New baby and more ....

[Anonymous]

I know there have been quite a few topics on how much one should charge for an additional child but I'm going to ask anyway. Nannies, how much would (or have) you charge for an additional baby when you already have 2 children under the age of 4? Would you ask for a different benefits package in addition to a lower rate for new baby? I receive the normal package: 2 paid weeks of vacation and 5 sick days and most federal holidays (paid) off. I'm in the D.C area.

Side note: I've also been thinking about the perks of working for a company. Don't get me wrong, I love my job (they pay is decent) but I miss those contributions towards 401k and healthcare. This is another reason why I want to be smart about how much I charge for the new baby (aside from newborns being a lot of work in addition to 2 toddlers). I already pay a lump some of money for healthcare and I'm scared its going to continue to rise- My insurance went up $80 this year.

Please save the "3 children are a lot" "I wouldn't take on 3 kids" if you can't answer the question, just move along. Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

[Anonymous]

I agree that asking for a larger contribution to your health insurance would be a great idea.

Then if you are receiving that, perhaps $2-3 extra per hour for the add’l infant.

If they cannot give you a larger contribution for your healthcare costs, then I would likely charge an add’l $3-4 extra since newborns are a TON of work.

Good luck.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that asking for a larger contribution to your health insurance would be a great idea.

Then if you are receiving that, perhaps $2-3 extra per hour for the add’l infant.

If they cannot give you a larger contribution for your healthcare costs, then I would likely charge an add’l $3-4 extra since newborns are a TON of work.

Good luck.

They don't contribute now. If I were to ask for them to contribute to my health insurance, do you know how the funds are disbursed? Is it included in my gross, cash/personal check or do parents/employers make a payment directly? Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Around where we are each additional child gets $1 more per hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I agree that asking for a larger contribution to your health insurance would be a great idea.

Then if you are receiving that, perhaps $2-3 extra per hour for the add’l infant.

If they cannot give you a larger contribution for your healthcare costs, then I would likely charge an add’l $3-4 extra since newborns are a TON of work.

Good luck.

They don't contribute now. If I were to ask for them to contribute to my health insurance, do you know how the funds are disbursed? Is it included in my gross, cash/personal check or do parents/employers make a payment directly? Thank you!

If they do it the legal way, you show them that you paid the premium, and then they reimburse you in your check. Then it is non-taxable (up to a maximum amount each year; I want to say it's around $4K in 2018). Or they can just raise your pay, and you can do whatever you want with the money, but then it is taxed like all pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Around where we are each additional child gets $1 more per hour.

Oh wow. I’ve heard of nannies receiving $.50-1 for an raise with no additional responsibilities but for taking on a little human being, that doesn’t seem right or fair.

[Anonymous]

Ask your nanny.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

And then when that child is a year old, and one of the older ones goes off to school. she'll lower her rate a couple of dollars an hour, right?

The increase should be a little more than a typical annual increase for you, whatever that is, but the real "prize" is job security at a higher rate than she'd get starting over with a new family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

And then when that child is a year old, and one of the older ones goes off to school. she'll lower her rate a couple of dollars an hour, right?

The increase should be a little more than a typical annual increase for you, whatever that is, but the real "prize" is job security at a higher rate than she'd get starting over with a new family.

That would depend. Typically, when the older child goes to school the nanny is responsible for drop off and pick ups, still care for the older kids during school closings, holidays (that the nanny doesn't have off), sick days, summer etc. The employer could also add responsibilities- that's something that the employer and employee will have to discuss.

I think it depends on the annual raise given because we all know there is no standard raise amount. Employers give what they want/can if she's appreciated. The family can negotiate but in the end, the ball is in the nanny's court- and i'm sure if any nanny does a great job and the family and children love he or she, they will do what they can.

[Anonymous]

I charge an additional $5/hr for the extra skill required
and the responsibility of taking on an infant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

And then when that child is a year old, and one of the older ones goes off to school. she'll lower her rate a couple of dollars an hour, right?

The increase should be a little more than a typical annual increase for you, whatever that is, but the real "prize" is job security at a higher rate than she'd get starting over with a new family.

That would depend. Typically, when the older child goes to school the nanny is responsible for drop off and pick ups, still care for the older kids during school closings, holidays (that the nanny doesn't have off), sick days, summer etc. The employer could also add responsibilities- that's something that the employer and employee will have to discuss.

I think it depends on the annual raise given because we all know there is no standard raise amount. Employers give what they want/can if she's appreciated. The family can negotiate but in the end, the ball is in the nanny's court- and i'm sure if any nanny does a great job and the family and children love he or she, they will do what they can.

But the reason given for the $3-$4 increase is the idea that infants are SO HARD. Pickups and dropoffs are easier, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You can ask for a stipend, if affording healthcare is a concern of yours and then (maybe) offer a lower rate of $2-3 depending on how much you get for healthcare. If not, I would charge somewhere around $4-5. 3 children are a lot, especially if you are going to have all 3 all day long. Like any nanny, I’m sure you create activities, take trips, schedule play dates, clean etc. Also, inquire about additional responsibilities. That may help you decide as well.

And then when that child is a year old, and one of the older ones goes off to school. she'll lower her rate a couple of dollars an hour, right?

The increase should be a little more than a typical annual increase for you, whatever that is, but the real "prize" is job security at a higher rate than she'd get starting over with a new family.

That would depend. Typically, when the older child goes to school the nanny is responsible for drop off and pick ups, still care for the older kids during school closings, holidays (that the nanny doesn't have off), sick days, summer etc. The employer could also add responsibilities- that's something that the employer and employee will have to discuss.

I think it depends on the annual raise given because we all know there is no standard raise amount. Employers give what they want/can if she's appreciated. The family can negotiate but in the end, the ball is in the nanny's court- and i'm sure if any nanny does a great job and the family and children love he or she, they will do what they can.

But the reason given for the $3-$4 increase is the idea that infants are SO HARD. Pickups and dropoffs are easier, right?

Op here. Infants are a lot of work. I haven’t seen anyone say that infants are “SO HARD.” Oh, no drop off and pick ups are not easier- I may have to ask for another $1 when that happens! PLEASE GO AWAY!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I agree that asking for a larger contribution to your health insurance would be a great idea.

Then if you are receiving that, perhaps $2-3 extra per hour for the add’l infant.

If they cannot give you a larger contribution for your healthcare costs, then I would likely charge an add’l $3-4 extra since newborns are a TON of work.

Good luck.

Right here: "infants are a TON of work."