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[quote=nannydebsays][quote=Anonymous]We have had our nanny for over 4 years now. When our second child was born (2 years ago), we negotiated her raise.  At that time, we asked her what happened when our then 2.5 year old was in school full time.  She said that we would not reduce her salary, but instead she would have extra duties.  She currently does the children's laundry, bathes them and feeds them dinner, and sweeps once a day.  What more would be appropriate to ask her to do?  We cannot imagine paying her to care for 2 children when 1 is in school starting in August from 8:30 - 3 without having her do more.  Any suggestions would be appreciated. [b]We want to be reasonable, but we feel a bit taken advantage of lately and want to be well informed for the upcoming discussion.[/b]  Thanks.     [/quote]

OP, what is going on between you and your nanny that has you irritated? IMO, you need to try to resolve whatever issues you currently have before discussing her pay for continuing employment. Is nanny not fulfilling her work agreement? Is nanny no longer performing at a high level? If you are unable or unwilling to get things back on track with your nanny, then making a change to someone new is likely in everyone's best interest.

For anyone to give good advice, letting us know where you live and what you currently pay would be helpful. Have you given her only a single raise over 4 years, or has she gotten yearly raises in addition to the "new baby" raise? What benefits do you offer?

And finally, what do you want nanny's priority to be while your youngest child is with her solo? Do you want a focus on outings, educational play, one-on-one time, and so forth, or do you want the focus to be on chores, errands, and housekeeping? In addition, unless your older child will be attending school year round with minimal vacation time, there will be plenty of days when nanny still has both of your children in her care. Will you be OK with the additional chores going undone on those days?[/quote]

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