Anonymous
Post 11/19/2018 11:28     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:Op here,
I talked with them they said they will pay me whenever they will cancel . But , sometimes they wants me to work the days I am off. Like if they cancel then they will ask me to work on my off day . Sometimes they will pay me for the days they will cancel some times they will ask me to work on my off day instead of that day.
I never experienced like that before.
Thanks


If you are switching, they are not paying you for the cancelled day but they are making up the cancelled day to another day. Personally I would always say no and that I am already busy on that day.

I think you need to look for another family.
Anonymous
Post 11/19/2018 10:43     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Op here,
I talked with them they said they will pay me whenever they will cancel . But , sometimes they wants me to work the days I am off. Like if they cancel then they will ask me to work on my off day . Sometimes they will pay me for the days they will cancel some times they will ask me to work on my off day instead of that day.
I never experienced like that before.
Thanks
Anonymous
Post 11/17/2018 10:12     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:I think that you have to talk to them if you want to get paid. That's an entirely reasonable thing to ask for, but it is not common in many hourly jobs, so you need to talk to them.

They might say "no." Then you have to decide if you want to keep that time available for them, or look for something else.

This. Don’t hold the time for them. If you are available when they ask great if not then too bad they have to figure something else.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 16:56     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think that you have to talk to them if you want to get paid. That's an entirely reasonable thing to ask for, but it is not common in many hourly jobs, so you need to talk to them.

They might say "no." Then you have to decide if you want to keep that time available for them, or look for something else.


Wrong! Nannies are in demand, if they don't pay for wasting your time, then find another job. Shame on them. You adjust your life around this family, and if they cancel, that is THEIR FAULT!



What's the "wrong" part? OP isn't getting paid when they cancel. If she wants to get paid, she has to talk to them. If she talks to them, they are not legally-bound to say "yes," even if they should. If they say "no," then she can quit holding that time for them.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 16:30     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
I would certainly sit down and talk with them. Tell them that if they want you to continue to guarantee availability, then you’ll need them to guarantee pay for the hours you guarantee availability.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 12:46     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
They are taking advantage and don't appreciate you. Either ask for guaranteed hours or leave them and find a better job. Many people would kill for a reliable after school nanny.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 12:38     Subject: Re:Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
If the family cancels they MUST pay you! As a nanny you deserve to get every cent you make, and if you planned to work on a day.... they better pay you cancel or not.


Um, no, they don't HAVE to pay OP. Now, it all depends on the agreement they have but if they tell the nanny in advance that they wont need her services for a week next week b/c of PTO, holiday, whatever, then they are under no obligation to pay her at all. Why should they?

Anonymous wrote:You have to demand Guaranteed Hours, OP. Yes, if they want you to keep those hours available for them, you have to be paid for those hours regardless of whether they use you or not.

If they say no or give you a hard time, quit. Afterschool babysitters are the hardest to find and keep. You will get another job in no time.


I find that those are pretty easy to find, ime.


Not in my world! And they are almost impossible to keep.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 12:32     Subject: Re:Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:
If the family cancels they MUST pay you! As a nanny you deserve to get every cent you make, and if you planned to work on a day.... they better pay you cancel or not.


Um, no, they don't HAVE to pay OP. Now, it all depends on the agreement they have but if they tell the nanny in advance that they wont need her services for a week next week b/c of PTO, holiday, whatever, then they are under no obligation to pay her at all. Why should they?

Anonymous wrote:You have to demand Guaranteed Hours, OP. Yes, if they want you to keep those hours available for them, you have to be paid for those hours regardless of whether they use you or not.

If they say no or give you a hard time, quit. Afterschool babysitters are the hardest to find and keep. You will get another job in no time.


I find that those are pretty easy to find, ime.
Anonymous
Post 11/16/2018 11:03     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Op here , Great thanks for all replies
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 22:48     Subject: Re:Do I have to mention or not
You have to demand Guaranteed Hours, OP. Yes, if they want you to keep those hours available for them, you have to be paid for those hours regardless of whether they use you or not.

If they say no or give you a hard time, quit. Afterschool babysitters are the hardest to find and keep. You will get another job in no time.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 21:12     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:I think that you have to talk to them if you want to get paid. That's an entirely reasonable thing to ask for, but it is not common in many hourly jobs, so you need to talk to them.

They might say "no." Then you have to decide if you want to keep that time available for them, or look for something else.


Wrong! Nannies are in demand, if they don't pay for wasting your time, then find another job. Shame on them. You adjust your life around this family, and if they cancel, that is THEIR FAULT!

Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 21:11     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Anonymous wrote:I am with a family for almost six month. One toddler one infant $25 hourly
It’s part time job I pick kids from daycare and stay until parents get home from work.
I work 9 hours , Monday to Thursday.
I work 9 hoursbut the family pay me for ten hours.
Since , sometimes I take the stroller from their home and go to daycare and pick them .
But mostly I pick them in my car.
Some time rarely they leave me to go early.
My issue is they are canceling every week but they don’t pay me .
For instance last week they told me to don’t pick up kids but they didn’t pay me.
I think when the family cancel they have to pay.
Do I have to talk about this issue ?
I will not talk if you guys think it’s just part time position so not necessary to talk.


If the family cancels they MUST pay you! As a nanny you deserve to get every cent you make, and if you planned to work on a day.... they better pay you cancel or not.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 20:18     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
Tell them if they want you to be available and ready to work, they need to pay you for that time. Or you can get another PT to fill in your available time.

Do not let them take advantage of you.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 19:38     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
I think that you have to talk to them if you want to get paid. That's an entirely reasonable thing to ask for, but it is not common in many hourly jobs, so you need to talk to them.

They might say "no." Then you have to decide if you want to keep that time available for them, or look for something else.
Anonymous
Post 11/15/2018 18:55     Subject: Do I have to mention or not
I am with a family for almost six month. One toddler one infant $25 hourly
It’s part time job I pick kids from daycare and stay until parents get home from work.
I work 9 hours , Monday to Thursday.
I work 9 hoursbut the family pay me for ten hours.
Since , sometimes I take the stroller from their home and go to daycare and pick them .
But mostly I pick them in my car.
Some time rarely they leave me to go early.
My issue is they are canceling every week but they don’t pay me .
For instance last week they told me to don’t pick up kids but they didn’t pay me.
I think when the family cancel they have to pay.
Do I have to talk about this issue ?
I will not talk if you guys think it’s just part time position so not necessary to talk.