Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 15:29     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
If you want the person to stay, you offer whatever you're able to offer her.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 15:26     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
You aren't obligated to give a raise.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 15:07     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
I got a 3% raise this year, and competition at our organization is 400 resumes per vacancy.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 13:23     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


I'm confused. Why do you deserve a raise?



Why are you confused? Her statement was very straight forward. Now, why she feels she deserves a raise is a valid question.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 13:21     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


I'm confused. Why do you deserve a raise?
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 13:14     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


Good luck finding another job with a bad recommendation. You're horrible and entitled.



Nonsense. PP is neither horrible nor entitled. Most professions give an annual raise. And if she gave her current employers adequate notice, why would they give her a bad recommendation?

My rent can go up 10% a year. I wouldn't want to leave my position but I would if my salary could no longer cover my living expenses.


Not true. My husband and I have never gotten annual raises. Many companies and government jobs are not giving raises and bonuses.



"Most professions..." And you and your husband were not among the "most" in PP's "most professions". So her statement was not untrue.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 13:11     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


Good luck finding another job with a bad recommendation. You're horrible and entitled.



Nonsense. PP is neither horrible nor entitled. Most professions give an annual raise. And if she gave her current employers adequate notice, why would they give her a bad recommendation?

My rent can go up 10% a year. I wouldn't want to leave my position but I would if my salary could no longer cover my living expenses.


Not true. My husband and I have never gotten annual raises. Many companies and government jobs are not giving raises and bonuses.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 12:54     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


Good luck finding another job with a bad recommendation. You're horrible and entitled.



Nonsense. PP is neither horrible nor entitled. Most professions give an annual raise. And if she gave her current employers adequate notice, why would they give her a bad recommendation?

My rent can go up 10% a year. I wouldn't want to leave my position but I would if my salary could no longer cover my living expenses.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 12:48     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Anonymous wrote:If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.


Good luck finding another job with a bad recommendation. You're horrible and entitled.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 12:33     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
If you only offered me a 5% raise I would quit. Beware.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 12:04     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
COL raises are 3-5% so you're at the high end.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 09:15     Subject: Re:Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Be honest with her and tell her that you would love to give her more. A 5% raise is very low but better than a 0% raise.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 09:15     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Nanny poster:

5% is absolutely fine, especially considering the other benefits.

Not worth it to stretch yourselves thin with a higher raise.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 09:03     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Sure, that is a fine raise, especially with all the other benefits you offer.
Anonymous
Post 01/09/2015 08:36     Subject: Is 5% an ok raise to give our nanny when we're struggling?
Hi parents, I'm a Mom who is struggling to make ends meet this year, but I want to treat our nanny right. She's been with us for two years, 40 hours per week. Do you think 5% is an acceptable raise? We give her a bonus every year and are lenient with vacation days, sick days, personal days, snow days, etc. We pay for all of her taxes and her health insurance. She takes care of one child, but I'm at home (I freelance), so I help out, too. We never ask her to drive our child anywhere or do any errands. Thank you!