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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is why I have an au pair (paid way more than stipend).  Nannies wanting to get paid for sitting around. I mean really. [/quote]

My point was that I’m not just sitting around.  If your AP can go do whatever she wants, then I’m glad for you.  But you shouldn’t reasonably expect her to walk out of her movie, class or other scheduled activity to pick up your sick child from school.[/quote]

That almost never happens. Maybe once a year. To expect to be paid every hour in case once a year she had to leave an appointment is just crazy. [/quote]

Good for you.

In my situation:
Numerous snow days, most announced after I started my day
After school activities canceled due to imminent weather
Picked up child due to injury
Picked up child due to illness
Boss forgot: keys, phone, make up, gym shoes, work clothes, gym bag, etc.

And those are just the things that involved me going to school or my boss’ work.

I have very little downtime while working.  I take a single hour to go work out, but I’ve had to leave early to attend to kids, which is why my phone is always with me.  Other than that, I’m doing something for my charges, boss or the house from the time I start (before kids get up) until the last kid goes to bed.  Then, I get to rest, relax and read until my boss comes home.  So yes, like many nannies who are full time plus, I’m paid while kids aren’t with me, because I’m the one who is responsible for dealing with what happens.

An AP is nothing like a full time plus nanny.  Hours are limited to 45, rules define what they’re allowed to do, and inexperience means that they’re not going to do most of what a career nanny does.  I’m glad an AP works for you.  But an AP won’t work for everyone.[/quote]

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