Anonymous wrote:I think if you go for lunch and a couple of hours you shouldnt expect to get paid. if you are there all day and learning the ropes then you should get paid.
I wouldnt ask for the money up front though, just seems rude.

It's rude that the family didn't specific wnything about payment to begin with. It puts the nanny in an incredibly uncomfortable position. In every trial I have ever done, it has been made clear to me before hand, either by email or in person, that I will be getting paid and how much. The nanny should never be left wondering.

I think if you go for lunch and a couple of hours you shouldnt expect to get paid. if you are there all day and learning the ropes then you should get paid.
I wouldnt ask for the money up front though, just seems rude.

I didn't buy the plane ticket. The family did and I was never alone with the child. It was let's see how you fit in with the family. They had never had a live in nanny before.

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Anonymous wrote:I've never been paid for a trial day. Ya it would be great but I wouldn't expect it. I once flew for an interview across the country and had a trial weekend . I worked 3 days without pay. It never crosses my mind to be paid.

Are you serious? You worked for 3 DAYS and didn't get paid for it? After flying across the country to do it? Wow. Definitely shows that you shouldn't take a job if the family doesn't pay you, or even offer it for a trial like that!

Why even let it get to that point? Who the hell buys a plane ticket for a 3 day job trial, and doesn't verify that they'll be paid/reimbursed/etc.

Anonymous wrote:I've never been paid for a trial day. Ya it would be great but I wouldn't expect it. I once flew for an interview across the country and had a trial weekend . I worked 3 days without pay. It never crosses my mind to be paid.

Are you serious? You worked for 3 DAYS and didn't get paid for it? After flying across the country to do it? Wow. Definitely shows that you shouldn't take a job if the family doesn't pay you, or even offer it for a trial like that!

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Anonymous wrote:No, you should not ask. You should confirm. "I'd be happy to come over next Tuesday at 9am to do a trial run/working interview until 3pm as you asked. My rate is $16 an hour, so a check for $96 at the end of the day would be great. See you Tuesday!"

This, minus the "check for $x at the end of the day" part. That will not come across well. All you need to do is state your rate, do it through email, and ask for confirmation. This will be your proof if they "forget" to pay you.

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Anonymous wrote:I've never been paid for a trial day. Ya it would be great but I wouldn't expect it. I once flew for an interview across the country and had a trial weekend . I worked 3 days without pay. It never crosses my mind to be paid.

You're doing it wrong. If you are loaded and nannying is your hobby, fine. If they are your family, fine. If nannying is your job and source of income, stop working for free. Do doctors work for free? Lawyers? Anyone?? Someone may do a free consultation, but I assure you it won't last more than an hour.

OP here. It will only be for a couple of hours to hang out with the kids. When I interviewed with the parents, they asked if I could come back for a trial run and that of course it would be paid. I emailed them to confirm what rate they will be paying. Thanks to all who responded!

I've never been paid for a trial day. Ya it would be great but I wouldn't expect it. I once flew for an interview across the country and had a trial weekend . I worked 3 days without pay. It never crosses my mind to be paid.

Anonymous wrote:I would not mention the money part. What if they don't pay ?? Then you know that's a red flag. I think a trial without pay for maybe 2-3 hrs is acceptable but not a full day.

Good grief some of you are stupid. Do you know any other business people who work for free?? Idiocy. When you do shit like this you screw the entire industry. Of course she should confirm payment.

I would not mention the money part. What if they don't pay ?? Then you know that's a red flag. I think a trial without pay for maybe 2-3 hrs is acceptable but not a full day.

Anonymous wrote:No, you should not ask. You should confirm. "I'd be happy to come over next Tuesday at 9am to do a trial run/working interview until 3pm as you asked. My rate is $16 an hour, so a check for $96 at the end of the day would be great. See you Tuesday!"

This, minus the "check for $x at the end of the day" part. That will not come across well. All you need to do is state your rate, do it through email, and ask for confirmation. This will be your proof if they "forget" to pay you.

No, you should not ask. You should confirm. "I'd be happy to come over next Tuesday at 9am to do a trial run/working interview until 3pm as you asked. My rate is $16 an hour, so a check for $96 at the end of the day would be great. See you Tuesday!"

Yes, confirm that they will pay you your regular hourly rate at the end of your trial day.

New family wants me to come over for a bit to trial run and they said they would pay me. They know my pay range but should I ask what they will be paying for the trial?