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[quote=Anonymous]So this is an odd situation that I would like to get some feedback from other nannies and MBs/DBs:

I work for a family with 4 children. I work in the afternoons and evenings (roughly 2-9pm), Mon-Fri and am paid hourly. I usually work between 30-35 hours, so I am not technically full time. No benefits, vacay time, etc. MB is SAHM and DB is frequently out of town.Lately, the parents have asked me to stay late or work on weekends. I probably work at least 3-5 late nights and 2 weekend days per month.

I usually jump at the chance for the extra money since there are other sitters and nannies they could ask. While I appreciate the opportunity to make some extra money, lately they are either getting home later and later without telling me or they give me no advance notice and tell me the day of. Please note the use of the word tell, not ask. I know many nannies struggle with parents coming home late. I'm struggling with wanting the extra money but also wanting the respect of giving me advance notice, being home at the time that I agreed to and also asking me, not assuming I can stay later.

Friends and other nannies keep saying I should charge more outside of my normal hours or charge more for when they are late. I feel like this might cause some issues with the family but can understand the point they are making.

Advice/Feedback/Help Please??[/quote]

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