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[Post New]12/04/2016 21:05
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Anonymous
I hired a part-time nanny with the following package: 25 hrs guaranteed, $20/hr, two weeks paid vacation; five days paid sick leave; all federal holidays paid; snow days as per government guidance. She left the job three weeks after because she found a full-time position. So much wasted time interviewing candidates. Every week this nanny was with me I tried to offer her more hours per week, around 30, sometimes close to 40. She left me in a heartbeat. I have re-posted ad under the same terms. From the interviews so far, I have the feeling that we're going the same route, as my selected applicants are all looking for full-time ultimately. The rest are college students, which I'm not particularly interested in. For nannies, how long have you realistically kept a part-time? For employers, how long have you been able to keep a part-time nanny? I feel like I am walking towards a dead end. Or perhaps my offer is terrible?
[Post New]12/04/2016 21:51
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Anonymous
Nanny here. Nannies like a predictable schedule. Since your hours seem to fluctuate, the nanny may find difficulty in obtaining second job that works around your schedule. Full time guaranteed hours are far more appealing in general. You may need a higher hourly rate to attract an applicant that is serious about making a long-term commitment.
[Post New]12/04/2016 22:00
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Anonymous
OP here. Thanks for responding. Her hours did not fluctuate, I just tried to give her more because she wanted more. My hours were steady... but she always needed more. Good insight in any case.
[Post New]12/04/2016 22:16
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Anonymous
I personally prefer part-time work over full-time.

Reason being is that @my age, forty-seven I have already raised my own children fully & doing childcare 40+hours per week would be a little much for me.

Fortunately for me, I have the luxury of being able to survive on only part-time work, but realize that many Nannies cannot.

You would probably do best w/a retired person or someone who already has a main source of monthly income but needs to supplement that.
Or maybe a SAHM who can bring along her own child??

By the way, your pay/benefit package is more than generous in my opinion.

Best of luck in your search OP.
I hope you find your perfect match very soon!
[Post New]12/04/2016 22:40
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