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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]MB here.  We hired a full-time nanny several months ago, she has lots of childcare experience, but this is her first nanny gig.  I am sure she is aware that full-time nannies often get some benefits or other, but she has never asked us for any.  Once when I had to cancel her coming in the following day, I gave her some extra cash, about half of what she would have made for that day, and she was hesitant about taking it and asked me a couple times if I was sure.  The sense I get is she is the kind of person who does not like to take money for hours she did not work because she did not "earn" it.  On one hand, I feel guilty about not paying her benefits because if only she asked, I definitely would, and I also feel like it is a way of showing her my appreciation.  OTOH, we are saving thousands of dollars.   Am I overthinking this?  Should I just lose the guilt and be happy that she does not expect anything more from us?  I don't worry that she will leave us for a better-paying gig.[/quote]

OP did you even draw up a nanny/employer agreement? If this nanny is full-time of 40 hours a week, if yes then she should get paid even if you do not need her. Being paid for employment is different then what a benefit is so yes do pay her. You are also correct nannies do talk but with benefits, there are the usual but this is all negotiated with an agreement.[/quote]

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