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[quote=NannyRach]I don't think your logic is unreasonable, OP. You took a job for a reduced rate, due to the fact that your child would accompany you. It makes sense to me that your rate should be reevaluated given that the situation is completely different than when you accepted the position. Calling it a "raise" is going to get you the same response from your employer as you are getting here. This is not a question of a raise, this is negotiating a completely new job.

Sit down with your employers and explain everything you have explained here. The situation is much different than when you were hired, and you would like to negotiate terms that are more in line with the market for their current needs, and what you are bringing (or aren't bringing) to the table. You are essentially giving them first refusal of your new rates, given the new details of the position. They may say that it is too much of an increase, and that's fine, but given the reduction you took for the benefit of bringing your child, 1) They are unlikely to find a nanny with your qualifications to work for your current (below market) rate, and 2) Without your child, you should have no problem going back to commanding your previous rates. I would be prepared to look for a new position, but don't let anyone here convince you that you somehow owe your employers the continued benefit of paying share rates for what is no longer a share. [/quote]

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