise next year. Maybe you can buy her groceries for her too and she can cook herself a hot breakfast lunch and dinner at your house too.

[Anonymous]

Lots of DC workers get free metro cards or free parking. Isn't that a tax-free perk commonly offered by employers? Yes. It is in this area.

If this nanny's compensation package is inadequate, OP needs to step up some useful perks. Or nanny takes a better offer elsewhere.

But if you can't afford it, OP, just be honest with her. Maybe there's something else you can afford. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

I think its a silly request, even for this area. She is not taking the metro and we have free parking for her. We pay $17 plus a lot of benefits such as paid holidays, sick time, and I come home early and let her go home and we still pay for those hours. So I think we are competitive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think its a silly request, even for this area. She is not taking the metro and we have free parking for her. We pay $17 plus a lot of benefits such as paid holidays, sick time, and I come home early and let her go home and we still pay for those hours. So I think we are competitive.

Your "competitive" rate of $17/hr just isn't. Your benefits are average. If she's any good, she'll have better options.

This is why I can't bother with people saying they're offering "competitive" compensation. They need to mention a clear range before my interest will peak.

[Anonymous]

I don't think it makes sense to pay for an nanny's commuting costs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it makes sense to pay for an nanny's commuting costs.

If you can afford it, why not? Lots of people get transportation perks. Hell, I had a boss who bought me a new car! To keep!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think its a silly request, even for this area. She is not taking the metro and we have free parking for her. We pay $17 plus a lot of benefits such as paid holidays, sick time, and I come home early and let her go home and we still pay for those hours. So I think we are competitive.

Your "competitive" rate of $17/hr just isn't. Your benefits are average. If she's any good, she'll have better options.

This is why I can't bother with people saying they're offering "competitive" compensation. They need to mention a clear range before my interest will peak.

$17/hour is very competitive, unless it is a share. Deluded nannies on this board can claim otherwise but that is not reality.

[Anonymous]

I did not list all the benefits we pay for for the sake of time and $17 for one kid is a great rate! You might want to tame your comments/attitude.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think its a silly request, even for this area. She is not taking the metro and we have free parking for her. We pay $17 plus a lot of benefits such as paid holidays, sick time, and I come home early and let her go home and we still pay for those hours. So I think we are competitive.

Your "competitive" rate of $17/hr just isn't. Your benefits are average. If she's any good, she'll have better options.

This is why I can't bother with people saying they're offering "competitive" compensation. They need to mention a clear range before my interest will peak.

$17/hour is very competitive, unless it is a share. Deluded nannies on this board can claim otherwise but that is not reality.

You have no clue how more wealthy families compensate their nannies. None.

[Anonymous]

I know this - you are very rude!

[Anonymous]

You are not obligated nor responsible for compensating for any driving done to and from the job. The only mileage you should be paying is any necessary driving on the job. Period.

Your nanny is being selfish here, if she feels the distance uses up too much gas, then she can find a job closer to her home.

[Anonymous]

MB here. $17/hr is very competitive. It's more than I pay and I had tons of qualified applicants when I hired last year.

Pay IRS reimbursement rates for any miles driven during the course of the job. Do not pay for commute to/from job.