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[quote=Anonymous]Things definitely change when parents decided to add 1 and 2 kids to a pre-existing share because they really start to nickel and dime everything. I take care of 3 in a share (one family just added baby #2), not sure where you're located, but I started off at $25 for two infants and I am in DC. I definitely think $27 for 4 children is low. When the older child goes to school, do you pick him/her up or drop-off? If so, you need to get paid for that time- even if it's for 1 hour. An unpaid week off? Absolutely not.

I would look for a new position. However, if you want to continue with this family and be paid under the table, I would recommend speaking to an accountant. I am an independent contractor and in return, my families pay a higher rate.  You can write-off a lot as a self-employed nanny and that can help with paying more taxes- I actually broke even this year but that means I don't get anything back and I'm okay with that- it beats owing the IRS.

They are not paying taxes, clearly have no workers comp insurance (because they are not claiming you as an household employee) and not paying for payroll (which there are some inexpensive payroll services out there and they would be splitting the cost so that's BS). So, I would definitely demand they pay a higher rate and that's for any nanny being paid under the table- if they aren't willing it's time to look elsewhere.

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