Anonymous wrote:Full hourly rate.

And they should split duties as much as possible. If new Nanny notices kid has pooped his diaper while she is interacting with him she will probably change him right? If If old Nanny is folding kids laundry I would assume new Nanny would pitch in and help fold or put away etc......

+1

MB here. You need to pay her whatever her full hourly rate is.

Nanny here. It's nice from her to offer to shadow your current nanny. One or two mornings should be enough though.

I'd pay her the full rate, it's her time and you don't want to start on the wrong foot here. I can't believe you even thought about shortchanging her ...

Anonymous wrote:I'm confused. Why is she only watching, but not doing anything? This is your chance to have your current nanny let you know whether the new nanny might work out or will definitely be a dud.

What’s a dud nanny?

I'm confused. Why is she only watching, but not doing anything? This is your chance to have your current nanny let you know whether the new nanny might work out or will definitely be a dud.

Or you could just pay her cash if you don’t want to pay the full rate!

Hi OP! You need to talk to the new nanny about shadowing/transitioning expectations. First, the nanny should have discussed payment with you when she recommended the transitioning time. Second, when a nanny shadows another nanny she doesn’t just sit around and watch, she is interactive. I’d be hesitant to hire anyone that didn’t pitch in. This being said, have a conversation with your nanny and be prepared to pay the full hourly rate. Good luck!

Full rate.

You absolutely pay the new nanny her full rate! She is working learning her new job! Why would you even think to only pay her half?!

I was home for a full week transitioning with our nanny when she started and of course paid her full wage. It never occurred to me to do otherwise!

I agree w/ paying her full hourly rate.

You don't want to start off nickel and diming OP, or even with just the possibility that it could feel that way to her. The $100 or so that you're talking about are an investment in the future relationship.

Full hourly rate.

And they should split duties as much as possible. If new Nanny notices kid has pooped his diaper while she is interacting with him she will probably change him right? If If old Nanny is folding kids laundry I would assume new Nanny would pitch in and help fold or put away etc......

No, OP, you pay her her full hourly rate.

Do not start your relationship with this new nanny by shortchanging her. I truly cannot think of a more foolish economy!

^^I fully concur w/the above response.

I have shadowed prior to officially starting a job & I always received my full hourly rate.

Because after all - it is MY time.

However since she volunteered on her own to come shadow, it may be a bit different situation.

I suggest you discuss w/her prior.

Good luck!

I always pay the full hourly rate, even on the shadow/transition day, which is pretty standard.

We have given our Nanny an offer and she accepted - yay! She has asked to shadow our current nanny for a half day in the morning, which is the more active time. The kids nap 2 hours in the afternoon. We have no problem with this however she didn’t mention payment. We are obviously going to pay her and curious to know the etiquette as to how much. I don’t feel the full payment is necessary since our Nanny will be one in charge/responsible. We don’t expect the new Nanny to do anything but observe and get to know the kids and will be making it clear to our current Nanny to be the one to change diapers etc. The new Nanny will be making $25/hr when she starts so we are thinking half that for the shadow morning, $13/hr. If anyone could provide their experiences that would be great - thanks!