As a child care provider or nanny.. during your break time (nap for baby) would you extend yourself above most duties discussed for the job? I am interested in a position that dsee... moreAs a child care provider or nanny.. during your break time (nap for baby) would you extend yourself above most duties discussed for the job? I am interested in a position that dseems to fit well for hours I'm searching , and perhaps pay, but the parents are already asking that the nanny do other things that are not 'expected' of her...during naps. In previous positions, this is the most down time a nanny would have in a day- a 10 hour day. Folding laundry is definitely something I've always open to or putting away dishes, but as far as other tasks around the house, I'm not sure it is really included in the pay (it is not) and I'm there for the CHILD, not to be a housekeeper when they nap..I used to be an assistant teacher so I'm great at including one on one educational activites /abc's/music/reading during the day... and while I don't mind some laundry here or there, I just don't know how to approach this 'do more during her nap time' philosophy - how do you go about saying this to a parent? less
For me it was getting hit with falling pine cones. There was a Red tailed squirrel harvesting pine cones - they go up the tree chew the cones off and let them drop to the... moreFor me it was getting hit with falling pine cones. There was a Red tailed squirrel harvesting pine cones - they go up the tree chew the cones off and let them drop to the ground. There was a cone hitting the ground or me ever 5 or 10 seconds - kind of cool how hard and quickly they work. Cheers!
I am unsure as to whether to lower my price range for child care b/c the woman is a friend of my aunt's. I have been doing some part time help for her for her son, and as it is I a... moreI am unsure as to whether to lower my price range for child care b/c the woman is a friend of my aunt's. I have been doing some part time help for her for her son, and as it is I already lowered what I normally would charge, b/c of her being a friend of my aunt (not mine)... now she had a baby, and I'm unsure whether to lower my range... most sitters will get more per hour for an infant, but not sure if I also take off a few dollars for her, or keep it to what I should charge normally?
If both kids were under 3, one of them an infant.... (3 months)..I know this woman through my aunt, although before helping her with the first child did not know her, only my aunt ... moreIf both kids were under 3, one of them an infant.... (3 months)..I know this woman through my aunt, although before helping her with the first child did not know her, only my aunt did, and I gave her a 'discounted' range which looking back I shouldn't have; I would be getting more for one child elsewhere, but I was glad to even have something with her then 8 month old. How much to charge per hour , more , for an additional child (infant) ? I have looked online and people said 2-3 bucks more an hour, but some said 5 is more realistic with all the duties... what do u think? less
Does it matter that he's a doctor? Would the abuse he suffered be lesser if he was a fast food worker? Why is every media outlet discussing how prestigious his family is?
As a nanny you deal with parents of all sorts, and when you take a position, you are really taking on who the PARENTS are, not the kids. They pay you, set their belief system on yo... moreAs a nanny you deal with parents of all sorts, and when you take a position, you are really taking on who the PARENTS are, not the kids. They pay you, set their belief system on you, sometimes try to control the day, etc. Not all do that, but you really have to click with the parents. The woman I'm helping was nice in the beginning/flexible , but in last couple months has been scattered, and inconsistent. She'd come home late many times, only telling me 15 mins before hand so I basically HAD to stay ... some days I wasn't even scheduled and it was a 'tentative' and when I never heard from her, she'd call me that day saying can you come over now? Never letting me know actual shift ahead of time. I let this go b/c she was usually kind to me and I love the little boy who is so curious, smart. She just had another baby and has not mentioned new pay to me, or even when I'd begin after her maternity leave. She m makes me wake up the toddler each time from his nap even though I don't agree that is helpful for him or th... less
