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[quote=Anonymous]I have been approached by a professional couple who have a new baby.

At the 10-week point post-birth, they wish to hire a nanny for a live-out position.

The schedule is different each month and not predictable until about a month prior, and yet may still change at the last minute.

This irregular schedule is approx 130 hours a month at minimum.

They also request help with errands, housekeeping, and laundry, and grocery shopping.

Shifts range from 3 hours in the mid-afternoon or evening to 20 hours shifts on 3-4  consecutive days after which you need to come back after 3 hours for another 20 hours shift. . There are many evening and night shifts. Also,  one weekend a month with overnights and the possibility of very long shifts.

Based on the variability in schedule, it would be difficult to have a second position for the remaining hours [an additional 30 hours to get to a full-time position. Also would be difficult to plan for my own personal appointment, social activities, even vacations, in advance.

Also, the baby is tiny now, nursing, and I have no idea whether this will be a baby who is good with the bottle or a good sleeper for those 20 hour days!

Input, please. 
HAs anyone ever held a position like this? 
This seems overwhelming to negotiate, and I have absolutely no idea what to negotiate for a salary. 
I currently work temp positions/sick chid  care  and there is NEVER a shortage of work for me in this area. [/quote]

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