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[quote=Anonymous]Nanny here.

1. What is the best way to keep the lines of communication open? Does a weekly sit down help?

I would never wait a week, I would forget half of what I wanted to bring up.  Because I live-in, I have the option of leaving a note on the parent's dresser, sending an email or text during the day, getting up 5-15 minutes early for a quick chat before they run out the door or asking them if we can talk after all the kids are asleep.  It all depends on the situation as to what works best.

2. How do you keep track of hours? Does your nanny record them and report them to you or is that an employer responsibility?

I don't take overtime pay, I absolutely refuse, so we don't keep track of hours.  If I offer to watch the child on Sunday because he hates bowling and the other one has a birthday party to attend at the bowling alley, that's my prerogative.  If I choose to do personal errands during the school day and finish the household things after dinner, again, that's my prerogative.  I'm not micromanaged; as long as the children are clean, well-mannered and educated, food is ready for meals and the house is kept up, how I manage my time is up to me.  It's part of the perks of being a live-in, not having to have a set schedule.

3. What are ways to create the best work environment? Are there any little perks that make a work environment particularly appealing?

An employer that recognizes that the nanny has to be comfortable in the house, whether live-in or live-out, makes sure that boundaries are clear.  If rooms are off-limits to nanny or children, it's stated.  I had employers whose suite was off-limits to children and I, I've had an employer who needed kids kept out of her office and I've had an employer that wanted kids and I to stay out of the attic and basement (safety issues).  Expectations for how the house will look in the morning and evening are crucial.  If she start work and the house is trashed, that's not good, but if the house is trashed at least one evening a week, that's not good either.

4. How do you handle petty cash? Do you just stick an envelope in a drawer somewhere and periodically refresh it?

I'm willing to handle money one of three ways.  Either there is an envelope with a weekly/monthly amount and receipts go n the envelope or I use my debit card and submit receipts each week for reimbursement.  I haven't used a prepaid card before, but that could work too.  I will not use a card linked to my employers' account, whether it's a debit card or credit doesn't matter to me. [/quote]

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