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[quote=Anonymous]I've been working with a wonderful NF and awesome 8-month-old since he was a newborn. Before I started, we drafted a work agreement that stipulated:

- guaranteed hours
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 week paid personal/sick days
- 8 paid holidays

I have already taken 1 week paid vacation last month when the NF went out of town. I've already scheduled my other week for the week between Christmas and New Years.

Recently MB mentioned to me that they are planning a second vacation for two weeks in September, and she seemed to be hinting around as to what "we should do about that", as if she had just realized that having guaranteed hours means that my pay can't be cut for those two weeks because they are above and beyond what is in our work agreement. I think she was fishing for me to say, "Oh that's OK, I've already got my two weeks paid, so you don't have to pay me for two additional weeks of vacation.", but I kept that thought to myself for now.

Here's the thing. I am a long-time very experienced nanny and I've seen a lot of different NFs over the years. Some are better than others, but the NF I'm with right now is the best one I've ever worked for. They are kind, considerate, respectful, and I like just about every single aspect of my job with no complaints. Usually I stick to the work agreement like it's the bible because if you don't, some NFs will start to take advantage. But I feel like this family is different and I don't mind bending it a little because they have demonstrated that they are NOT the kind of family to do this. I trust them to continue treating me well and I want to make a good faith demonstration that recognizes our mutual respect and professionalism.

What are your thoughts? Should I just leave it alone and let them suck it up and pay me what amounts to four weeks of paid vacation instead of two? I realize that technically this would be within the spirit of the work agreement, but if I look at the bigger picture, I'm tempted to give them a break. They told me upon hiring me that they'd really like their first ever nanny (me) to stay with them long-term because they plan on having at least one more child and they value the consistency and stability of not having to keep replacing nannies. Plus, given my age, I plan on this being my last nanny position and retiring once they no longer need me.

Anyway, hope this all makes sense. What I'm really asking is if anyone has any other ideas of a compromise of something between me losing two weeks of pay and them paying out two additional weeks of vacation. Thanks for reading![/quote]

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