No, no, no. Just no. Get a new job, then quit.

Things definitely change when parents decided to add 1 and 2 kids to a pre-existing share because they really start to nickel and dime everything. I take care of 3 in a share (one family just added baby #2), not sure where you're located, but I started off at $25 for two infants and I am in DC. I definitely think $27 for 4 children is low. When the older child goes to school, do you pick him/her up or drop-off? If so, you need to get paid for that time- even if it's for 1 hour. An unpaid week off? Absolutely not.

I would look for a new position. However, if you want to continue with this family and be paid under the table, I would recommend speaking to an accountant. I am an independent contractor and in return, my families pay a higher rate. You can write-off a lot as a self-employed nanny and that can help with paying more taxes- I actually broke even this year but that means I don't get anything back and I'm okay with that- it beats owing the IRS.

They are not paying taxes, clearly have no workers comp insurance (because they are not claiming you as an household employee) and not paying for payroll (which there are some inexpensive payroll services out there and they would be splitting the cost so that's BS). So, I would definitely demand they pay a higher rate and that's for any nanny being paid under the table- if they aren't willing it's time to look elsewhere.

I agree w/the above poster. ^^^^

No 1099, you are not an independent contractor & will end up paying much more in taxes if you file as one.

You are a household employee so a W-2 is needed.

I would bring my own list of wants to the table + try to see if you all can negotiate a deal that everyone will be happy with.

If no deal can be reached, then I would kindly move on.
I say “kindly” because I wouldn’t want to burn any bridges over this.

You will need good references to secure another position.

I wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Don’t do a 1099. You are not an independent contractor. Can you make your own hours and days you work? Can you (not your bosses) say when your start or end time is? No. You have a set schedule because you are an employee (a household employee).

They have changed the original job position (for the worse!!)

I would take this time to find something else. Do no agree to these changes do not sign a new contract.

So I’m not a nanny but I would think you could definitely get a better job than this.

I had a really difficult time finding someone that would be paid 100% legally. So that’s really an asset. And paying overtime is not a choice. 4 kids is way too many for a share situation and that is definitely not enough money for 4 kids.

Anonymous wrote:OP, you do not sound like a fool and only a fool would accept this contract. Run and do not look back. Also, for four kids, you should be getting $40/hr.

I agree- four kids $27/hour? WHAT ABUSERS!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you otherwise happy with the families? I ask because if there are personality differences on top of thirds issues, then I would just move along.

I would make a list of what you need to see to move forward and what you would like to see. Explain what you will require and explain why, then they can accept or not. I would do this in email form so hey can take their time with it and nothing gets lost. I would also start contacting agencies right away and start looking for a new position.

I'm not sure about things like unpaid leave, but you if you are eligible to work legally, you have the right to be paid legally and that includes SS taxes and OT. You need to have a certain number of credits with SS in order to collect benefits.

Well thankfully I've been working since I was 15 so I actually have a ton of ss saved I checked last week but that's beside the point this whole new contract is disrespectful on all levels I feel

No way, four children we are looking at $34 or more. Sorry. Then they don't want to pay for days off, plus under the table. They have lost their mind. No overtime.

Anonymous wrote:Are you otherwise happy with the families? I ask because if there are personality differences on top of thirds issues, then I would just move along.

I would make a list of what you need to see to move forward and what you would like to see. Explain what you will require and explain why, then they can accept or not. I would do this in email form so hey can take their time with it and nothing gets lost. I would also start contacting agencies right away and start looking for a new position.

I'm not sure about things like unpaid leave, but you if you are eligible to work legally, you have the right to be paid legally and that includes SS taxes and OT. You need to have a certain number of credits with SS in order to collect benefits.

So tell them that the terms are not acceptable to you, and start looking for another job.

Are you otherwise happy with the families? I ask because if there are personality differences on top of thirds issues, then I would just move along.

I would make a list of what you need to see to move forward and what you would like to see. Explain what you will require and explain why, then they can accept or not. I would do this in email form so hey can take their time with it and nothing gets lost. I would also start contacting agencies right away and start looking for a new position.

OP, you do not sound like a fool and only a fool would accept this contract. Run and do not look back. Also, for four kids, you should be getting $40/hr.

I would write down everything that you want in order to renew the contract. Then before your contract renewal, let parents know what your looking for and see if they can meet it. If not, apply to new jobs and resign.

Well let’s take a look...

Non paid days off that they chose.
4 kids for $27/hr.
Paid under the table.
No paid overtime.
Hours changed that inconvenience you.

Honestly, this job sounds horrible and I would walk away.

Hi guys so I have a couple of questions that I want to run by you and hear feedback would be greatly appreciated. So the situation is I'm in a nanny share that started off with two children everything was fine bonuses, holidays, time off and pay . Fast forward to this year both families had new babies which means my job went from two kids to for yesterday they decided to share the updated contract with me number one I got a raise and my pay went from $21 with two kids to $27 an hour for 4 Kids however one of the older kids will be starting daycare for 2 days out of the week the mom does not want to pay me for those two days that's the first issue. My second issue they decided to give me the day after 4th of July and the day after Thanksgiving off which is a Friday non-paid fine I'm okay with that but then they also wanted to add the whole week of Christmas off but instead of paying me like they've been doing for the past 2 years they decide not to pay me. Lastly I've been asking them for 2 years to pay me on the books and take taxes out but they are complaining agencies are too expensive they're rather pay me cash so I want them to fill out a 1099 at the end of the year but also I work 45 hours a week in the state of paying me 5 hours overtime they just pay me for 45 hours and I'm starting to get a little frustrated and I don't know what to do what are your thoughts. I also forgot to mention they wanted to change my hours from 8:15 to 5:15 tonight at 8:30 to 5:30 and because I'm a mom and I have to pick up my daughter getting off at 5:30 is a little late