S/O: I work at 100% with my charge - why ask for more money with a second newborn?

[Anonymous]

I’ve always had just one only charge at a time. Now my employer is pregnant and I’ll have both after maternity leave.

I work at 100% now with one. With two, I’ll still be at 100% but have less time with the older one. Maybe I won’t get all the laundry for the kids done as quickly but I really can’t see much difference.

I am well paid, have great benefits, and get annual raises.

[Anonymous]

And your point is?

[Anonymous]

Super! Don’t ask for a raise then.

[Anonymous]

I’d still ask for a raise. Two is a lot of work

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And your point is?

Her point/question clearly is “why ask for more money with a second newborn?”.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And your point is?

Her point/question clearly is “why ask for more money with a second newborn?”.

YeH, but this post is “clearly” from a MB trying to justify not giving a raise for a second child.

[Anonymous]

What a weird comment. A nanny won't ask for a raise for a second child and newborn? Strange!

[Anonymous]

? Is common sense that being paid for 1 it's not the same as being paid for 2. And common sense that take care of 1 child is not the same than taking care of 2. Huge difference.

[Anonymous]

Its usually some combination of work duties plus being paid for your time. Nanny will need more skill to juggle between different tasks with a second child. So if the nanny has the skills to multitask then she can expect to get paid more for that skillset. But not all nannies are capable and some end up doing a subpar job.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And your point is?

Her point/question clearly is “why ask for more money with a second newborn?”.

YeH, but this post is “clearly” from a MB trying to justify not giving a raise for a second child.

which is kind of sad. childcare shouldn't put woman at odds with each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And your point is?

Her point/question clearly is “why ask for more money with a second newborn?”.

YeH, but this post is “clearly” from a MB trying to justify not giving a raise for a second child.

OP here. No, I’m a nanny. A nanny alone in this belief, apparently!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:And your point is?

Her point/question clearly is “why ask for more money with a second newborn?”.

YeH, but this post is “clearly” from a MB trying to justify not giving a raise for a second child.

OP here. No, I’m a nanny. A nanny alone in this belief, apparently!

Definitely.

Adding another charge, doubling the children’s laundry. Adding back in sterilizing bottles, then making baby food, while also managing the older child’s dishes and food. Helping the older child process jealousy and learn patience depends so much on the child’s personality.

Be foolish, if you want.

[Anonymous]

It's increased responsibility. That is the bottom line.

Isn't that the basis of capitalism? You take on more risk, you get more back.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’ve always had just one only charge at a time. Now my employer is pregnant and I’ll have both after maternity leave.

I work at 100% now with one. With two, I’ll still be at 100% but have less time with the older one. Maybe I won’t get all the laundry for the kids done as quickly but I really can’t see much difference.

I am well paid, have great benefits, and get annual raises. [/quote

Horse feathers! As already noted, you're a MB trying to justify not giving your nanny an increase for adding twice as much work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve always had just one only charge at a time. Now my employer is pregnant and I’ll have both after maternity leave.

I work at 100% now with one. With two, I’ll still be at 100% but have less time with the older one. Maybe I won’t get all the laundry for the kids done as quickly but I really can’t see much difference.

I am well paid, have great benefits, and get annual raises. [/quote

Horse feathers! As already noted, you're a MB trying to justify not giving your nanny an increase for adding twice as much work.

NO. I am a nanny.

Update: I was given a significant raise for the new baby already even through Grandma is here and my employer is still on maternity leave. I’m at $32 an hour now. I was also given a $1000 bonus for sleeping over with my charge for two nights.
I didn’t ask for it. I just have great employers.