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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Out nanny of 5 years walks our dog each day. Often times for a good 45min.[/quote]

That's nice for you.  Did you see the part where OP is unsure she can afford to pay Nanny anything extra for this inconvenience.  Also, is your dog a "pain in the ass?" Because OP admits that hers is.  A well-paid nanny walking a well-behaved dog is not comparable to what OP is describing.[/quote]

OP. He's a pain in the ass in the house, but strangely pleasant on walks. Doesn't pull and loves walking next to the stroller. I could crate him but not for 10 hours. He'd need a 45 min walk around 2 or 3pm.

It sounds like dog walking is above and beyond what nannies are asked to do though. Is that correct? So I'm looking at the cost of the nanny, cost of a dog walker/daycare, cost of a severance bonus, plus daily mileage/gas, and food. I'll have to take another look at the budget.  I'd rather know now if I can afford this, before I waste other people's time interviewing. It's hard to explain, but I was raised in a working class family and would feel like a betrayal if I offered less than what the person was worth or nickel and dimed them for mileage and gas. I'd prefer not to feel like an asshat for 7 months.

Are there any other expenses that I haven't considered? I appreciate the responses so far. They have been helpful in my ignorance. [/quote]

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