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[quote=Anonymous]"Dear MB/DB,

Now that I have been with the family for more than a year I was wondering if we could set up a time to talk about how you think things are going?  I have really enjoyed getting to know (insert kids' names) and you, and hope that my satisfaction in the position is apparent in how I'm doing the job.

I would like to know if you are satisfied with my performance, have any things you would like me to do differently, or have any goals for the kids you would like me to work on in the coming months?

If you are satisfied with my performance, I'd also like to talk about the possibility of a raise or additional benefits as I head into my second year.

Please let me know when would be a good time for you.  Thanks very much."

Assuming they agree to a conversation, know that they may be uncomfortable or unfamiliar with having these kinds of talks also.  It can be awkward from the employer side - especially if you're not used to dealing with salary discussions and that kind of thing.

From a purely negotiating standpoint, have an idea of what would make you happy (perhaps that $1/hour increase), what would make you ecstatic (more than $1/hour, medical benefit compensation, additional vacation, etc...), and what is the bare minimum you would accept.  Don't get locked in to any one specific thing if you can be a little flexible.  For instance, reimbursement of health insurance costs is not taxable (to them or you) as income - so that can be a way to get you a significant additional benefit while being a little less of a financial hit to them (if money is an issue).

Also, you might want to have part of the conversation talk about whether they and you see this as a longterm position for several more years.  Perhaps knowing that they would see you staying for 3 more years would be valuable to you in terms of job security - so perhaps you wouldn't require the same level of raise annually.  Or maybe this is another year at most so you want to get the maximum benefit in the short term.  And so on...

Just be direct, non-confrontational, positive about wanting to continue employment with them, and genuinely open to feedback.

Good luck!

- MB

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