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[quote=Anonymous]No, we pay our nanny biweekly.

We pay her when we get paid (every other week) and her pay zeros out one entire paycheck (so, 45% of our take home pay). That's how our payroll is set.

What am I putting money towards?  Can you tell me?

The lavish lifestyle I live in my 1 bedroom apartment, used car? Modest gifts for my parents who help take care of my child? Just curious.

And what's the obvious solution? Pay her less?  And you think the benefits we offer are standard?  Seriously - does every nanny get fully paid health care? 4 weeks vacation (2 of the nanny's choosing)? When we were looking at sample contracts, I didn't see any with this.  Our nanny negotiated for more time off (she does other work when not nannying) vs. more pay (she originally asked for $20 for one child, but negotiated more time off since we couldn't afford $20 an hour).

I'm just confused - I guess we're naive in being so appreciative and laudatory of our nanny (we routinely give her small gifts to thank her for being so great).

Perhaps we should let her go so she can find a family that, while possibly not as good to work for, will give her a bonus?

Jesus. I'm glad I don't base my job satisfaction on a bonus.  I'd be SCREWED.

thanks, all![/quote]

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