I would not agree to rotating houses. Too much upheaval for me. Probably for the babies to.

Not sure why 18:37 quoted my post....odd.

Anonymous wrote:Snow days! Be sure to discuss those.

Will you be rotating houses or staying at one house? Will you have a double stroller?

Make sure their pay $9 to 10 after all taxes.

Snow days! Be sure to discuss those.

Will you be rotating houses or staying at one house? Will you have a double stroller?

*their not there

Anonymous wrote:Never EVER let the parents gang up on you. Every issue/concern needs to be addressed to you by the set of parents with the concern. They're individual bosses so make sure they understand that. No getting together with a list of things they want done different.

As a nanny who has worked in 3 different shares, I have never experienced what this PP is describing, and I never needed to lecture them on not ganging up on me. If anything, I have more authority than I did when working for one family. Both families bring there concerns to me, and it is usually me who will make a decision that both families will abide.

So my advice to you OP would be to have a very thorough contract outlining:
your hours
what rate you expect for OT even if it is just one family that requests the extra hours
guaranteed hours
full control of your vacation weeks
the specific holidays you will receive
The general discipline strategies you will use and everyone agrees to
Their plan for sharing/providing things like food, diapers, wipes
How they will split any transportation and activity costs
Sick policy
Notice expectation, and unused vacation payout if a family leaves mid contract

Good luck!

Never EVER let the parents gang up on you. Every issue/concern needs to be addressed to you by the set of parents with the concern. They're individual bosses so make sure they understand that. No getting together with a list of things they want done different.

Hello DCUM community, I am a nanny and have always done singles. However, I will be starting a new position in July in my first nanny share. Please share any tips from what you have learned about managing two (they are both under age one). Parents feel free to chip in as well, what has worked well and what you would like to do differently in the future.