Summer Hours vs Fall Hours for Nanny

[Anonymous]

Are nannies interested in positions that the hours will change in the fall? I want to be transparent... but I don't know if anyone would be interested in this working situation?

I'm going to start looking for:
June - August: 40 hours a week
September and on: 20 hours a week, weekday afternoons and weekends

Should I be looking for two separate nannies (one now for summer and one later for fall) or are there nannies who are open to less hours in a few months?

Two kids (3 and 1 years old)

[Anonymous]

Possibly a college student, but not a professional nanny.

[Anonymous]

Two separate Nannie’s. A professional nanny gets guaranteed hours

[Anonymous]

No. I can’t imagine that will work for anyone. Plus after school nannies are in the highest demand and the highest paid. After school Nannie’s are pulling in $35 an hour in my neighborhood.

[Anonymous]

Only if you doubled her hourly rate for the 20 hour weeks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Possibly a college student, but not a professional nanny.

College students are unreliable flakes. Some by nature and some by circumstance (class schedules change every semester). They’re also glued to their phones and full of drama.

[Anonymous]

Be upfront with your potential nanny since the beginning OP. That's the best thing you can do. As a nanny, I hate when families are not honest about their upcoming intentions and near future changes. . I wouldn't take a position when my FT position will only last 6 months; just to find out later that parents tell me that they won't need me FT Hours and in the fall and are planning to cut my hours and become a PT. That's why most nannies prefer start a new position with babies. No toddlers and 4 and up. It would work best for you to hire a Summer Nanny and in the fall Hire a P-T nanny after school.

[Anonymous]

Who do you envision would be interested in a position that cut their wages in half after a few months? Seriously, OP. The only type of person I could think of is a teacher and she’s going to cost you or a college student who is just a babysitter.

Hire a summer babysitter and then try to find an after school and weekend nanny (but be prepared to pay a lot).

[Anonymous]

Nope. The market is so hot right now there's zero reason for someone to make concessions like that.

Maybe if you offer full health insurance

[Anonymous]

Let us know if you find someone open to that, OP.

[Anonymous]

What will you do about sick days, holidays, etc.