Anonymous wrote:Only you can really make the call, and I would think the dynamics w/ the individuals involved would be pretty important. But if you liked family 1, they liked you enough to offer it to you on the spot, and the pay is better - then that seems like the winner to me, unless you really hate driving. 13 miles can be 15 minutes or 45, depending where you are, so I guess that's a significant variable.
Are they reimbursing you for your mileage on the job? Do you enjoy any particular age group a little more than the others? Are both families experienced in hiring/managing nannies (and canyou get any history on that from them)? Where do you stand on the housework issue?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Thanks pps. In my previous position (also after care) the residence was about 12 miles away, and yes, I did do lighthousekeeping, but I also told myself that the next position I get, it would be closer and I wouldn't do any housekeeping unless directly related to children.
Family 1's location is within a heavy traffic area. It took me 23 minutes to get there on a Saturday afternoon, so I imagine it would take longer during the weekdays. Family 2 resides in a less populated area with less traffic.
Family 1 mentioned reimbursing for mileage on the job, but Family 2 didn't, I guess because activity is 3 miles from home 2 days a week. Family 2 asked about grocery shopping and I asked that I get paid for mileage so was asked if I would mind going grocery shopping when I get my groceries, which I wouldn't.
Red flag OP. Family 2 sound like users. Instead of reimbursing for the mileage, they want you to do their grocery shopping on your own time? Would you be paid for the time you spend shopping? It sounds like the commute is a big pull for you, but commute aside which job do you prefer?
Anonymous wrote:Family 1. You're a fool if you take family 2. They sound like future job creepers. For a lot of work that they want, they seem so cheap. Suit yourself! So what is traffic is horrid? Find a new route OR leave early if possible.
Anonymous wrote:Thanks pps. In my previous position (also after care) the residence was about 12 miles away, and yes, I did do lighthousekeeping, but I also told myself that the next position I get, it would be closer and I wouldn't do any housekeeping unless directly related to children.
Family 1's location is within a heavy traffic area. It took me 23 minutes to get there on a Saturday afternoon, so I imagine it would take longer during the weekdays. Family 2 resides in a less populated area with less traffic.
Family 1 mentioned reimbursing for mileage on the job, but Family 2 didn't, I guess because activity is 3 miles from home 2 days a week. Family 2 asked about grocery shopping and I asked that I get paid for mileage so was asked if I would mind going grocery shopping when I get my groceries, which I wouldn't.