Scared I will lose nanny

[Anonymous]

We were offering her three days originally but it got shortened to two. She works 24 hours for us and does odd babysitting jobs on the side but nothing permanent as far as I know.
She has mentioned needing to find another job alongside the one she has with us but I am worried she will just leave and find a fulltime job.
She is very experienced and qualified and the way she cares for my DD is amazing. I have the kindest, most nurturing nanny and we consider her family.
I am just scared we will lose her. Short of offering her more hours (We can't afford it), I don't know what to do. We have had so many childcare providers but this one is standout fantastic.
Any ideas?

[Anonymous]

Can u do a nanny share? Two days with both kids and she continues the rest of week with the other family.

[Anonymous]

Post local parent List serves. Tell them what you have said here and which hours you were looking to fill. You may be able to find some good leads.

[Anonymous]

Just please don't try to guilt her into staying. Think about how you would feel if you weren't making enough to make ends meet, you found a job that would actually let that happen, and then the people you work for made you feel bad about leaving.

I know she's a gem, but doesn't that mean she should be making enough money to live on, and not at some cobbled-together set of part-time gigs?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just please don't try to guilt her into staying. Think about how you would feel if you weren't making enough to make ends meet, you found a job that would actually let that happen, and then the people you work for made you feel bad about leaving.

I know she's a gem, but doesn't that mean she should be making enough money to live on, and not at some cobbled-together set of part-time gigs?

+ 1

I concur.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just please don't try to guilt her into staying. Think about how you would feel if you weren't making enough to make ends meet, you found a job that would actually let that happen, and then the people you work for made you feel bad about leaving.

I know she's a gem, but doesn't that mean she should be making enough money to live on, and not at some cobbled-together set of part-time gigs?

+ 1

I concur.

Me, too. If you truly love her and appreciate what she does for you and your child, you would not even post this.

[Anonymous]

Actually smart nannies put together part time jobs rather than putting all their eggs in one basket. If one pt job ends then you're just looking to fill in a few hrs while you still have income coming in. When a full time jobs ends or isn't a good fit or has a crazy parent etc then you're looking to fill in all your hours. In my experience the part time moms are easier to get along with too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We were offering her three days originally but it got shortened to two. She works 24 hours for us and does odd babysitting jobs on the side but nothing permanent as far as I know.
She has mentioned needing to find another job alongside the one she has with us but I am worried she will just leave and find a fulltime job.
She is very experienced and qualified and the way she cares for my DD is amazing. I have the kindest, most nurturing nanny and we consider her family.
I am just scared we will lose her. Short of offering her more hours (We can't afford it), I don't know what to do. We have had so many childcare providers but this one is standout fantastic.
Any ideas?

You cannot afford full time yet you expect her to live on two days and whatever odd jobs she can scrape together? You are beyond selfish! I hope she finds full time employment? with someone decent.

[Anonymous]

Post it here. I just came from checking out the VA nanny share forum.
Postcit in Nextdoor, other mom list serves for your area.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like your concerns are legitimate.

I agree with 19:01 that your best option might be to help her find another job that is also part-time but is stable and long-term so that between the two she has a good income.

[Anonymous]

She needs to make a living. You can't afford to pay her more. What should she do? She has bills to pay.

[Anonymous]

Maybe she is really young like 18-20 years old