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[quote=Anonymous]I applied to a position that I was extremely hopeful for and went to an interview today.  The hours are great - M to F 8:30am to 2:30pm - since I am not seeking a full-time job and wanted to find a position that would still allow me to work overnights and do evening care.  Location is not far, no housekeeping or laundry but of course pick up as needed, no baths and no driving or swimming on the job. Parents also work primarily outside of the home.

I went to the interview and parents were very nice, and seemed pretty easygoing so no negative vibes. Everything seemed great to me until we started talking about pay towards the end. I asked if the nanny would be given paid vacation or sick days and they said no. I asked if they went on vacation or did not need care for a day here and there would they still pay the nanny for that day and they said no as that would be rare and they hardly go on vacation. They would also not pay for holidays off.

It's very important for me to have a minimum amount I know I will receive every week as naturally I have financial obligations like everyone else and in my last position, I was paid for every single day in the 6 years I was employed with the family,  whether they took vacation,  I took vacation, snow day, holidays and sick days.

Other than this issue - which is a big one - the job seems perfect to me. If offered the position, would it be worth it to bring up my concerns regarding pay? Is there a compromise? Or would it be better to keep looking? How could I discuss my concerns without coming off as greedy? Thanks.[/quote]

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