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[quote=Anonymous]Classic case of Working for a family that wants to keep up with the jones. They want a nanny but can't afford one and you've gotten used to the family and don't want to find another. It's never a good experience working for a family that nickels and dimes you. If you've been with them for this long they should have some sort of paid time for you. Otherwise they see you as a babysitter and NOT a nanny that has a career and lifestyle to maintain. Agreeing to a Minimum of 15 hours a week pay and on top of that they switch the hours around which makes it impossible to have another job etc, says to them that you don't NEED this income. As silly as it may seem.  Learn from this because I had to and now am working for lovely family that appreciates me.  One of the first things My new MB said to me is that she thinks what I do is more important than what she does because I take care of her kids. She knows i have bills, a family, need insurance and paid time off for doctor visits, illness or vacations etc. working for people that value you is important

However you were passive aggressive and should've spoken up.  Just do so professionally. Now may be the time to lay it out on the table and see where things really stand and if you should leave and when you do what to look for next time.

I would simply ask to have a sit down with them when it's possible and show up with a small rough draft of an "arrangement".  Really this is your contract. Let it be in writing all things that matter to you and your family. If knowing your schedule 4 months in advance is important, put it in writing. If being paid a stipend to be available of at least 15 hours is important, put It in writing. Paid holidays? What happens with no school? Bad weather? YOU get sick? Put it in writing.

This forces a family to see themselves as your employer. You're the nanny NOT sitter and this is your job like they have a job.  It will make them decide what they need and can afford also. Maybe they should just get a sitter or maybe they need to value who they have.  If you leave go to your new employer with the same and compare it with what they have in writing and negotiate if you need.  This will also show them you are mature and professional and no dummy that will sit around with the tv on all day. [/quote]

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