Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 19:24     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
nannydebsays wrote:I would take it if they were willing to double my usual rate. That would cover the additional hours they want me available, the unpaid time off, and the unpaid summers.

It sounds like this family wants a nanny, but can in no way AFFORD a nanny. Thank them for their interest and walk away.


This. Sounds like they want to mimic their school hours and think that is reasonable. I would ask much more money. Take it, then find a new job next summer if you are not working now.
nannydebsays
Post 07/15/2016 18:39     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
I would take it if they were willing to double my usual rate. That would cover the additional hours they want me available, the unpaid time off, and the unpaid summers.

It sounds like this family wants a nanny, but can in no way AFFORD a nanny. Thank them for their interest and walk away.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 15:34     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:Well, if you can afford to be out of work for 3-4 months out of the year, sure, take it.

I would never take the job, personally. If you have good experience and references, there is no way you should accept the offer.



OP here. I have good experience and excellent references. The only issue is I'm going to grad school next fall and most parents want 2-3 year commitment. I also like the walking distance. Most of my other jobs had a long commute.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 15:31     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I interviewed with a family I really like. They presented me with an offer that I'm hesitant on accepting. The mom is a teacher and has almost three weeks of vacation that I will be unpaid. I'm required to be available 50 hours a week. The dad may get off early so they want to guarantee me 40 hours a week. I get major holidays paid but unpaid for the other holidays. The summers are also unpaid time off. I tried to negotiate 50 hours a week pay but the dad doesn't want to. They live 5 blocks away. I like them but I think the offer is too unfair. I don't know if I should keep looking?


they need a nanny who also values her summers off - with her own kids or with her grandkids.

move on, do not start a new job with an attitude problem.

BTW, 40 hours/ week guaranteed is standard and flex/ on call for 50 hours a week is standard too.


OP here. I don't have an " attitude problem". Guaranteeing all hours I need to be available is standard in my area.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 15:18     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:I interviewed with a family I really like. They presented me with an offer that I'm hesitant on accepting. The mom is a teacher and has almost three weeks of vacation that I will be unpaid. I'm required to be available 50 hours a week. The dad may get off early so they want to guarantee me 40 hours a week. I get major holidays paid but unpaid for the other holidays. The summers are also unpaid time off. I tried to negotiate 50 hours a week pay but the dad doesn't want to. They live 5 blocks away. I like them but I think the offer is too unfair. I don't know if I should keep looking?


they need a nanny who also values her summers off - with her own kids or with her grandkids.

move on, do not start a new job with an attitude problem.

BTW, 40 hours/ week guaranteed is standard and flex/ on call for 50 hours a week is standard too.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 15:10     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Well, if you can afford to be out of work for 3-4 months out of the year, sure, take it.

I would never take the job, personally. If you have good experience and references, there is no way you should accept the offer.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 15:07     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:not a great offer, but negotiate a bit.

say you can only take the job if they guarantee you 45 hrs/week if they want you available 50.

I wouldn't worry about summer, because you can look for a summer job then, and if you find a better offer that wants full-time at that point, you can switch jobs.



OP here. I tried but the dad said only 40 hours. I'm also out of three weeks and full summer unpaid.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 14:33     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
not a great offer, but negotiate a bit.

say you can only take the job if they guarantee you 45 hrs/week if they want you available 50.

I wouldn't worry about summer, because you can look for a summer job then, and if you find a better offer that wants full-time at that point, you can switch jobs.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 14:25     Subject: Re:Would you accept this offer?
Keep looking. Their offer is not a good one.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 12:59     Subject: Re:Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:Is the rate high enough to cover all of the unpaid time off and still be a decent annual salary? If not, then definitely pass. You don't want to constantly be scrambling to find side jobs to pay your bills.

- MB who thinks that offer sucks



No. The rate is $18 for an infant. I think I'm going to pass. I think it's unfair to expect me to be available for 50 hours but only pay me for 40 hours. I also hate that it's so much unpaid vacation.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 12:43     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
I think you should keep looking. Quite simply if they require you to be available for 50 hours a week then they need to guarantee pay for that amount of hours. This is NOT a good deal.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 12:16     Subject: Re:Would you accept this offer?
Is the rate high enough to cover all of the unpaid time off and still be a decent annual salary? If not, then definitely pass. You don't want to constantly be scrambling to find side jobs to pay your bills.

- MB who thinks that offer sucks
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 11:32     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
Anonymous wrote:You have Summer's off, but they want you to maintain availability? They also want you to maintain availability for 59 hours, but only guarantee 40? I wouldn't accept.


59=50
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 11:32     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
You have Summer's off, but they want you to maintain availability? They also want you to maintain availability for 59 hours, but only guarantee 40? I wouldn't accept.
Anonymous
Post 07/15/2016 11:13     Subject: Would you accept this offer?
I interviewed with a family I really like. They presented me with an offer that I'm hesitant on accepting. The mom is a teacher and has almost three weeks of vacation that I will be unpaid. I'm required to be available 50 hours a week. The dad may get off early so they want to guarantee me 40 hours a week. I get major holidays paid but unpaid for the other holidays. The summers are also unpaid time off. I tried to negotiate 50 hours a week pay but the dad doesn't want to. They live 5 blocks away. I like them but I think the offer is too unfair. I don't know if I should keep looking?