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[quote=Anonymous]I think it is perfectly reasonable for you to ask for and be granted a raise given the change in job responsibilities.  I would also tread gently and carefully as these parents are clearly going through so much right now and may also be under financial pressure as insurance often only covers so much of the health and therapeutic expenses.

As mentioned above, I would ask for some time around your one-year anniversary and basically say what you said above - that you love their daughter, that you feel you are up for the added responsibilities and emotional commitment but it is a lot and that you'd like for them to think about and talk about adjusting your compensation to account for the added responsibilities or to keep the same total compensation but adjust the hours down.  I would also tell them that you aren't expecting an answer right now - so they don't feel pressured at the moment of the conversation.

I have no doubt that if you left, they would have to pay more than what they are likely paying you as they would have to disclose the true responsibilities of the job which clearly go beyond those of a regular nanny.  So I'm sure they would much rather retain you as you know them, you know their daughter and are up to speed on the requirements to care for their daughter.

I hope the conversation goes well and please come back and let us know how it goes. [/quote]

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