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Nannies and their employers. WWYD?

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SchrodingersCat · 27/09/2010 19:54

What would you do in this situation?

I nanny/pa/half arsed housekeep for 4 children. Both parents work full time. I work on average a 14 hour day (kids are at school but still have lots to do during the day).

My boss has invitied a friend and her two children as well as another two children to stay during half term. This means I will be cooking for 12, washing for 12, and looking after an extra 4 children.

I am not happy.

Would you as nannies ask for more pay and how much?

As employers of nannies, would you pay more and how much?

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Blondeshavemorefun · 27/09/2010 20:33

if you have nanny insurance (and you should if a professional nanny) then you are not covered for 8 children

if the mum has arranged for her friends to come,then fab, but you are not their nanny - why cant the mum look after her own children Hmm

Needanewname · 27/09/2010 20:12

I think you need to sit down and havea chat with your boss (easier said than done I know) to find out if she expects you to be caring for the children the whole time, if she does you need to sort out whether she will be paying you extra or the other mother, they probably haven;t though about it but if you present it as which one of you is going to be paying me, that may well make them think.

Good luck.

Booh · 27/09/2010 20:09

As a nanny I would be 'ill' that week and let her see how hard it is!!!

LisaD1 · 27/09/2010 19:57

OMG! I think they're taking the utter piss! I'm a working parent and am very grateful for anything our nanny does (we only have her one day a week), I wouldn't dream of putting so much extra on her without consulting her prior to making arrangements and at least doubling her money, IF she wanted to take on so much extra.