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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Nights that I stay late or over night we count as comp time so that if I go on vacation a different time they do I don't owe them hours. I do get raises every year about .50 cents. I would love to ask for a dollar but my concern is that they don't think I'm worth it. I am a good nanny I would do anything they asked me to do. Guess I'm just a little chicken shit to ask for a large raise. Compensation for mileage would be great, just for one activity today was 20 miles there and back. I actually moved closer to them a few months ago and now live about 3 miles away if not less than that. And for having a new vehicle that had 67,000 miles when I bought it, now has almost 70,000 and only about 700 of that is personal driving. I've only had the car since the first week in feb. so yes I drive a lot and we do something everyday not of it involves driving. Really not trying to complain, but it sounds like I am. But thank you for the advice, I will ask for a meeting after I have a list written down of what I do. Ill get a log started of how much mileage a week. And bring that to their attention. [/quote]

Oh wow, they're royally screwing you. You say you get paid approx $15/hr but you're really making MUCH less than that and they're getting a deal (nanny/taxi/errand runner all rolled in one).. If they can get away with not paying you, they will. This is why it's very important for you to put your foot down. You don't 'owe' them anything. They're paying low for a much larger service. You're not just a babysitter so don't act like one. Show them that you're a professional nanny who deserves a decent rate PLUS mileage.

Also, don't use the "I'm struggling with bills" excuse when asking for a raise. Instead, write a list of all that you do for them, including the driving (and do the math and estimate how much you spend from your own money to drive their kids around).. Don't be a pushover and stay strong. They're going to continue to milk you until YOU do something. Nobody in this world cares about anyone but their selves/own needs and that's what you got to remember. When meeting with them try to forgot the personal setting and instead, act professional and think business.[/quote]

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