New baby raise?

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone. My boss is due with her second child in about 6 weeks and I was wondering if some of the other nannies or bosses more experienced in this may be able to help me. I’m currently caring for their 2.5 year old full-time, and will take full charge of the baby when my boss goes back to work. What is an average raise for the addition of a newborn? When should I ask for the raise (before or after the baby)? I would assume before, so they’re not stressed. I’m just so unsure. Thanks!

[Anonymous]

$2-5/hr and it should be discussed now. Your contract will need to be adjusted and should be agreed upon before the baby arrives.

[Anonymous]

Generally a 5 to 10% increase. 5% being closer to average.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Generally a 5 to 10% increase. 5% being closer to average.

+1. Discuss it now but the raise should not take effect until after the baby is here.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$2-5/hr and it should be discussed now. Your contract will need to be adjusted and should be agreed upon before the baby arrives.

+1

You need to discuss before you begin caring for the new baby and the contract needs to be updated and signed. Also inquire about duties as well, like laundry (if you don’t already do this) etc., that will depend on the increase. In the past, I’ve asked for $3 and an extra PTO day.

[Anonymous]

I would ask the next time you see your bosses.

Let them know that you charge $3–5/hour more for an extra child, especially a newborn who is a lot more on your workload.
I.e., constant feedings, diaper changes, spit-ups, laundry & soothing if the infant is colicky, etc.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

$5.00 and do not budge on this.

[Anonymous]

We gave an extra dollar an hour.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:$5.00 and do not budge on this.

Good luck with that. I am a higher end nanny and have never heard of an increase that high.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We gave an extra dollar an hour.

That was very cheap. I am hoping you are a troll.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We gave an extra dollar an hour.

That was very cheap. I am hoping you are a troll.

Oh, stop. You have no clue how much this PP is paying or what the added job responsibilities are. I am a nanny and posts like yours just give nannies a bad name

[Anonymous]

My sister was making $30/ hr before the new baby came. Bosses gave her $35 with the arrival of the baby (at sister's request.) Bosses were not about to lose their best nanny, with neighbors chomping at the bit waiting for her to quit so they could hire her. This is in LA.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My sister was making $30/ hr before the new baby came. Bosses gave her $35 with the arrival of the baby (at sister's request.) Bosses were not about to lose their best nanny, with neighbors chomping at the bit waiting for her to quit so they could hire her. This is in LA.

Good for your sister. However you know it is not the norm. Few will get a 15 to 20% increase in any profession for any added responsibility.

[Anonymous]

OP here. I’m planning to ask for $5 and take $2-$3 after negotiating. Im already paid pretty well but I do a lot of additional tasks (think nanny-housekeeper rather than just nanny) and I know some of those tasks will start to decrease as I’m more busy with the baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My sister was making $30/ hr before the new baby came. Bosses gave her $35 with the arrival of the baby (at sister's request.) Bosses were not about to lose their best nanny, with neighbors chomping at the bit waiting for her to quit so they could hire her. This is in LA.

Good for your sister. However you know it is not the norm. Few will get a 15 to 20% increase in any profession for any added responsibility.

In what other profession are you responsible for the primary care of a newborn child?