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[quote=Anonymous]I'm an MB.

I think you can definitely find someone to care for your child, and do most of the same responsibilities, for a lower hourly rate.  So that is an option if the budget is really problematic for you.  (For 30 + hours a week I do think you should offer some level of vacation and holiday leave, but you could prorate that - not sure you need two weeks leave, one sick, and ten federal holidays for a 3 day a week position.)

Can you find a nanny who is always on time, never sick, goes above and beyond, in whom you have complete confidence and trust easily?  No.  When you find that it is gold, and may very well command stretching your budget as much as possible.

Your peace of mind should be considered as an extremely important part of the decision making process, and something of monetary value.

So I think you have choices, but you don't want to find yourself a year from now thinking that a couple of hundred dollars a month seems like an easy price to pay compared to the aggravation of making a change, dealing w/ someone possibly less reliable, etc...

If you can find a way to do it therefore, I'd support finding the money.  I don't think though, that you can't have a negotiating type conversation with your nanny.  If you feel held hostage then that's not good for the long-term relationship, but finding a way for everyone to be happy with whatever solution you've reached is important.  It has to work for you as well as the nanny.

Good luck.[/quote]

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