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[quote=Anonymous][quote]The problem with the common sense approach is that many of us have worked hourly positions. It's actually quite rare in most hourly positions to be paid when you are not scheduled to work. Our nanny got guarenteed hours, and I agree its a good benefit to discuss. But I wish we could tone down the outrage when people don't know to discuss it. The onus truly is on the person who wants an extra benefit to ask for it.[/quote]

Agreed. Many moms have some experience working an hourly job where you are only paid for the hours worked but have moved on in their careers into salaried positions. In salaried positions, you don't negotiate an hourly rate, you negotiate an annual salary. You don't get paid more when you work more than 40 hours. In this area, there are very few salaried jobs where you can get away with only working 40 hours. Most people end up working 45-60 hours when you factor in on-line work in the evenings, weekends etc. Our office has had instances where it closed and hourly temps or contractors were not paid. Salaried employees were paid though most did some work on-line anyway.

Nannies know all about the benefits that they want. They also know that many offers don't include these benefits. The nannies need to ask for this upfront. [/quote]

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