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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just celebrated my two-year anniversary with my NF back in April (FT position, 3 girls ages 2,3 and 7). I am still on the same salary as when I started and have never gotten a raise. I know they are very happy with me, as they tell me all the time and want me to stay as long as possible, and I am happy with them, also. My question is: is it standard for nannies to get any sort of annual raise, or at least a raise for increased cost of living? I have gotten annual raises in the past, but I'm not sure if I should approach my bosses with this if it's not necessarily "normal."

Just as a bit of background, I am otherwise very happy and satisfied with my NF, as I mentioned earlier, and they give me a lot of autonomy and freedom to do as I see fit with the kids, for the most part. They are vey good about giving me spending money for the girls , and are otherwise appreciative, kind bosses. However, the summer is going to be a lot of work, with the oldest girl home from school all day and our schedules being thrown off in general (as I'm sure most nannies can contest to). :-) I'm worried that I may begin to feel resentful this summer if I am working even harder than I am now and continue to not get a pay raise. WWYD? [/quote]

No, it's not normal for nannies to get a raise. Most families budget X amount for a nanny and just because you stay for a year doesn't mean they suddenly have more money for you. Now yes, many nannies do get raises but that is just because of their families.

If you are considering asking for a raise, make sure you look at your current rate and decide if it is fair or not, based on the market and based on the families finances. If you signed on during a tough time (new baby, mom was unemployed for example) and then things changed and they now have a bigger income maybe it would be OK to ask for a raise.[/quote]

Total nonsense.  I ask for a raise every year and have always gotten $1 an hour increase.  You need to ask before summer.  You should have been given a raise last year.  [/quote]

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