Anonymous
Post 03/29/2015 14:40     Subject: Re:reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
I am a nanny who is happy to grocery shop! I think its good for the kids to see food and I think taking the kids to do the shopping can have a Fe wither benefits. For example picky eaters can pick out a piece of fruit or a veggie and I can say when I feed it to them 'this is the apple you chose in the store'. You can also pick a new food to try each week kinda like a game again great with picky eaters or pick out foods in color ie for lunch lets have all yellow foods (corn, cheese, pasta, bananas custard ect).

This can help smaller children with colours and children who are just learning to talk get to know the names of foods. Older children can read the list and cross things off.

Like many nannies I am the one doing most of the cooking for the children (lunch and dinner, as well as packing snacks) so I most probably know best what we are running low on/what we will need for the week.

Anonymous
Post 03/29/2015 12:59     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
I admire you, triplet nanny!
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 19:40     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How do you hang onto two year old triplets at the grocery store? And shop?


There are these amazing things called grocery carts. Our main grocery store has several that fit 3 children. 2 of them sit in the front in a little car or bus and then one in the regular seat. There are not fights because we have our system and we rotate who sits where. If we go to a different store or the big carts are not available I have this thing called the Buggy Bench that is has been a lifesaver. It was developed by a mom of twins. In a pinch I can also just use our triple stroller and pick up a few things.

Also I've been their nanny since they were born, so they are very well behaved with me. We have our moments, but for the most part things run smoothly. We are out almost every day, so they are used to it. We also attend story time, music class, gymnastics class and a beginning preschool class.

Good that they have nanny stability.
Really good. They're lucky to have you.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 19:40     Subject: Re:reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
In this area a nanny that does none of the household duties makes at least $25/hr, so if you want grocery shopping also you need to factor that into the offer.

As for housekeepers I have no idea what they make, but I would assume in the $12/hr range.


Wrong on both counts. Very few nannies make $25/hr, no matter how often you post that nonsense.


I've posted this before, but this really depends on where you live. I live in San Francisco and $25/hr is a very normal rate here, especially for any family with more than 1 child and/or a nanny with good experience and/or a degree. As a result there are many many nannies making $25/hr and up here.



Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 19:36     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:How do you hang onto two year old triplets at the grocery store? And shop?


There are these amazing things called grocery carts. Our main grocery store has several that fit 3 children. 2 of them sit in the front in a little car or bus and then one in the regular seat. There are not fights because we have our system and we rotate who sits where. If we go to a different store or the big carts are not available I have this thing called the Buggy Bench that is has been a lifesaver. It was developed by a mom of twins. In a pinch I can also just use our triple stroller and pick up a few things.

Also I've been their nanny since they were born, so they are very well behaved with me. We have our moments, but for the most part things run smoothly. We are out almost every day, so they are used to it. We also attend story time, music class, gymnastics class and a beginning preschool class.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 15:52     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
How do you hang onto two year old triplets at the grocery store? And shop?
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 12:45     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do the grocery shopping along with Costco, target and whatever else needs to be picked up. we keep a list and the parents add to it if they need/want something. I do all the cooking, packing of lunches so it just makes sense. I somet

sometimes have the two younger kids with me while the older ones are in school.

You sound like Alice, every mother's dream. I hope they pay you well for all that work.


She's a doirmat.


She is not. She is an organized nanny who is good at multitasking. I have always done some grocery shopping in all my positions and I actually enjoy it. I also prepare most of the meals for my charges, so I find that it's just easier to be the one doing the shopping to make sure you get all the ingredients you need.

My current charges are 2 year old triplets and we do about 1/2 of the grocery shopping. DB also does some shopping and is good about picking things up whenever I ask him. My charges love to go to the grocery store with me and we always have fun. They get a bagel from the bakery and are always happy to help my pick out the fruits and vegetables that we need from the produce department. They also have fun counting things and interacting with people while we are out and about.

Before anyone puts me down and calls me a doormat, I get paid very well and I extremely happy in this job. I've been here 2 years and this is by far the best family I've ever worked for.


Thanks for backing me up!! We seem to handle things similarly! Enjoy your grocery outings with the triplets!!
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 12:43     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do the grocery shopping along with Costco, target and whatever else needs to be picked up. we keep a list and the parents add to it if they need/want something. I do all the cooking, packing of lunches so it just makes sense. I sometimes have the two younger kids with me while the older ones are in school.

You sound like Alice, every mother's dream. I hope they pay you well for all that work.


OP here, and I agree! I have no idea how some of the nannies in this post are accomplishing everything that they do during the day.
When I was a SAHM, I spent a lot of time on an evening or early in the morning while the kids were sleeping doing laundry, cleaning, meal prep. I am so impressed that people are getting all of this done during working hours with small kiddos in tow. Hats off to you!!

Thank you very much! I work hard and it is very much appreciated by my employers!
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 12:41     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I do the grocery shopping along with Costco, target and whatever else needs to be picked up. we keep a list and the parents add to it if they need/want something. I do all the cooking, packing of lunches so it just makes sense. I somet

sometimes have the two younger kids with me while the older ones are in school.

You sound like Alice, every mother's dream. I hope they pay you well for all that work.


She's a doirmat.


Rest assured, I am anything but a doormat. I'm very organized and detailed. I love what I do -every aspect of my job. I believe some people can handle more than others. My employers are wonderful people. We have no issues after three years of employment.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 07:35     Subject: Re:reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
In this area a nanny that does none of the household duties makes at least $25/hr, so if you want grocery shopping also you need to factor that into the offer.

As for housekeepers I have no idea what they make, but I would assume in the $12/hr range.


Wrong on both counts. Very few nannies make $25/hr, no matter how often you post that nonsense.
Anonymous
Post 03/28/2015 00:23     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I noticed OP that you did something that all my nanny families have always done when asking me to do something outside of typical childcare.

So...You mentioned you wanted your nanny to go grocery shopping for you, then slyly added in a benefit for HER, that she can buy what she wants for your kids.

Like, you need to sweeten the pot a little because inherently you know it is too much.

Families do this all the time, they will ask a nanny to do something that is not a typical childcare duty, then try to put a spin on it that it is child-related somehow.

I had a family who wanted me to vacuum the entire house during nap time. They stated it was child-related since this would keep the floors free of any small parts/choking hazards, etc.



Believe it or not, there are many many nannies that view their full time jobs as childcare and helping their working bosses run their house well.
They cook, shop and clean during downtime or school time, and have time for the obligatory snooze. They are paid well and they are longterm hires.
They are not the type to be posting on dcum like a middle school girl.


How is this posting (in blue) considered posting like a middle school girl?

You must be nuts, you cannot even capitalize DCUM and you're mocking my post...??!

PP Here:

Sure there are some nannies who do it all, wear many hats and do the cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, errand running, etc. ON TOP of childcare.

But what most people on here do not take into account, is the more chores you assign your nanny, that is less time/energy she will have for your child(ren.)

What is more important?? Stretching your dollar to the max or having a happy, well-cared for child.

Because you cannot have it all. Something would have to give.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2015 22:51     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know that housekeepers earn $25/hour, but not all of course.


My hvac repairman got paid $50 just for driving 10 miles to my house, then $100 for 45 minutes of repair. New nanny paradigm?


HVAC repairman has a lot more schooling than a nanny though.


Nanny bashing time again?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2015 21:03     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I know that housekeepers earn $25/hour, but not all of course.


My hvac repairman got paid $50 just for driving 10 miles to my house, then $100 for 45 minutes of repair. New nanny paradigm?


HVAC repairman has a lot more schooling than a nanny though.
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2015 20:05     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:I know that housekeepers earn $25/hour, but not all of course.


My hvac repairman got paid $50 just for driving 10 miles to my house, then $100 for 45 minutes of repair. New nanny paradigm?
Anonymous
Post 03/27/2015 19:33     Subject: reasonable for nanny to do grocery shopping?
Anonymous wrote:I know that housekeepers earn $25/hour, but not all of course.


The ones that come to your house once a week or something for a couple hours earn $25, but that is not the same thing as $25 per hour. They just earn a flat rate of $25 and they will stay and clean until they finish. It's all under the table and always a flat rate. If they worked hourly they would just go really slow and take it easy and spend 8 hours doing a light cleaning on a small house.