Nanny Annual Raise during pandemic

[Anonymous]

Our nanny recently asked for a few things including an 11% pay increase. She had to change her hours and arrive over an hour late 1 day a week which severely inconveniences is because of our jobs and meetings at that time but we’re willing to make it work. She will also be 5-15 min late another day. She also brings her son now because of the pandemic so we have 3 kids every day.

She’s been with us for exactly a year and asked for an 11% pay increase. We were quite put off by it considering we’ve been more than flexible with her. How are others handling raises during the pandemic? Are you giving raises or delaying until things become more stable again and hopefully return to normal?

[Anonymous]

Our nanny has been phenomenal during this crisis. She’s never missed a day, never once late, and has found and created wonderful things for my son to do in place of their usual library, park, music class, play groups, etc. And she’s managed it all in a condo with DH and Me underfoot.

Yes, she’ll be getting both a raise (5%) and a big bonus (3500 at least).

But in your case, I wouldn’t give that nanny a penny more.

[Anonymous]

It's difficult to give advice without knowing more information.

-where are you located?
-how many hours does she work?
-what is her current pay?
-what benefits do you offer - PTO, health insurance, etc?
-does she work on the books or under the table?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's difficult to give advice without knowing more information.

-where are you located?
-how many hours does she work?
-what is her current pay?
-what benefits do you offer - PTO, health insurance, etc?
-does she work on the books or under the table?

-What was her childcare situation prior to covid?
-Are you comfortable with her child going to care or are you requiring limited contact?
-How old are your kids and how old is her son?
-How well do the kids interact?

[Anonymous]

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