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[quote=NisforNanny]OP, I think you're being very considerate of your nanny and offered her a position that is more than fair.  If the money if not much of a concern for you - it doesn't sound like it is - I would counter with an offer of $50/week worth of work and see how she responds.  That's 2-3 hours, depending on how you handle overtime.  Perhaps a date night or household support tasks once per week?  She was working more hours under the share, so should have the availability.  I also wonder if the language barrier is part of the issue in how she (poorly) expressed herself.  If she is gracious and agreeable to your offer of additional hours, perhaps it was an unintentional ultimatum.  If she isn't interested in working with you, I would pick a mutually agreeable end date.  If she's unhappy and antagonistic towards your new agreement, it's unlikely she'll be the same nanny she was in your share.  It might be better for your son to keep positive memories of her and their relationship, as well as have a positive relationship with his next caregiver, than to enter into a nanny-family relationship that shows signs of deteriorating.  You should like an excellent employer and you could likely find another nanny who would be a good fit for you family.  [/quote]

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