Asking nanny to start a share

[Anonymous]

Our nanny has been with us since our son was 4 months old, and he's now almost 2. She's been great and we feel very lucky to have her.

However a couple months ago, our financial situation changed a bit. I am paid on commissions, and we just lost a pretty big client.

At this point, we are not quite breaking even monthly.

Would it be okay to ask our nanny if she's willing to do a part time share with another family a few days per week? I don't think it makes sense to do it full time for a variety of reasons, but even 15/hours per week of shared costs would be a huge help to us.

I don't know if this matters but when we started with this nanny, it was for a share with our son and another little girl, but the share ended a few months later when the little girl went into daycare.

[Anonymous]

What's the harm in asking?

How much of an hourly increase would she earn while working with the two children?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What's the harm in asking?

How much of an hourly increase would she earn while working with the two children?

I'm reluctant to ask just because I feel bad asking her to take on what I assume will be more work. She will definitely be paid more per hour (not 100% sure how much at this point).

[Anonymous]

I think there's no harm in asking. Outline the benefits to her and reiterate that you would stand by her in case of any problems with the other family, and make sure she knows she can say no without being let go, if that's the case. If you'll have to let her go and look for a share anyway, make sure you say this nicely and she understands it's not on her.

At this age it might be becoming a bit easier with two than when they were babies because they can entertain each other and "play" together for a minute or two.

[Anonymous]

It certainly cannot hurt to ask her.

I think she will be fine w/the idea of a share since that is how you both started out anyway.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It certainly cannot hurt to ask her.

I think she will be fine w/the idea of a share since that is how you both started out anyway.

Good luck!

Why would she be happy with more work and not that much,more pay? OP,you cannot afford a Nanny. Let her go so she can get a job where the employer is financially solvent. I am not a Nanny.66

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It certainly cannot hurt to ask her.

I think she will be fine w/the idea of a share since that is how you both started out anyway.

Good luck!

Why would she be happy with more work and not that much,more pay? OP,you cannot afford a Nanny. Let her go so she can get a job where the employer is financially solvent. I am not a Nanny.66

Yes you are. Or you claim to be one in other posts. You have a very distinct writing style. I see your posts on here all the time.

OP, it doesn't hurt to ask. One way to make it more enticing to her is to reassure her that she will be able to give feedback/make the ultimate call, especially if you are considering more than one family during the interview process.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It certainly cannot hurt to ask her.

I think she will be fine w/the idea of a share since that is how you both started out anyway.

Good luck!

Why would she be happy with more work and not that much,more pay? OP,you cannot afford a Nanny. Let her go so she can get a job where the employer is financially solvent. I am not a Nanny.66

Maybe the nanny would be happy with a couple hundred extra bucks a week. You don't know her financial situation.

[Anonymous]

It depends...OP how much are you currently paying your nanny? I'd be taken aback if I were making say 18$ for 1 child and only making 20$ for 2 kids.

[Anonymous]

You need to talk to her and let her know the only way to keep her is to reduce some of your costs through a share. Her income is dependent on you having income so if your income stops, you may not be able to continue with her.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It depends...OP how much are you currently paying your nanny? I'd be taken aback if I were making say 18$ for 1 child and only making 20$ for 2 kids.

Would you prefer to be without a job?