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Anonymous wrote:NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.

Are they paying you for this?

When I was nannying, and money was tight, I'd have appreciated getting paid overtime to pick up some things when I was already at CVS getting my stuff.

But if they're putting any kind of pressure on you, beyond "Hey you don't happen to be going somewhere that sells toothpaste do you? If you're willing to pick some up, we'd be grateful, and of course pay you", or they aren't paying you at all, then that's obnoxious. And even if they are paying you, if you don't want to you should be free to say no.

No I’m not being paid for this. I’ll get a text on a Saturday that says we need you to pick up a pie before 3 pm today. Thanks

next time dont open their texts and then on Monday you can tell them you were hiking and left the phone in the car or something. or respond by saying "hi, i just got this text from you and I assume it was for somebody else and you sent it to me by mistake. just letting you know so you can send it to the right person. see you on Monday"

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.

Are they paying you for this?

When I was nannying, and money was tight, I'd have appreciated getting paid overtime to pick up some things when I was already at CVS getting my stuff.

But if they're putting any kind of pressure on you, beyond "Hey you don't happen to be going somewhere that sells toothpaste do you? If you're willing to pick some up, we'd be grateful, and of course pay you", or they aren't paying you at all, then that's obnoxious. And even if they are paying you, if you don't want to you should be free to say no.

No I’m not being paid for this. I’ll get a text on a Saturday that says we need you to pick up a pie before 3 pm today. Thanks

OP, you are insane. I am a mom, not a nanny, and I tend to be a pushover but this is too much even for me. you have a job and outside of that you don't do anything. these people are beyond the pale. I may understand one emergency one in a lifetime when something happens and they really have nobody else to turn to, and they should pay you. you need to say sorry I cannot thank you. no explanation, no nothing, you are not required to justify whey you don't do it. if you want to be lazy on your couch watching TV that's a good reason. these people have no boundaries and you are letting them taking advantage of you. because of this, you need a reset and simply work your hours and then you are out, you never ever do anything for them outside of your work, simply answer no, sorry. if they keep doing this you need to sit them down and tell them that you are the nanny and work from 8-5 to what the kids and out of that they need to hire something else. this is really ridiculous, you need to put a stop or it will be worse

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.

Are they paying you for this?

When I was nannying, and money was tight, I'd have appreciated getting paid overtime to pick up some things when I was already at CVS getting my stuff.

But if they're putting any kind of pressure on you, beyond "Hey you don't happen to be going somewhere that sells toothpaste do you? If you're willing to pick some up, we'd be grateful, and of course pay you", or they aren't paying you at all, then that's obnoxious. And even if they are paying you, if you don't want to you should be free to say no.

No I’m not being paid for this. I’ll get a text on a Saturday that says we need you to pick up a pie before 3 pm today. Thanks

Yeah no.

11.15 here. I’m a live-in, yet the only time I get a text to do something that day (non-working day) is when we’ve been trying to get the plumber to come sooner to fix something. And that’s only if my employer absolutely can’t be home!

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Anonymous wrote:NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.

Are they paying you for this?

When I was nannying, and money was tight, I'd have appreciated getting paid overtime to pick up some things when I was already at CVS getting my stuff.

But if they're putting any kind of pressure on you, beyond "Hey you don't happen to be going somewhere that sells toothpaste do you? If you're willing to pick some up, we'd be grateful, and of course pay you", or they aren't paying you at all, then that's obnoxious. And even if they are paying you, if you don't want to you should be free to say no.

No I’m not being paid for this. I’ll get a text on a Saturday that says we need you to pick up a pie before 3 pm today. Thanks

Anonymous wrote:NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.

Are they paying you for this?

When I was nannying, and money was tight, I'd have appreciated getting paid overtime to pick up some things when I was already at CVS getting my stuff.

But if they're putting any kind of pressure on you, beyond "Hey you don't happen to be going somewhere that sells toothpaste do you? If you're willing to pick some up, we'd be grateful, and of course pay you", or they aren't paying you at all, then that's obnoxious. And even if they are paying you, if you don't want to you should be free to say no.

“Hi, NF. I got your text/email asking me to do your errands again this weekend.

1. I have done errands for you for abc hours (tracked) over the last several months. None of those hours have been paid. % of them were overtime for the week, so the total amount you owe me is $xyz.

2. I haven’t said anything previously, because I was trying to be nice, but I am saying something now. This is unsustainable. I have my own errands and housing (and family), and my weekends need to be set aside fr that. Going forward, I will set aside 1/2/3 weekend days per month for your errands, provided that you have a finalized list to me by end-of-day Friday AND that you continue to pay me for my time and mileage/public transportation cost.

I hope you understand why I needed to say this, and I hope we come to a mutually agreeable way forward.”

What kind of stuff are they asking you to do?

Either way you should say " No I cant do that this weekend, let me know if you want it done on Monday"

I don't understand why so many instantly say "quit! find a new job!"

OP, the next time they ask, simply say no.
"Unfortunately, I can't run your errands this weekend."

If this is something you'd like to do with extra compensation, bring that up. "If you'd like me to continue running errands for you during my off hours, I'd like to discuss extra compensation for it."

You can be a good employee and still have boundaries.

No way!

I echo the above. Just say no. And start looking for a new job.

Your Nanny Family is definitely taking full advantage of you OP.
Shows what kind of people they are & I would want to quit immediately.

Why should you be running errands for them, w/out being paid??

You shouldn’t + they know this.

I would give them my walking papers and look for a new position.
>>> One where you are treated w/RESPECT.

Good luck!!

I would request a meeting to discuss your responsibilities and to inquire about a raise. YOU HAVE TO SPEAK UP! First, running errands for your employer without being compensated is an absolutely no! You should be paid for not just running the errands but should be reimbursed for gas/mileage. If you don’t mind running the errands on the weekend but are having problems getting your own stuff done, then maybe telling them you can only do it 1-2x per month and will have to limit errands to 1 hour (paid).

Lastly, you should have a contract— being a nanny is a job and all jobs have handbooks/contracts. If you did have a contract, then it would be no way for your employers to say they don’t recall saying that you have the day after thanksgiving off and get away with it.

Tell them that you need to catch up on your own errands, or your household chores. Although they will probably continue to ask, so you might need to be honest with them.

NF won’t stop asking me to run errands for them on the weekends. I typically don’t work weekends so it’s not like I’m being paid extra to do this. I almost always comply and go run the errand. Usually it doesn’t bother me, however I’m getting tired of it. I haven’t had a raise since I started this job and I’m working today the day after thanksgiving even though in the interview I was told I would have it off. I feel like I go above and beyond, I’m practically at there beck and call and now I’m wondering if it’s even appreciated.

The next time they ask me to run am errand on the weekend do I just say no ? I try to be a good employee but it seems to be getting me know where.