I occassionally have to be "on call" on some weekends for my job. I was wondering what appropriate pay for my nanny should be. I am "on call" from Friday night to Monday morning. I was paying my nanny for 30 hours to be "on call" which would mean she would have to be to my place in about 30 minutes. I had this schedule for a month & didn't have to call her in once, so she made 30 hours pay for making herself available, but never working. (She did not work for me during the week during this time). She was not at my house during this time & was free to do whatever she wanted with her time. Well, it has gotten back to me that she feels I have taken advantage of her. I would also like to add that she has worked for me for 4 months (one "on call") and I have given her at least 5 days off with pay and at least 5 half days with pay. I pay her for 50 hours a week, whether she works them or not. I just want to make sure I am paying her appropriatly. I would appreciate any advice on this matter. I want to treat my nanny fairly.
I agree with all the other posts, she has a great situation and is not being very nice about it. I will love an opportunity like this. She is pretty much getting paid to be avail. find someone new that would appreciate this situation.
Holy cow! It sounds like you are way too generous and that she is trying to take advantage of that. I know a lot of people who would love this kind of opportunity and would be grateful to get a situation like that.
You might have a conversation with her as it sounds like her heart is not in the "nanny" thing and that your situation is not the problem but a factor.
This is a tough situation, I wish you the best.
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I don't like your nanny altogether. She sounds like she is taking advantage of your reasonability and kindness. Can you find someone else who is more upfront with you?
Hi C.. Im D., and I am a nanny myself. I really think you are being perfectly fair. I personally dont see how she could think you are taking advantage of her, I think it is a wonderful thing you are doing for her, as she is getting paid these hours and was not even needed to come in. I work for a family now, that has told me not to come in a day here or there, and then have deducted pay, which to me isnt fair. They recently also decided the father would be staying home Fridays so I am now losing a day of pay there too. So she is lucky to have someone that is thoughtful to think of her and to still pay her.
I wouldnt feel badly at all about the situation.
Dani
Good Grief! I'm showing this to my husband - he thinks I'm way too generous...you make me look like a scrooge! You're nanny is way out of line. I like the idea of paying her time and a half for "short notice" type situations, but I think you'd be better suited starting fresh with someone new. I'm confused as to how you could owe her anything...she gets paid to not work, has 5 days paid off and 5 1/2 days paid off in 4 months and still complains? You're in for a lot of stress in the long run if this keeps up. Even if she's great with your twins she's only been around a few months...not sure if you're situation permits it, but what about a live in? One of my friends travels a lot for work and her live in situation has been really great. Just an idea. Good luck...your concern for treating her well is admirable but she's not treating you with the same respect!
Hi!
Well, I think she is not appreciative of you. It is refreshing to read about someone treating their nanny fairly!! Nanny's should be paid for X number of hours that she may need to work that week--and still paid that amount even if you end up not needing her. If you come home early one day--she still needs to be paid. People need to keep in mind they are paying for her availability as well as her work. She counts on that time and money. Just because you came home early--she still had to be available during that time and not take any other potential jobs or make plans. As for the "on call" I would still pay her, but a reduced rate for the time she doesn't actually have to work. If you don't pay her for that time then she may not be available if you need her quickly. If you need her then you pay her the regular rate for the time she works.
I think you are on the right track with your thinking on the pay and other people should treat their nanny's this way. If you really like your nanny, keep her happy. If you don't think she's appreciative enough--find someone better who will realize you treat your nanny right!
I would suggest that she is not paid to be on call, rather is paid like time and a half when you do call her. It is unfair to you to have to pay her every weekend and most likely not have to use her. I think you should discuss what she want and what you think is right then pick soemthing in the middle. It sounds as though you are very fair and flexible with her and her weekly pay.
Good luck.
